Board presented $1.73M plan to replace three playgrounds with rubber surfacing; administration cites standardization benefits
CUSD 300 administration recommended contracting via Sourcewell and Landscape Structures to replace playgrounds at Westfield, Parkview and Newert this summer at a combined cost of about $1.73 million, citing ADA compliance, improved durability, and reduced long‑term maintenance as reasons to choose poured‑in‑place rubber surfaces and a single manufacturer.
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Administration presented a districtwide playground replacement plan intended to standardize equipment maintenance and improve safety and accessibility. The three projects—Westfield Community School, Parkview Elementary, and Newert Elementary—were described as older structures that have exceeded their useful life; administration recommended poured‑in‑place rubber surfacing and ADA‑compliant equipment to "provide modern, safe, and durable equipment that meets current standards." The total cost quoted for all three sites was approximately $1,732,381, with site breakdowns presented in the staff packet.
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