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Band boosters seek clearer concessions space as district outlines Ken Mellon Stadium renovation plans
Summary
District facilities staff presented preliminary plans for Ken Mellon Stadium renovations (locker rooms, training and restrooms) funded from previously allocated monies; the Carlisle Area Bison Band Boosters urged the board to preserve or add concession space for booster fundraising and to keep stakeholders informed of timing.
District facilities staff shared revised concepts for renovations at Ken Mellon Stadium at the board's August meeting, and a representative of the Carlisle Area Bison Band Boosters asked the board to consider adding or preserving concession space for boosters and other athletic groups during construction.
Facilities update and timeline
Director of Facilities Miss Layman presented conceptual ideas for stadium renovations including new locker rooms for most teams (excluding golf), upgraded training facilities, new restrooms and improved visiting-team facilities. The administration said funds for the project have already been allocated by the board and no new district money was requested at the meeting. The presentation posted to AgendaManager described a construction window the administration estimated would take between six and 16'1 weeks once work begins, with a more detailed scope to be brought back to the board later this fall.
Public comment from Band Boosters
Jeff Vander Hayden, president of the Carlisle Area Bison Band Boosters, asked the board to consider the concession space used by the boosters and by visiting teams. He said the visitor-side concession area is limited and the band currently shares space with athletic teams; boosters would like a similar dedicated area for home-side concessions to preserve fundraising capacity for marching band and other groups. He asked for ongoing communication about plans and timing so fall and spring athletics and marching-band activities can plan around construction.
Why it matters: Concession sales are a primary local fundraising source for boosters and some athletic teams; changes to concession footprints can affect groups' ability to raise funds and to support travel and program costs. The administration said the renovation monies already exist in previously approved allocations and the facilities presentation is available on AgendaManager.
Board response and next steps
Board members thanked Mr. Vander Hayden for speaking and noted that Director of Facilities and district athletics staff (specifically Dr. Black mentioned as a contact) are the people to follow up with on timing and detailed plans. The board said a fuller scope and timeline will be presented to the board later this fall.
Ending
The board moved on to administrative comments after the public comment period; facilities staff will return with a more detailed presentation for the board later this fall.
