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Board defers decision on town request to use James H. Bean School as polling place
Summary
The town of Sidney asked to use the James H. Bean School as a polling site for the June primary and November election; administrators said the building layout would disrupt in-person school and recommended a full-board discussion and community input before a decision.
The board received a request from the town of Sidney to use the James H. Bean School for upcoming elections on June 9 and Nov. 3.
Superintendent Ben described logistical and safety concerns, saying the Bean School configuration makes it difficult to segregate public voters from students: "There's no way to hold school while this goes on," he said, recommending the board postpone action until the full board can discuss options and gather community and staff feedback. Carrie Brennan, James Dean School principal, said the site had been used once for a high-turnout election and that the experience produced mixed reactions from the community.
Board members agreed the item should be discussed at a future meeting with broader input; administration said it will contact the town clerk to explore alternatives and return with options rather than act at this meeting.
No formal action was taken.
