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After PIAA approval, board begins planning for girls flag football; turf, fieldpower and donated flagpole discussed
Summary
Board members discussed the PIAA approval of girls flag football for 2025–26, the need to stripe turf to meet field requirements, and a donated 35‑foot flagpole for the baseball field. Staff outlined estimated turf replacement costs and short‑term electrical work required for concession stands and huddle cameras.
The activities committee portion of the meeting focused on athletics updates and immediate facility impacts from PIAA’s recent sport decision.
Mr. Pizarczyk told the board that PIAA approved girls flag football as an official spring sport with postseason play beginning in 2025–26, prompting early recruitment and interest surveys. He warned that current turf markings do not match the smaller flag‑football field configuration and that the district has requested a FieldTurf price to add lacrosse‑style lines to accommodate the sport.
Board members also discussed a donated 35‑foot stainless steel flagpole (with LED lighting) offered by local veterans’ groups; volunteers and donors would provide materials and installation labor, and the board asked staff to identify the donor so the district may formally accept the contribution.
Facilities staff reported a short list of electrical fixes needed at the baseball and softball concession stands and a dedicated breaker for a new wireless ‘huddle’ camera transmitter; Scott said an electrician’s rough estimate to run #6 wire and install 60‑amp subpanels at both sites is about $6,500. The board debated obtaining additional quotes but expressed a desire to complete the work before winter.
On long‑term facility needs, the business manager and board discussed turf replacement timing and costs. Members cited commonly used lifespans (10–15 years) and referenced lump sums for replacement that district staff estimated in the hundreds of thousands to near $1,000,000 range; board members signaled intent to increase annual capital contributions to the turf fund to avoid a large one‑time bond when replacement is required.
No formal votes were taken; board members asked staff to return with cost estimates, donor details for the flagpole and timetable for turf planning.
