Superintendent presents $328,381 equipment estimate for Northside playground; site prep not included
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The superintendent reported an equipment-only estimate of about $328,381 for a new ADA-accessible playground at Northside; the figure excludes site preparation, fencing and scheduling constraints, and the board asked staff to continue work and return with updates.
EL CAMPO — District staff reported an equipment-only estimate for a proposed Northside playground of about $328,381 and told trustees the figure does not include site preparation or fencing and will likely require summer work to avoid disrupting the school year.
At the Nov. 19 meeting, the presenter emphasized the figure was for equipment only and that prep work — including foundation and possible ADA-compliant features that allow wheelchairs through structures — would add costs. The board noted that Northside is planned to become the district’s first- and second-grade campus by August 2027, which affects placement and timing decisions.
"Because it will be handicap accessible, there might be some prep work that needs to be done," a presenter said while reviewing the estimate.
Trustees asked whether multiple quotes had been solicited and about the size and footprint of the equipment. The presenter said the estimate was a ballpark figure provided for reporting purposes and that staff would continue to refine costs and return with updates; a December update was suggested as possible but not certain.
What happens next: staff will continue to develop the project details, seek appropriate quotes, and report back to the board with more complete cost and scheduling information.