Superintendent says division is pursuing purchase of used athletic equipment from Loudoun County reconstruction

Superintendent Doctor Hornick briefed the board on an opportunity to purchase athletic materials being removed from a Loudoun County high-school site as that division rebuilds its facility. Hornick said the general contractor offered equipment at what staff estimated could be roughly 10–15 cents on the dollar for items that are otherwise high-value if purchased new.

Hornick listed potential items for purchase including a full bleacher set that holds nearly 1,000 people, a scoreboard, Musco lights for field lighting, and various heights of coated chain-link fencing. Staff obtained sample pricing: the contractor suggested an asking price of about $20,000 for the bleacher set, while a vendor quoted roughly $300 per seat for new bleachers (which would place a comparable new purchase at about $300,000). Hornick said a team of four — identified in the meeting as Marty, high-school athletic director Mike Neely, master electrician Brian Crane, and grounds manager Bill Pilgerton — inspected the packaged materials onsite and reported that the components and hardware appeared complete and in good condition.

Board members discussed next steps: Hornick said staff expect a finalized itemized price list the following day and described a possible meeting with county officials and the contractor Wednesday or Thursday to review items. Board members signaled interest in pursuing the opportunity and agreed to reconvene with county staff; no formal purchase was authorized at the meeting and funding sources or Board of Supervisors approvals were discussed as potential next steps.