District staff updated the board on two community sports projects: a proposed cluster of baseball fields and a separately funded wrestling-wall project.
Baseball fields: The district reported it is coordinating with community partners to develop two baseball fields plus a multiuse field on a site currently being prepared. Named partners and contributors in the presentation included Mason Stafford (initial coordinator), Chad Swindle/Taylor Northwest (grading plan), Snyder Landscaping (irrigation mapping), the city of Pineville (potential purchaser of irrigation equipment), the district’s CYC work crew and Jeff Warren’s team for irrigation installation. Staff said an initial grading plan was complete and that irrigation costs ran higher than anticipated; the district expects to secure additional donations in August and to begin irrigation and site prep in September if fundraising progresses as planned.
Wrestling-wall project: Board members asked for an update on an earlier community effort to fund and attach a wrestling wall to the middle school. Staff said the project remains active; fundraising continues and permit-ready plans are in hand. District staff indicated groundwork could begin this fall once fundraising thresholds are met and permits are approved.
Why it matters: Facility projects supported by community partners expand extracurricular opportunities for students but require coordination of fundraising, permitting and district resources. The board heard the projects are advancing but that schedules depend on final donations and permit timelines.
Next steps: Staff will continue outreach to community partners, return with a more detailed budget and timeline after August partner commitments, and update the board on permit status and any district commitments required for site work.