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Central School Board OKs up to $1.3 million for high school turf and track work
Summary
Central School District 13J board authorized the superintendent to spend up to $1.3 million to replace the high school soccer/football turf and repair/replace the track, approving phase‑1 work after cost estimates rose above earlier projections.
Central School District 13J’s board of directors voted unanimously Oct. 7 to authorize Superintendent Jennifer Kubista to spend up to $1.3 million to replace the high‑school soccer/football synthetic turf and repair the running track.
The vote followed public comment from community members, parents and student athletes urging improvements to playing surfaces and field safety. The motion, moved by Steve and seconded by Don, passed 4‑0. Kubista told the board the figure reflects updated contractor estimates and the board’s decision would allow staff to proceed with procurement and design work.
The authorization covers a phased project the district described as phase 1: resurfacing the soccer/football field, installing a turf pad beneath the carpet, and repairing or replacing the track surface. Kubista summarized the line items in staff estimates: about $14,000 in…
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