Ozark R‑VI reports progress on tennis courts, boilers, playground and other facility projects
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Summary
District leaders gave an update on multiple capital projects — tennis courts, boiler replacements, baseball field drawings and an inclusive Tiger Paw playground — and described procurement and timeline next steps.
District staff told the Ozark R‑VI School Board that several facilities projects are moving forward, including tennis court work, boiler replacements, a new baseball field design and plans for an ADA-compliant Tiger Paw playground.
On tennis courts, the presenter said the district reallocated bond savings to fund repairs and is coordinating practice schedules with coaching staff; courts will be closed for construction beginning April 17 to allow full reconstruction. “We will actually shut the courts down completely to begin that resourcing,” the presenter said, and added the district arranged practice space during construction.
Boiler projects have signed agreements and are awaiting parts; a vendor (Trane) was named as the contact for parts and scheduling. Staff said the aim is to complete boiler work before cooling season but parts availability could delay work.
The district described an active procurement approach for the Tiger Paw inclusive playground, calling it an attractive job for vendors because of the project’s scope. The presenter said the district will tour four inclusive playgrounds, score proposals after vendor visits and then select a vendor; the board will later approve the vendor before the district and the Tiger Paw group finalize the playground design. The presenter emphasized ADA requirements tied to slope and noted vendors will itemize costs, including ADA sidewalks and other site work.
A proposed baseball field drawing was presented as an initial design; staff said they are still negotiating contract details and expect to return with a recommendation after spring break.
Board members asked for clarification on procurement sequencing. One board member asked why the district would approve a vendor before finalizing plans; the presenter explained the district issued a request for proposals so vendors submit concepts and budgets, then the district will work with the selected vendor on the final design.
Staff said project bids will return to the board after pre-bid and scoring processes, and that many projects will continue beyond the immediate fiscal year.
