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Committee hears residents' concerns about cars hit by baseballs; district cites Illinois facility‑liability code
Summary
Staff reported several neighborhood cars were damaged by baseballs; Superintendent cited Illinois school code 38‑1 and said the district has liability protections when it has taken reasonable precautions (a large backstop) and that it will not reimburse residents, though signage (‘park at your own risk’) was discussed.
A staff member told the committee that left‑handed batters this season had led to several cars near the baseball field being hit and some board members' vehicles were among those damaged. Community members asked whether the district would reimburse owners; Superintendent responded the district is covered by facility liability rules in Illinois and said a sufficient backstop and reasonable precautions reduce district legal exposure.
Superintendent referenced state code in explaining the legal framework: "the school is covered by the baseball liability baseball facility liability act. That is Illinois school code 38 dash 1," and the committee discussed practical mitigations such as warning signage and continued outreach to neighbors. The committee did not adopt reimbursement policies and instead favored posting caution signage where appropriate.
