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Students and parents urge district to fix gym scheduling after rentals limit school practice time
Summary
Multiple Peninsula High basketball players and parents told the school board that outside renters received priority gym time this season, leaving school teams with reduced practice windows; the superintendent said staff is working to ensure school programs have balanced, fair access under board policy and the Civic Center Act.
Student athletes and parents pressed the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District board on Sept. 25, saying outside renters have been given priority access to school gyms and have limited practice time for school teams.
"A non‑school‑related basketball program has been given priority access to both gyms, leaving our teams with limited practice time," said Peter Laauo, who identified himself as a player for the Peninsula High basketball team. He said the pattern has recurred for years and that district policy gives school‑related activities priority for facility use.
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