Board discusses $500K–$5M facilities grant and $500K–$650K turf replacement
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Summary
Facilities committee reported a turf‑field replacement estimate of $500,000–$650,000 and outlined eligibility for a Public School Facilities Improvement Grant of $500,000–$5,000,000 requiring a 25% district match; the committee recommended the board consider applying and to set an application amount before the March 13 deadline.
The Dover Area School District facilities committee briefed the board on a facilities study and a potential grant opportunity to fund major capital work, including turf replacement at the football stadium.
Director Emmick said a turf‑field replacement could cost an estimated $500,000 to $650,000 and that the district needs to decide by Feb. 17 whether to request an RFP for the project. The committee also described the Public School Facilities Improvement Grant opportunity: awards range from $500,000 to $5,000,000 and require a district contribution of 25% of the award amount; the application deadline referenced by staff is March 13.
The committee recommended that the administration proceed with preparing an application and asked the board to consider what funding level to request. Board members noted the 25% match would need to come from capital reserve funds or other sources and discussed applying for the maximum amount to see what the district might be awarded. Director Emmick emphasized that applying does not obligate the district to accept any award.
What’s next: staff will prepare materials for the voting meeting and present options for the requested grant amount and the district match. No formal vote was taken at the planning meeting; the issue will be placed on the next voting agenda.