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Board agrees to advance $24,000 batting-cage replacement for vote; considers joining waterline grant application

Southern Columbia Area SD Board of Directors · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Staff described a damaged batting cage needing a new net, pulley system and turf at an estimated $24,000; board agreed to place the purchase on next week's agenda and discussed funding from capital reserve. Separately, members authorized staff to sign onto a federal waterline grant application without committing district funds.

Board members discussed two infrastructure items: a deteriorated batting cage at the athletic field and a possible federal grant to extend public water to the school.

Facilities staff said the batting-cage netting and pulley system are in poor condition, that a correct net was not installed when boosters previously purchased a replacement, and that a local contractor submitted the lowest of three…

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