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School committee permits boosters to use planned dugout imagery after brief concerns
Summary
After brief concern about Native American imagery, the Foxborough School Committee voted 4-0-0 to allow the softball boosters to proceed with a paid dugout paint job, provided the team and boosters approve the full image.
The Foxborough School Committee on June 10 voted unanimously to permit the high-school softball boosters to proceed with a dugout paint job that includes Native American imagery, after a committee member raised concern about how the symbol would be perceived outside town.
A committee member said she was "a little nervous about the Native American imagery" but acknowledged the design fell within the district's current guidelines and asked that the boosters and softball team approve the full image. Another member said boosters and some players were supportive. A motion to approve the boosters' planned imagery, noting that boosters would pay for the work, carried by voice vote (4-0-0).
Committee members asked that the booster club and team confirm approval of the complete image (not only specific elements) and that the district ensure the work complies with applicable policies and guidelines. The committee did not change district policy or impose additional restrictions at the meeting.
