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Duncanville ISD board approves $619,205 contingency to finish middle‑school track repairs after geotech findings
Summary
After contractor presentations about clay‑soil issues and several repair options, the Duncanville ISD board approved an additional $619,205 to complete middle‑school track renovations; the measure passed 5–1 and contractors said work will take about 8–12 weeks (weather permitting).
The Duncanville Independent School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved an additional $619,205 to complete renovation of middle‑school track surfaces after contractors told trustees geotechnical testing showed clay subgrades required more extensive remediation.
Board President Jacqueline Colton moved the item to a vote after a contractor team described options and pricing. Trustees approved the funding 5–1; the board cast its votes electronically.
Contractor Ross, who led the technical presentation, told trustees that geotechnical surveys indicated the district’s clay soils must be moisture‑conditioned and compacted to prevent the track surface from cracking or failing. "Both geotechs said the same thing — there needed to be a lot of moisture conditioning," Ross…
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