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Board approves activity‑fund purchase of softball pitching machine
Summary
The board approved an activity-fund purchase for a softball pitching machine after discussing vendor price discrepancies and the timing needs of teams whose practice starts March 17; the motion passed at the information meeting so equipment can be ordered.
The Solon Springs School District board approved an activity‑fund purchase for a softball pitching machine after members discussed competing vendor quotes and the need to have equipment available when practice begins.
A coach presented quotes for a pitching machine and noted a price discrepancy between vendors — one quote near $3,400 and another in the low $2,000s. Board members said they want to buy durable equipment rather than repeatedly replace lower‑quality purchases.
A member moved to approve the purchase and another seconded; the board voted in favor with no recorded opposition. Members discussed shifting such decisions earlier in the calendar next year (for example, moving activity‑fund review to February) so coaches have time to order equipment before the season.
The board did not record a roll‑call tally in the meeting transcript; discussion and a unanimous verbal vote were entered on the record. The board noted the activity fund has a separate balance and can carry funds between years if necessary.
