Keep the GHHS Track Open to the Community

Hello Peninsula School District Board,

I am writing to ask the board to adopt a written public-access policy for the renovated Gig Harbor High School track and field.

I support student athletics and understand the need to protect the new facility. I also understand that school use, practices, meets, maintenance, and reserved events should take priority.

However, I am concerned that the completed track may be fully gated and available to the public only through hourly rental. That would exclude ordinary residents who want to walk or run during non-school, non-reserved hours.

The renovation has been publicly described as improving usability for students and the community. I am asking the board to preserve that community benefit by adopting a policy that includes:

- Published public-access windows;
- Clear rules to protect the surface;
- Priority for students and school programs;
- A free or low-cost option for individual residents;
- A public calendar showing school use, rentals, closures, and open times.

Please add this topic to a public board agenda and direct district staff to propose a balanced access policy before the renovated facility opens.

Thank you,

[Name]
[Gig Harbor / PSD resident / parent / taxpayer / community member]