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District outlines field repairs, railing replacements and a gap in track equipment
Summary
Superintendent Ryan told the Lake Placid Central School District board the district spent about $15,000 on infield repairs and is planning concrete, railing and landscaping work before the next school year; the board also noted the district lacks adjustable steeplechase barriers, preventing it from hosting that event.
Superintendent Ryan reported that the district has spent roughly $15,000 this spring on baseball infield clay and leveling work as part of a multi‑year plan to restore its fields. He said crews are also preparing concrete repairs, replacing deteriorating railings outside the building, removing two front pine trees, and refreshing landscaping ahead of end‑of‑year events.
The superintendent described the baseball project as a three‑year effort and said a contractor inspected the site and that the district hopes to have railing repairs completed before the next school year. "We went out and spent about $15,000 on the baseball dirt, clay...to get it where it needs to be," he said.
Board members raised a separate facilities gap affecting athletics: the district has a steeplechase pit but lacks adjustable barriers, meaning the district currently cannot host steeplechase events. A board member noted the district’s barriers are fixed at a boys' height and are not adjustable for girls' competition. The board discussed that acquiring adjustable barriers would be an additional expense but would enable hosting more track events.
The board did not record a final decision or appropriation for the adjustable barriers during the meeting; the discussion was framed as an operations item for future consideration. The superintendent also thanked grounds crews for anticipating needs and completing work as funds allow.
Looking ahead, the board noted that small capital repairs (walkways, walls, railings) and athletics equipment needs will be tracked through operations and brought to the board if formal funding decisions are required.
