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College Station ISD officials say newly upgraded middle school athletic facilities are being damaged; district weighing restricted public access
Summary
College Station ISD officials reported repeated damage to new middle school tracks and turf — from dirt bikes, golf balls and dogs — two weeks after opening, and discussed tightening access, adding cameras and possible evening lockups.
College Station ISD officials told the school board at a Sept. 16 workshop that vandalism and unauthorized use have damaged newly completed middle school athletic facilities and that staff are considering restricting public access.
District facilities staff said the district opened three upgraded middle school stadiums and tracks two weeks ago but have since received repeated reports and photos of damage, including skid marks from dirt bikes, bent gates, damaged track surfacing and golf balls found on turf. "The centrifugal force that that dirt bike generates going around on the track... it rips the track surface up or it cracks the track surface," a district facilities presenter told the board.
The presenter said the district has already spent "6 to $8,000 in, 2 weeks of it being open" on repairs, and described incidents of…
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