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Committee approves design work for three high school tracks after debate over scope and procurement
Summary
The school committee approved administration's request to begin design work for track resurfacing at Sumner, Ponchatoula and Hammond high schools amid discussion about whether architects or specialized contractors should drive the design and cost estimates.
The Tangipahoa Parish School System Committee of the Whole voted to authorize administration to begin design and feasibility work for track and field resurfacing projects at Sumner High, Ponchatoula (Punschlow/Ponchatoula) High and Hammond High.
Committee members emphasized the need to inspect subsurface conditions and to avoid repeat deterioration: administrators said Hammond High likely has a subsurface "belly" that holds water, which accelerates track…
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