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Board approves MASH House project up to $400,000, OKs facility fee increases and equipment grant
Summary
The board approved a MASH House construction project not to exceed $400,000, authorized up to $28,000 from the Fulcrum grant for fitness equipment at MASH, and approved a tiered increase to facility rental fees including raising custodial fees from $15 to $40 per hour.
The Medford Area Public School District Board approved multiple facilities-related measures at its April 28 meeting, including a major MASH House construction project, a grant allocation for fitness equipment, and higher facility rental fees.
On a motion from the finance committee, the board approved building a larger MASH House for the 2025–26 school year that includes a basement, with a not-to-exceed cost of $400,000. Brian Hallgren presented the finance committee update that preceded the motion. District Administrator Laura Lundy then provided a construction timeline for anticipated projects.
The board also voted to approve up to an additional $28,000 from the Fulcrum grant to purchase fitness equipment for MASH for 2025–26; minutes state this expenditure would exceed the original Fund 80 budget.
Separately, Ryan Pilgrim presented proposed increases to facility fees. The board approved a tiered fee structure that raises the custodial fee from $15 to $40 per hour and increases charges for gym, pool, kitchen, theater, outdoor fields and for use of audio equipment, theater lighting and gym floor coverings. The new fee schedule includes different rates for athletic groups and non-athletic users.
The district recorded the motions as carried and directed implementation for the 2025–26 school year. Specific contract or procurement details, bid amounts, and a line-item budget for the MASH project are not specified in the minutes.
