‘All fields replaced with middle ground project’

BY ERIC TENNYSON

I was alarmed when I read a letter to the editor in the last issue of the Courier. The letter stated that the plans for a new middle school would eliminate the outdoor basketball court and fail to fully replace essential athletic fields on campus.

I was greatly relieved to hear at the Public Forum on October 8 both during the presentation and during the Q&A that the architect confirmed the new middle school plans include TWO new outdoor basketball courts and will fully replace all athletic fields on campus. It will also add a second skinned softball field to campus to match the number of baseball fields on campus. This is particularly good news for middle school softball players, who have had to walk half a mile to a field with no facilities for more than 30 years.

Voting yes on question 1 will resolve this issue and address many safety concerns present in the current facility. The safety and security of our students should be a top priority, and any alternative to a new school will not be able to address these concerns.