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Resident warns of event-security risks, asks who bears liability for behavior near campus
Summary
A resident raised questions about fence placement, buffer zones and responsibility for misconduct at school events, asking whether the school, county or city would be accountable if incidents occur on adjacent private property.
During the public-comment section, resident Terry Sopen asked the board to clarify event-security plans and who would be responsible for behavior in any boulevard or buffer area adjacent to the school if fencing is installed. He raised a hypothetical about a late, intoxicated visiting fan and asked pointedly, "Is the school responsible? Is the county responsible? Or is the city responsible if that particular person or property happens to be mine?"
Sopen said his concern stems from experience and urged the board to address fence placement and enforcement before construction or changes to the campus footprint proceed. The exchange did not produce an immediate policy change; the comment was entered for the record and will inform future planning discussions.
