Administrators present reimbursement resolution for Tiger Field turf, lighting and scoreboard; board asked to consider approval

District administrators on July 21 presented a reimbursement resolution that would allow Belton ISD to begin procurement and design work now for three major capital projects at Tiger Field — replacement turf, upgraded LED stadium lighting, and a new video scoreboard — with the intention of reimbursing district funds from a future revenue source. At the meeting, Doctor Morgan told trustees the turf installed in February 2015 has exceeded its typical 8–10-year life span; a recent lighting assessment showed the existing average light level at about 24 foot-candles while UIL guidance recommends about 50; and the stadium's 15-year-old video board is increasingly costly to maintain and hard to repair. Morgan described the reimbursement resolution as a mechanism to let the district start procurement and design now so the installations can be completed in time for the 2026 season. Administrators said reimbursement could be paid from a future identified revenue source, including operating revenues, a revenue bond tied to user fees for athletic events, or a future general bond if the board so directs. Trustees who had done a site visit described heavy year-round use of the field by multiple schools, noted safety and concussion concerns tied to worn padding, and supported taking steps to preserve the option to proceed. At the close of discussion the administration asked for a motion to approve the resolution. The public transcript shows trustees discussed and asked questions, and the superintendent asked for a motion to approve the resolution as presented; the meeting record does not show the final vote result on that motion in the publicly available transcript excerpt. If the board later approves the resolution, administrators said they would start procurement and scheduling immediately to accommodate long lead times for turf and scoreboard delivery and to minimize disruption to campus operations during installation.