Board approves Mammoth/Mammut Sports agreement for middle‑school track and field

The board approved an amendment to the agreement with Mammut/Mammoth Sports to proceed with construction of the middle school track and field.

District staff and the project committee discussed the project's budget and schedule. One staff member recommended approving the proposal now rather than delaying, noting the district had budgeted half the project cost in the current fiscal year and half in the next. The presenter said he would try to secure at least 20% in donations or in‑kind contributions (about $550,000) but cautioned there was no guarantee.

Construction sequencing, timing and warranty terms were discussed: asphalt must cure 28 days before final surfacing; the contractor described a typical sequence of base/asphalt, turf installation, then track surfacing. Warranty details cited in the meeting included a lifetime warranty on the drainage/base, an eight‑year turf warranty and a five‑year track warranty. The contract includes an eight‑year maintenance package (cited in the meeting as a $60,000 value) and options for donor signage and logos on the scoreboard or field as part of sponsorship opportunities.

Board members raised concerns about delaying the project (risk of higher future costs and a ‘‘Band‑Aid’’ repair that would be less cost‑effective) and noted potential community use and safety benefits. Staff acknowledged some design elements were reduced to meet budget (smaller long‑jump/high‑jump areas) and added modest options (softball lines) to increase field versatility.

On a voice vote the motion carried and the board authorized proceeding with the agreement; staff indicated the contract was available to sign at the meeting.

What happens next: staff and the vendor will finalize contract details, pursue donor commitments, and proceed with scheduling and construction steps consistent with warranty and maintenance terms discussed in the meeting.