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Parent urges tighter campus security and fewer sugary class treats
Summary
A parent told the board that Hansen Elementary’s campus becomes 'open' after 3 p.m., leaving children exposed and requested increased security measures or parent volunteer oversight; she also urged limiting classroom sweets and redirecting donated treats to families in need.
At public comment, Lubna Hassan told the board she was concerned about safety at Hansen Elementary, saying that "after 03:00, the campus becomes an open campus" and that "anybody can walk in." She asked the district to consider closing buildings after school hours or engaging parent volunteers to monitor gates B and C.
Hassan also raised nutrition concerns: she said students often return home with treats from classroom celebrations and argued these items undermine parents’ efforts to feed children healthily. "They get used to that stuff," she said, and she suggested unused donated treats could be redirected to families in greater need. Superintendent Dr. Nicholas responded that someone would contact her to follow up.
