The Keystone Central School Board approved a contract to replace hallway flooring at Rob Elementary after facilities staff raised concerns about cracking and a tripping hazard.

Board members discussed whether the work could wait until staff could provide a district-run option to prepare concrete for staining, which might save money. Facilities staff indicated the cracking created a tripping hazard and that summer work would provide the needed time to complete the job. One board member said more cost-comparison information would have been useful but ultimately the board approved the item; the roll-call result recorded seven yes votes and one no.

The motion was approved and the administration said it will proceed with scheduled summer work to address the safety issue.