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Board approves replacement of softball fields and synthetic turf at Gunn and Paly
Summary
Trustees approved two consent items to rebuild softball fields at Gunn and Palo Alto High School, including synthetic turf installations; staff said turf increases playability in rainy months and extends field use, with combined construction costs estimated at roughly $10 million and turf components about $1.36 million.
The Palo Alto Unified School District board voted May 13 to approve construction to replace softball fields at Gunn and Palo Alto High School and to install synthetic turf surfaces at both sites.
District staff explained the items (consent calendar items L and M) were pulled for discussion and then voted on separately. Eric Holm and other staff described reasons for choosing turf: improved playability…
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