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Parents seek $875K–$1.2M in partnership with district to replace worn turf and improve safety

Central School District 13J Board of Directors · May 7, 2024
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Summary

A group of parents asked the Central SD 13J board to partner on replacing turf on multiple fields, presenting contractor quotes, local in-kind commitments and recommended use of excise-tax and capital-improvement funds to avoid tapping the general fund.

A group of parents and volunteers asked the Central School District 13J board to partner on replacing worn athletic turf and resurfacing the track at Central High School.

Shannon Ball, representing parents, coaches and community members, said the group had solicited two contractor quotes and estimated the total cost to complete four projects (football/soccer field, baseball and softball fields and track) at between $875,000 and $1.2 million. "The total price to complete all 4 projects…

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