Posted Wed, July 5, 2006 at 7:40 AM

just wondering if anyone else has any thoughts on the possible removal of the wonderful wrought iron fence at South Elem. school.  i can't think of any other type fence that would replace this one, and would hope someone would have resources to reinforce/repair to make it last another 50 years. thoughts? solutions? from the South Emem. alumni or any others.

Posted Wed, July 5, 2006 at 9:19 AM

I was just wondering why we need a fence at all, there in the front.  I do think it is pretty, but it is probably not the most safe thing in the world.  Wasn't it there even before the school was built?

Merideth Umstead

Posted Wed, July 5, 2006 at 9:37 AM

If i hadnt witnessed kids climbing it and getting hurt when school wasn't in session Id say keep it.  BUT arent we trying to get new schools?  The fence is rusty and sharp and I say take it down and donate it or throw it away.  It doesnt protect the kids and thats whats most important in a school yard, right?  Progress, lets keep moving forward!!  : )
Lisa Ebert
Parent of a child at South and parent of a graduated child from South

Lisa Ebert
http://www.urbana.k12.oh.us/

Posted Fri, July 7, 2006 at 10:46 PM

I had heard a great idea.  They should remove the fence and raffle pieces off to raise money to go towards the renovation or new schools.  

Loved that idea.

Merideth

Posted Sat, July 8, 2006 at 5:40 PM

GREAT idea, raise money for the NEW schools!  Progress and forward thinking!  I LOVE IT!!!  I think I found an old rusty nail in my yard, anyone want it?  It could be history?  (just kidding..that was sarcasm)
Lisa

Lisa Ebert
http://www.urbana.k12.oh.us/