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TUSD facility update: shade structures, tree-planting pilots, TK classrooms and solar shades on the agenda
Summary
District facilities staff outlined completed repairs and upcoming capital projects — water-line and bleacher repairs, new marquees, tree wells and a pilot shade-tree program, four new shade-veil structures next summer, and solar shade design for two high schools; some projects await funding or DSA approval.
District facilities leaders briefed the board on school-site work completed this year and projects planned for next summer, emphasizing heat mitigation, safety and classroom capacity.
Dr. Butler and Ian Kempton described recent work including potable-water replacement at North High, concrete and rebar repairs on bleachers, kitchen improvements at West High, and new Musco stadium lighting that staff said reduced light spill into neighborhoods. The presentation showed examples of asphalt overlays with lighter‑color paint to lower surface heat and newly completed tree wells…
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