Lots of room for work, but little for play - Examiner, 10/18/07

The athletic fields at the new middle school may not be ready for use until 2010.

Regarding recreation at another school in the district, resident Colette Visser asked the board when the elementary school could expect its new playground equipment.

"They're playing in the parking lot," she said. "That's unacceptable."

Donahue said the district has received notice that delivery of the equipment would be delayed.

"They just keep saying it's back-ordered," she said. "That's not acceptable."

And yet, somehow, it's accepted. It just is.