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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another case in point that I am hesitant to bring up, because I don't like to criticize decisions that were made before my time, and whose logic I can understand... even if I vehemently disagree with it....

Shepherd's funding cuts involve them not getting a parking lot. That's what everyone is upset about--that they're not ripping up more of their green space to put in a parking lot.

Now, do the teachers need a place to park? Of course they do. I understand that. But there is plenty of street parking, for anyone who can parallel park. [/quote]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the initial renovation plans called for underground parking.  I'm with you; I hope they don't touch the green space if they do get that funding restored.  It would be nice though, as it's often a bit chaotic in the mornings, and off-street parking for staff would free up street parking for families.

FWIW, I think families are especially pushing for the other renovations--at the last PTA meeting, the kitchen and cafeteria seemed to be a bigger focus of concern for safety and health reasons.  For example, right now the kitchen is only a "heat and eat" kitchen that doesn't allow cooking/preparation of meals onsite.  Also, the gym renovations were cut out, so there's a push to get that addressed as well (e.g., stage is not ADA-compliant for kids or staff w/disabilities).[/quote]

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