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Board authorizes Webster playground planning and explores UHS video‑board upgrades
Summary
The board approved moving forward on design and bidding for a replacement playground at Webster Elementary (city property maintained by the district) and authorized exploration of stadium and gym video‑board upgrades, with preliminary cost estimates of about $250,000 for the stadium and $75–80K per gym board.
The board approved advancing a plan to replace aging playground equipment at Webster Elementary (Jeff Harm Park), a city‑owned space maintained by the district under a 2018 agreement. Staff described site conditions (raised tiles, loose hardware, and wear) and recommended beginning with a pre‑K playground because pre‑K classrooms require an on‑site play area. Staff said the project design work will run in March with bidding in April and a return to the board for construction approval.
Funding for playground projects typically uses the district’s PEARL fund (described in the meeting as a 13¢ school tax line dedicated to playgrounds). Board members asked whether the city would share costs; staff said the district is awaiting the city’s final determination and any cost‑share details prior to the bid approval.
Separately, facilities staff presented early ideas to upgrade the high‑school stadium scoreboard and interior video boards. Preliminary, very rough estimates were provided: stadium replacement in the ~$250,000 range and gym boards roughly $75–80k each (two boards ≈ $150,000). The facilities committee will review priorities and include these needs in the 10‑year plan. Board members discussed sponsorship revenue potential and timing; the board authorized staff to explore options and report back.
