District outlines plan to spend remaining bond funds on tracks, drainage, softball infield and restroom upgrades
Summary
Facility staff proposed using the remaining bond funds (about $1.8 million after prior allocations) to fund all‑weather tracks at North and South, drainage and field repairs at North, a new softball infield, and restroom upgrades at Riverside.
Facility staff presented a plan to allocate remaining bond proceeds to athletics and field repairs. After prior approvals and allocations, staff said the district has approximately $1.8 million remaining and proposed the following uses: add two all‑weather tracks (North and South), replace the 19‑year‑old softball infield, upgrade two of four bathrooms at Riverside, and fix drainage and field conditions at North (including ankle‑hazard repairs). Staff said work could be phased: North would be addressed first because it is in worst condition; not all track‑event infrastructure (high jump pits, full timing systems) would be completed Year 1 at both sites, but the project will move the district toward having usable home tracks at both schools.
Facilities staff and the board also discussed operational issues such as bus scheduling for middle‑school meets (students previously missed afternoon classes to travel to high school for home meets). The board praised the booster club partnership and community support and asked staff to proceed with detailed cost estimates and scheduling.
Committee members also raised a separate facilities idea: a board member suggested securing rights of first refusal or options on six privately owned lots adjacent to the high‑school campus. Staff said the recommended starting offer would be $3,000 per property (six properties equaling $18,000) to create a 20‑year first‑refusal right; board members asked questions about valuation and next steps.
