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Parents press district over accessibility, parking and elevator safety at South School
Summary
During public comment, families described blocked sidewalks, confusing parking-stripe markings, elevator malfunctions and lack of accessible unloading areas that they say put students with disabilities at risk. Commenters asked the board to explore grants and short-term changes to improve access.
Multiple commenters described recurring accessibility problems at district schools, including blocked sidewalks, parking that prevents wheelchair or scooter access, and newly painted stripes in areas they were told were not for parking. "That right there was a slap in my son's face," one parent said when describing painted stripes near accessible routes.
Speakers also recounted elevator failures that trapped a student and said the current unloading process requires parents to navigate bus drop-off lanes, creating safety hazards. Commenters asked the board to consider short-term measures (accessible unloading at the back of buildings), to pursue available grants, and to engage families in finding workable solutions before the school year begins.
