Del Valle ISD officials recommended resurfacing 10 tennis courts at Del Valle High School, citing weathering, visible cracks and water damage that they said make the courts unsuitable for competition and could risk injury to student athletes.

Facilities staff presented images and said the courts have not been resurfaced since 2016. Mark Willoughby, presenting the item, described a scope that includes surface preparation, crack repair, acrylic resurfacing, color coating, line striping and replacement of net posts. He told trustees the project will be run through the districtb9s job-order-contract pool and that staff will seek three quotes from prequalified vendors.

Willoughby estimated the resurfacing cost at about $110,000 and proposed a 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions. Trustees asked about frequency — Willoughby said courts generally last six to eight years depending on use — and about funding sources; staff said funding options under consideration include bond contingency or savings from prior projects and that an identified source will be shared by the Oct. 21 meeting.

Several trustees framed the work as a safety issue and said the courts’ condition could prevent the district from hosting competitions. Trustee Pantoja and others noted visible surface separations; Trustee Pantoja said the damaged areas are a hazard for players. The administration proposed scheduling the work over the Thanksgiving and winter breaks so the courts would be ready before the spring season.

No funding vote was taken Wednesday; trustees asked staff to return with confirmed funding and a vendor recommendation.