SMMPTA Study: Grass and Artificial Field Turf

Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs

Presented January 6, 2026

Approved by Council Association February 17, 2026

Committee members:

April Anderson, District parent, PTA Council VP of Health & Safety

Federico Bianchi, Executive director, ALBION Soccer Club; Asst. Athletic Director, Crossroads School

Casper Casparian, District parent, PTA Council Legislative Advocacy Chair, committee chair

Jayanthi Daniel, District parent, Franklin Elementary legislation advocacy chair

Eric Johnson, Community services supervisor, City of Santa Monica

Benjamin Kay, District parent, life and environmental science instructor, Santa Monica College and Santa Monica High School; Clean Beaches Commission, City of Santa Monica

Devon Porter, District parent

Nicole Faries, District parent, PTA Council President, member ex-officio

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