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District: low bid received for high-school dugout project; donation will support work
Summary
District staff reported JP Cullen submitted the low bid for the high-school dugout project at just under $250,000, below the board approval threshold; work is expected to mobilize mid‑October with completion planned in December, supported by a donation from Tom Campion and family.
District staff presented phase two of the high‑school baseball field improvement projects, reporting that the dugout portion was bid and the low bidder was JP Cullen with a price described in the record as just below $250,000—under the board's threshold for requiring additional approvals.
Staff said JP Cullen is working on a mobilization plan and expects to start mid‑October with an estimated December completion. Officials also said they hope to involve high‑school construction‑trades students for hands‑on exposure to an on‑site project. The district attributed the project’s feasibility in part to a donation from Tom Campion and his family.
Board members asked safety questions about the dugout fence height; staff replied the design reflected input from Chris Agnew and that moving the dugouts farther from home plate reduces exposure to foul balls.
Why it matters: The dugout and associated improvements are capital work affecting athletics operations, student safety, and opportunities for vocational involvement through local construction trades. A private donation materially contributed to advancing the project.
What’s next: Staff will proceed with JP Cullen’s mobilization plan and keep the board apprised of schedule and on‑site opportunities for students; estimated completion is in December.
