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District discusses multi‑school artificial turf project, drainage and long‑term replacement funding
Summary
Staff presented a tag‑on bid to install synthetic turf at Choctawhatchee, Niceville, Crestview and Baker high school stadiums, describing safety, year‑round use, reduced maintenance, drainage engineering needs and funding from COP savings. Board members pressed for plans on long‑term replacement reserves and pellet migration mitigation.
The board heard an extended presentation and discussion on action item 10.2, a tag‑on bid to purchase and install synthetic turf at Choctawhatchee High School, Niceville High School, Crestview High School and Baker School.
Dr. Bill Smith, program director of facilities and planning, and Mr. Meyer (program manager) explained the rationale: synthetic turf provides a consistent playing surface, improved drainage, lower water usage and reduced need for annual sod replacement on heavily used stadiums; it also supports community events, marching band, ROTC and multiple sports that now use fields…
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