Board asks for pricing and fundraising plan after hearing $1.3—1.5M stadium estimate
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Summary
Administration presented preliminary stadium options (additional bleachers, press box) with an estimated cost of $1.3—1.5 million and discussed capital projects funding and fundraising strategies; board requested schematics, refined quotes and sponsorship plans.
Administration presented conceptual options to expand stadium seating (roughly 400 additional home and visitor seats each) and to install a new press box. Staff cited an initial cost range of $1.3—1.5 million and noted the capital projects fund balance would approach $3.6 million by July given scheduled debt reduction.
Board members asked for schematic drawings and clarified that state contract pricing and formal bids would be the next step. Questions included phasing (bleachers without press box), visitor parking expansion (an estimated $750,000 for 6—10 spaces), and a fundraising approach that could include naming rights, bricks or sponsor signage. Administration said they would pursue state-contract estimates and bring more detailed cost/plan options back to the board.
No formal approval to spend district funds was given; board members asked for expense breakdowns and a fundraising plan before making a decision.