Local parents press Central CUSD 301 for school tennis program, cite USTA grant

Feb 17, 2026

At open forum, parent Marla Roach presented survey data and said the USTA can provide up to $200,000 toward tennis-court construction; she asked what outreach, quotes and cooperative options the district has explored and offered volunteer support.

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Marla Roach told the Central CUSD 301 Board that roughly 200 taxpayers signed a petition supporting a tennis program at the district and that nearly 40% of survey respondents believed Central already offered tennis. She said the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) has a grant of up to $200,000 to assist with construction and support, including vendor connections, architectural renderings, bid review, and operational tools.

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