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Delaware Valley School District board approves PE expansion and advances $10M capital plan amid community debate over turf fields
Summary
The Delaware Valley School District board approved a package of capital projects and a separate vote to add a locker-room/PE building expansion to the capital list, clearing the way for turf fields and other upgrades and authorizing financing steps for up to $10,000,000. Supporters cited safety and equity for student athletes; opponents raised injury, environmental and budget concerns.
The Delaware Valley School District Board of Education voted 6–3 to add an expanded girls' locker room and PE-building work to the district's capital expenditures list and moved forward on financing options for district-wide capital projects, including proposed turf baseball and softball fields.
Board members approved the separate PE/locker-room expansion after a lengthy discussion about equity, student safety and the scope of planned capital work. Board members said the capital projects are funded from capital reserves/bond proceeds and are separate from the district's general fund. The motion to add the PE expansion passed by roll call: 6 yes, 3 no.
Supporters at the meeting — parents, coaches and students — framed the turf projects as safety and equity investments. "Turf fields allow for more predictable playability, improved drainage, and extended use, reducing cancellations, lost practices,…
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