District leaders oppose proposed placement near schools over safety concerns

What happened

Loma Prieta’s trustees and superintendent submitted a letter urging a court to reject the proposed placement of Michael Cheek at 25237 Terrace Grove Road. They cited the sheriff’s concerns about limited road access and unreliable cell and GPS service, as well as nearby schools and routes used by children; the court’s decision is not stated in the district record.

Why it matters to families

If the placement were approved, the cited communication and access problems could complicate monitoring and law-enforcement response in an area where children and families travel and gather. The letter raises concerns about a proposed placement, not a confirmed placement.

The evidence

The October 22 special-meeting package includes an October 23 letter signed by all five trustees and the superintendent, asking Santa Cruz County Superior Court to reject the proposed placement at 25237 Terrace Grove Road. It relays the sheriff’s reported concerns about dense forest, steep terrain, limited road access, unreliable cellular and GPS coverage, and nearby schools, youth and community locations. The district record does not state the court’s decision.

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