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Board questions 10‑year lease limits and long‑term costs of taking on baseball/softball fields

Hiawatha School Board · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Administrators and trustees debated a proposed lease for baseball/softball facilities and who would bear maintenance and renovation costs. District counsel flagged a statutory limit on lease terms of 10 years; trustees warned that private construction could leave the district with recurring maintenance obligations.

Board members discussed a proposed lease arrangement for outside baseball and softball facilities and sought clarification from legal counsel on statutory limits and payment options. The district attorney’s office reviewed a draft lease and told trustees there is a statutory limit on the initial length of a lease: "you can't have a lease for more than 10 years," and that payment schedules and how the district records installments will matter for…

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