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Board authorizes superintendent to draft letter of intent to explore Citizens Field conveyance
Summary
The school board authorized the superintendent to draft a letter of intent to the City of Gainesville seeking conveyance and redevelopment of Citizens Field so the district could pursue a renovated stadium for Gainesville, Buchholz and Eastside high schools; board emphasized capital funds only, not general operations money.
The Alachua County School Board on May 6 authorized Superintendent Patton to draft a letter of intent to the City of Gainesville to explore conveyance and redevelopment of Citizens Field so the district could study renovation or redevelopment options.
Why it matters: Citizens Field currently serves multiple high schools and the board’s agreement with the city ends in fall 2026. The board’s motion asks the city to explore district…
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