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Tarkett Sports presents early designs for University High sports complex; district to seek budget estimates in January

Monongalia County Board of Education · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Tarkett Sports presented preliminary layouts and a plan to provide budget estimates in January for the University High School sports complex; the design includes a potential band practice turf area and the vendor will return monthly with updates.

Representatives from Tarkett Sports and FieldTurf presented preliminary site layouts and programming options for a proposed University High School sports complex at the Monongalia County Board of Education meeting on Dec. 16.

Kyle Smith, representing Tarkett Sports and FieldTurf, said the design team has completed initial layout options and soil borings and is working with coaches, athletic staff and administrators to refine programming. Smith said the vendor expects to provide budget estimates in January and to return to report progress monthly.

The proposal discussed including an auxiliary practice turf area that could accommodate band practices; Principal Green and other board members supported that idea. Board members and administrators said civil engineers have performed soil testing and that fundraising remains an important component. Heidi Matheny was thanked repeatedly for leading fundraising efforts in support of the project.

Smith stressed designs are preliminary and “nothing is set in stone” as the team continues discussions with district staff and activity leaders. The district will continue collaboration with Tarkett Sports and provide monthly updates to the board as planning proceeds.

What happens next: Tarkett Sports will refine design options, provide budget estimates in January, and return monthly with updates while administrators continue fundraising and community outreach.