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Board approves large music trip, supplemental contracts; middle-school turf delayed to August
Summary
The board approved the Solon High School music trip to Orlando (March 18–20, 2026), authorized supplemental and people-activity contracts for extracurricular activities, announced athletic-pass pricing, and reported a delay in middle-school turf installation to late August because of wetland mitigation approvals.
The Solon Board of Education on July 14 approved extracurricular and facilities items that affect athletics and student activities in 2025–26. The board approved the Solon High School music department trip to Orlando, Florida, scheduled for March 18–20, 2026. The presenter said the trip returns after cancellations in 2020 and that the program aims to rotate travel so each student has a chance to participate during four years of high school. The board also approved a substantial list of district supplemental and people-activity permit contracts that support athletics, extracurricular clubs and activity supervisors; the presenter described these contracts as an important part of the district's offerings that provide students with extracurricular and enrichment opportunities. Athletic passes and reserved-seat ticket packages for the 2025–26 school year were announced: reserved-seat season packages priced at $45 per season, single-game reserved seats at $12, student athletic passes at $40, adult passes at $100, and a reduced middle-school package with student and adult prices of $20 and $40 respectively. The district said ticket sales are available through the district ticket portal linked on the website. On facilities, the district said the middle-school turf project will now be completed around Aug. 22. The schedule was delayed because of wetland mitigation work that required federal approvals; the presenter said excavation and grading are complete, fencing is installed and turf installation will follow once grading is finalized. District athletic directors have coordinated contingency plans to use high-school fields or grass practice areas if the turf is not ready. Why it matters: supplemental contracts and large trips involve district resources, staff time and student participation; the turf schedule affects preseason practice planning and field availability, and ticketing changes affect families attending events. Next steps: the district will continue processing supplemental contracts and confirm field availability with athletic staff; the district will begin band-camp performances beginning July 23 and expects a large student participation in marching-band activities.
