Touchdown Club seeks board approval to fundraise for equipment building, requests naming dedication

Katrina Hill, speaking for the Touchdown Club, presented a proposal to fundraise for a metal equipment/storage building near the field house to replace sheds currently located in a flood-prone area. The club proposed the district allow fundraising and asked the board to approve dedicating the building to Coach John Robinson.

Facilities and budget implications: staff said the Touchdown Club would fund construction and upkeep, but the district would carry insurance and pay utilities (electricity and possibly water). Facilities staff warned that any tap-ins, drainage work or utility connections could add costs (a gas/water tap was cited as potentially costing about $5,000) and that long-term upkeep and insurance will affect future maintenance budgets.

Educational use and flexibility: presenters said the structure could be used for multiple purposes if enrollment in any specific CTE course fluctuated; the building could be locked and secured with cameras and accessed only by authorized staff. Board members suggested students in carpentry or other programs could refurbish existing sheds as fundraising or vocational projects.

Naming request: Katrina Hill asked the board to approve dedicating the building to Coach John Robinson so the club could announce the dedication at an upcoming banquet; board members responded positively but noted fund-raising and permitting steps must be completed first.

Next steps: the board will consider formal fundraising approval and any permit/utility requirements at the upcoming Thursday meeting; staff will confirm permit needs and whether county agreements cover any costs.