Board approves Astroturf replacement, Colfax easement and Del Oro refresh using bond and other funds

The Placer Union High School District board on Dec. 18 approved multiple facilities actions: a negotiated AstroTurf replacement and maintenance package, an intent-to-convey easement for PG&E undergrounding at Colfax High School, and a Del Oro building refresh funded from bond proceeds.

Peter, the district's facilities lead, told trustees that AstroTurf would replace both Placer and Del Oro fields and provide a 10-year warranty and a biannual service plan. "They are gonna replace the turf, both fields, each one at $225,000," he said, adding the combined package with the Forest Hill track resurfacing would total about $550,000 — well below full replacement costs previously estimated.

On the Colfax property, staff presented an intent-to-convey easement for PG&E to underground select lines. The district negotiated $10,000 in compensation plus payment of legal fees and restricted language preventing broad tree removal. Peter said the district insisted on limits to preserve campus trees and set aside funds for potential driveway repairs.

For Del Oro High School, trustees approved a bond-funded refresh of the arts corridor and theater foyer, replacing damaged vinyl/wallcovering with a durable, formica-like surface, and approved relighting the Bonner Gym with new LED fixtures that carry a five-year warranty and an expected 10-year life. Trustees discussed prioritization and confirmed the bond program allowed these capital projects and that the district aims to spend down bond balances before audit closing requirements.

Votes: all facility items passed by unanimous board votes (with routine student board participation), and the Colfax easement will return in January for final conveyance after public notice.

Next steps: staff will schedule installation during spring break where possible, finalize the January conveyance agenda item for PG&E, and bring any remaining bond close-out updates to the board.