Fluvanna County supervisors approved reappropriating capital improvement project funds for improvements at Savannah Middle School's track and adjacent facilities, and asked staff to prioritize paving, fencing and accessibility work while returning later with a comprehensive plan for bleachers and larger replacement options.

Josh Hampshire, a school division representative, told the Board the completed track has hosted events and the division saved roughly $150,000 by using a reclamation process rather than importing stone. He presented additional needs that emerged after construction, including an "apron" to prevent stone and debris from migrating onto the track, handrail repairs for ADA compliance, fencing and gates, and an inspection of existing bleachers that revealed structural and ADA issues.

"We had to pay for an inspection; there are three options: repairs at about $200,000, reduced replacement at about $300,000, or full replacement at about $1,500,000," Hampshire said. The inspection also recommended limiting occupancy on a particular set of bleachers until engineering work is completed.

Board members and staff agreed to reallocate a portion of the originally requested funds to cover immediate paving, fencing and accessibility fixes and to fund stored building repairs and concession stand upgrades to support public use. Supervisors expressed reluctance to commit to a large bleacher replacement without engineered drawings and contractor bids; staff said engineering drawings would cost roughly $10,000 before contractor estimates could be solicited.

Supervisor Pryor moved to reappropriate funds; Supervisor Sheridan seconded. After discussion about priorities and amounts, the board voted 5-0 to reallocate funds for the most urgent items while deferring major bleacher replacement to a future CIP process and asked staff to return with a detailed plan and estimates.

The board and staff emphasized keeping the facility open for community events while ensuring safety and ADA compliance. Staff will coordinate with the county insurance provider and seek available security grants before opening the facility for expanded public use.