Facility Fees Are Too High

I understand that the school board has initiated new rules and additional charges for groups using the local school facilities. Schools should be available for constructive recreational activities. As became all too obvious recently, young people must have “good” activities to fill their time.

Fees have recently been enacted that are so excessive that many groups can no longer use the school facilities for off-hour sport events and square-dancing. The school system can no longer subsidize these activities, but neither should they be used to raise school funds. The use charges should be only enough to cover the additional expense of keeping the facilities open.

Our neighborhoods, our society, need places to go for non-destructive entertainment. The schools should belong to the community for wholesome activities.

LEA PETRICK

Reseda