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Parents and coaches press McSwain board on soccer fields, vandalism and East Campus access
Summary
Community members at the April 14 meeting called attention to field conditions, sprinkler problems, vandalism and barriers to accessing East Campus for top soccer programs; one parent said she plans to leave the district because of an unresolved personnel matter and another speaker said teacher morale is low.
Several community members used the public comment period April 14 to press the McSwain board about athletics facilities and school conditions. Mat Nelson, Diana Luis, Adam Davis, Ben Zargoza and Jami Vargas (with Janie Schuesler Top Soccer) described challenges accessing East Campus, poor field conditions, sprinkler issues, vandalism and the costs of repairs; the speakers urged board attention to facility maintenance.
Jody Beard spoke about her experiences with the district and said "it is time for her to leave the district" because no one on the board followed up regarding her daughter's situation. Erica Ptarick told the board teacher morale is down and presented a letter that Ms. Couture continued reading after Mrs. Patrick did not finish her statement. The minutes do not record a board response or an immediate staff action tied to the public complaints.
Board members did acknowledge community input during communications later in the meeting, and Trustee Hoffar specifically "acknowledged the work of Ms Beard," according to the minutes; however the record does not list commitments for specific repairs, timelines, or funding sources for field work.
