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Perryton ISD board approves turf replacement, defers decision on $137,000 concussion pad
Summary
After a lengthy debate over warranty work and safety, the Perryton ISD Board approved a full-field replacement by AstroTurf for $370,000 and asked staff to obtain GMAX test data before deciding on a $137,000 optional concussion pad.
PERRYTON, Texas — The Perryton ISD Board of Trustees voted to replace the district football field after a years-long warranty dispute, approving a $370,000 full-field replacement offered by AstroTurf Corporation while postponing a separate decision on an optional concussion-absorbing pad.
Speaker 2 told trustees the district began a warranty claim three years ago after red and white fibers on the turf degraded and the company has agreed either to repair the affected fibers or replace the entire field. “They’re offering that we replace it for $370,000,” Speaker 2 said, describing the price as roughly a…
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