Board Grants Fire Department Building Access, Upholds Wednesday and Sunday Sports Restrictions

Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | March 16, 2026

Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield School Board agreed to provide the Casey Volunteer Fire Department with direct building access to improve emergency response times and reaffirmed its commitment to keeping Wednesday and Sunday evenings free from athletic events.

Facilities and Policy Key Points:

• The Casey Volunteer Fire Department will receive building access to facilitate faster emergency responses.

• The Board discussed and reiterated its support for a policy restricting athletic practices and games on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

• The District is currently participating in a joint billboard project with the City of Casey to promote both the town and the school.

The Casey-Westfield School Board on Monday, March 16, 2026, took action to enhance campus safety by agreeing to grant the Casey Volunteer Fire Department building access.

During the addendum portion of the meeting, the Board discussed emergency protocols and agreed that providing the volunteer fire department with direct access to the facilities would facilitate quicker, more efficient responses to potential emergencies on school grounds.

The Board also reviewed the district’s scheduling policies, specifically a rule that restricts athletic practices and games on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Following a discussion, the Board reiterated its full support for maintaining the current policy, ensuring students retain those designated evenings free from district-sponsored athletic obligations.

In a separate community partnership update, Board member Shane Todd inquired about the district’s participation in a joint marketing effort with the City of Casey. The Board confirmed that the school is actively participating in a project to erect a billboard that will highlight both the city and the school district, noting that the project is currently in progress.