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District defers cost‑share decision on Willis Avenue crosswalk after mayor offers grant partnership option
Summary
The board heard parent safety concerns at a sidewalk intersection near the high school and tabled a motion on cost sharing with the city; Mayor Omira said the city could partner this year or the project could be submitted for a Safe Routes to School grant that would cover the full cost but take longer and is not guaranteed.
Parents and staff raised concerns about a stretch of sidewalk near the high school where a path empties onto Willis Avenue and students cross to nearby neighborhoods. District staff and the parent safety committee described repeated near‑misses and proposed installing a push‑button, flashing crosswalk to improve student safety.
Mayor Omira told the board the city is willing to…
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