I'm thrilled that MPCSD has a fine, modern campus. But let's be honest:

a) Not on time. It is months late. Not the end of the world, these things happen, but late nonetheless. It opened Monday ready or not

b) The field is not waiting for Spring for grass to grow. It is STILL A CONSTRUCTION SITE. This is northern California. Grass grows fine in the Winter. Particularly if it is planted ON TIME which is was not

c) The City of Menlo Park FAILED to be ready on time. The intersection of Menalto and O'Connor is still a construction zone. Hazardous vertical gaps have been temporarily patched and coned which only blocks the kids and the cars making it MORE dangerous than before. Due to the incomplete work (I hope) it flooded in the rain over the weekend. Grades are incorrect, drains not working.

d) The playground was delayed by rain? Really? I guess rain in October is a huge surprise that couldn't be expected. That work couldn't be scheduled any earlier.

e) The school district continued to violate Menlo Park City rules (to which they are legally entitled apparently but must bear the consequences of angry citizens) by doing heavy construction starting at 7am (6:30 even when heavy trucks made deliveries in the residential neighborhood) every day including Saturdays. And continued on Sunday even to be 'on time'

Note to MPCSD representatives who might read this: The citizens of this city are wildly supportive of the excellent education you provide. But the attitude toward us (citizens, taxpayers and neighbors) in terms of sneaking bad tax measures into expensive special elections and disregard for community standards in your construction projects bring a cost. Shape up.

I guess anyone can find something to complain about. Best of all an't even use a real time. Guess this is the new way of life in the area, complain about anything and everything. How sad.

Don't Shill , I hope you send MPCSD a thank you card if and when you decide to sell your million dollar home...

Shill-- I agree that the project was late- not on time. It's a shame the district can't admit when that happens. Bathe same thing happened at Hillview- and the field there is still an embarrassment. -- goals areas higher than midfield and the slanted basketball courts. Either way, we're fortunate to have such lovely campuses for our children and city.