Wheelchair users lack an accessible way onto district stages

What happened

Students who use wheelchairs cannot independently reach the stages at either district building, and administrators said students have sometimes been lifted onto the stage. The district is comparing portable lift options that could serve both gyms, but no purchase was approved at the meeting.

Why it matters to families

The current setup limits students with mobility disabilities from safely participating in performances and other stage events; the district has identified a concrete access and safety problem but has not yet selected a fix.

The evidence

At the September 16, 2026 board meeting, administrators said neither stage is wheelchair-accessible and described students being lifted onto stages as unsafe. They had received one lift estimate and planned to meet another company; a portable lift might be moved between the two gyms. The discussion was about finding a solution, not approving a purchase.

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