Since beginning here in Stapleton, I have sensed an ever-increasing need for working families to have more access to childcare. Of course, more access would benefit school employees now and into the future, but it may also help the community experience some moderate growth.
To date discussions about childcare needs have taken place with the school board, amongst school employees, and with some patrons of the district. I would characterize the discussions that I have been party too as mostly supportive. Moving forward I would invite the community to engage in this discussion, focusing on the significance of the need, potential facilities, and people who would champion the cause and perhaps take part in the formation and launch of such an entity. In the meantime, it’s my plan to begin researching some possible sources of funding.
Next, I’d like to recognize the current “culture” of our sport’s teams. If you’ve been to any competitions or witnessed any practices yet this year, you may have noticed some differences. From my vantage point I see students (many of whom are young) working hard and working together, particularly in the way they are preparing for competition. The commitment to training in the off season was clearly evident, and they have brought an “edge” and a purpose to their practices, where they appear to be enjoying the time working together. Keep it up Mavericks! That’s the stuff that matters most…the will to prepare to win!
Another conversation that has been held recently pertains to some possible improvements to the football field area. Currently we have a need to expand the crow’s nest area designated for the visiting team to record, and for the radio stations when they are broadcasting, along with some extra storage area for the equipment that is used at the field. Additionally, there is a need to replace the seating on both the home and visitor’s side of the field, and the need to better accommodate track practices and overall athletic training has also been discussed with thoughts ranging from the construction of a practice track of sorts to the improvement and expansion of runway areas. In the coming months we hope to commission some plans that would detail the options that are available to us.