Planning committee approves $7,500 for preliminary design of CHS track and field
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Summary
The committee voted 2–1 to recommend that the Cheshire Board of Education approve expenditure of $7,500 to SLR for preliminary design services for the Cheshire High School track and field project, with debate focusing on lifecycle costs, referendum history and the need for updated data before larger funding decisions.
The Cheshire School District planning committee voted to recommend that the full Board of Education approve a $7,500 expenditure to SLR for preliminary design services on the Cheshire High School track and field project.
"Motion to the planning committee recommends to the Cheshire Board of Education the approval and expenditure of $7,500 for SLR to complete preliminary design services for the track and field project," the committee motion stated. The motion was seconded and carried on a 2–1 vote at the planning‑committee level.
Committee members reviewed three proposals for design and construction management: SLR (a $30,000 full‑service quote with a $7,500 preliminary design phase), Vinesh (about $120,000) and L'Oreal (about $92,500). SLR was recommended for initial work given prior involvement with the district’s earlier turf design and the lower cost for preliminary design.
Members debated the project’s ultimate cost, lifecycle and how to present options to voters. Emily said prior, older estimates and a lack of current data contributed to voter rejection of earlier referendum proposals; several members said updated, comparative cost and lifespan data from SLR would help the public weigh options.
What’s next: the planning committee will forward the recommendation to the Board of Education; additional phases of design and construction management will be considered later and would involve further approvals and budgeting.