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Southern Elementary time capsule from 1976 recovered; board plans public handling
Summary
Superintendent Parker reported that a 1976 Southern Elementary time capsule was found after ground-penetrating work and community recovery efforts; the capsule is secured and district staff plan a public event to open it.
During the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Parker told the board that staff and community volunteers located a 1976 time capsule at Southern Elementary after deploying ground-penetrating radar and widening excavation efforts.
Parker said the capsule was buried in 1976, had been out of sight after later renovations and required deeper digging than originally expected. He said the capsule is secure and being held in a safe location for inspection and eventual public handling. Parker and staff described plans for an event to mark the opening; board members suggested May 26 as a likely date for a public ceremony.
Parker praised the team effort, naming principals and community members who helped locate the capsule and thanking volunteers who assisted with the recovery. The discovery has prompted district officials to secure the capsule until they can verify contents and plan a public celebration.
Next steps: district staff will inspect and preserve contents as appropriate and coordinate a public event to open the capsule and share historical materials with the community.
