Board approves $1.73M stadium turf replacement, $185K boiler and formal city–school relations committee
Summary
The Twinsburg board unanimously approved a $1,730,298.60 contract for stadium turf and track replacement and a $185,241.48 boiler installation funded from the permanent improvement fund, and adopted a resolution creating a six-member School District Relations Committee with the City of Twinsburg.
The Twinsburg City School District board voted unanimously on Dec. 10 to authorize multiple capital expenditures and an intergovernmental advisory committee.
The board approved renovation of Twinsburg Tiger Stadium — including new field turf, a new track surface and related improvements — under AEPA IFB #024-A with a contract cited at $1,730,298.60 to Phil Tirth and Vassco Sports Contractors; the item is a permanent improvement fund expenditure. Board materials and discussion indicated the project will be split across spring and summer work windows to limit disruption to athletic seasons.
The board also approved purchase and installation of a new high-efficiency boiler for RB Chamberlain Middle School from Wadsworth Solutions (through an Omni/Omnia Partners consortium) at a total cost of $185,241.48, likewise funded from the permanent improvement fund.
Separately, trustees adopted a resolution establishing a School District Relations Committee with the City of Twinsburg. The advisory body will have six members: the mayor, two council members (appointed by council president), the Twinsburg City School District superintendent, and two school board members appointed by the board. The committee will meet at least twice per calendar year and operate as an advisory forum for communication on shared projects and initiatives; it will follow the city’s ethical code and Robert’s Rules for organization and procedure.
All votes on these items were recorded as 5–0 in favor. Board members said the stadium work is necessary for safety and long-term facility upkeep and thanked facilities staff for preparing phasing plans.
Attribution: Contract amounts, vendors and fund sources were read into the record during the meeting; direct contract documents were provided to the board under separate cover for the turf and boiler purchases.
