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Board members praise alumni events, raise concerns about water and tent durability
Summary
Trustees and board members described strong alumni turnout and fundraising for school bands but urged logistical fixes after shortages of water and at least one tent failure; suggestions included purchasing larger water barrels and more durable tents.
Board members spent part of the meeting debriefing two recent alumni picnics at Proviso schools, praising turnout and alumni fundraising for the band. One member thanked alumni for organizing visible, branded support that allowed staff and trustees to engage with the community, and several trustees described positive reactions from attendees and alumni groups.
Several board members urged practical improvements for future events. One trustee said they ran out of water and noted “the tent broke,” recommending investment in more durable tents and larger water barrels for bands, cheerleaders and the public on hot days. Another member praised accessible parking for people with handicap placards at PMSA and said traffic monitoring had improved the event experience. Trustees also suggested more ongoing community engagement outside election cycles to keep connections with families and alumni.
