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Study finds Lodi Unified maintains 709 acres with understaffed grounds; board hears call for irrigation specialists
Summary
A district consultant reported Lodi Unified maintains ~709 acres but effectively has roughly 19.6 FTE working on grounds; the study recommends adding staff (including irrigation specialists), equipment and phased implementation to reach satisfactory standards.
A consultant presenting a grounds and staffing study told the Lodi Unified School Board on Feb. 17 that the district maintains about 709 acres of grounds and roughly 81 building acres but currently has the equivalent of about 19.6 full‑time employees who can be deployed to grounds maintenance. The study found the district’s current level equates to a ‘‘needs improvement’’ rating and recommended a phased approach that includes additional grounds staff, at least one irrigation‑specialist classification, and new equipment.
Why it matters: Board members and staff said poorly maintained fields pose safety risks for student athletics and outdoor…
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