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Board discusses field drainage, gates and bus pickup during operations report
Summary
Board members reviewed a one-year field inspection that identified drainage and irrigation issues, reported gate damage and zip-tie failures, and noted staff will retrieve a new bus from Tulsa; maintenance hires were discussed.
During the operations portion of the meeting, staff reported on facilities and operations items including field drainage, gates and transportation.
A speaker outlined drainage problems at a baseball/softball field and recommended installing a French drain or boring under the track if the ground does not absorb water. The one-year inspection found one section of the softball field was lost to saturation; irrigation timer issues prevented full watering but were corrected and grass is recovering.
Board members discussed vandalism to gates (kicking hinges) and failing zip ties on equipment, recommending welding and hardware upgrades to prevent damage. The board noted announcer stands have been installed.
A board member said they will travel to Tulsa to pick up a new district bus and return later in the week; staffing updates included interviewing educational assistants for kindergarten classrooms and consideration of hiring an additional maintenance employee.
No formal actions beyond reporting and routine approvals were taken; staff were asked to follow up on repairs, welding and maintenance staffing.
