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Board hears explanation of Milton Frank track recoating and warranty
Summary
Board members questioned why Milton Frank's track needed recoating; contractor and staff explained the protective coating addresses color fading and granule loss, carries a five-year warranty, and will take about 10–15 days to apply.
During the meeting a board member asked whether the current Milton Frank track resurfacing represented a correction of prior work and who should have identified the need earlier. A contractor and facilities representative said the district is adding a protective coating to the rubber track to address fading caused by darker color choices and to reduce granule loss from athlete use.
The presenter explained that the coating adds protection and that the district "learned on this mistake," noting the district may need another coat in roughly four to five years. Staff said the sealing carries about a five-year warranty and estimated the recoating process would take about 10–15 days, after which athletes could resume normal use.
Board members asked whether turf fields such as Grissom’s baseball field would require the same work; staff said turf requires different maintenance and the recoating discussion applied specifically to the rubber track surface. The board recorded the exchange as an informational discussion; there was no recorded motion tied to the Milton Frank resurfacing during the meeting.
