Twinsburg board approves $74,992 fence purchase as part of $1.7 million stadium renovation

The Twinsburg City School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the purchase and installation of perimeter fencing at Twinsburg Stadium from R&T Fence Company Incorporated at a cost not to exceed $74,992, charged to the district’s permanent improvement (PI) fund.

The approval came after a presentation from the district’s business official, Mr. Strickland, who described the stadium project as a larger PI-funded investment of about $1.7 million that will replace turf and the track, renovate locker rooms, repair and paint concession areas, pressure-wash bleachers, and improve stadium electrical and Wi‑Fi systems. Mr. Strickland said the renovation is scheduled to begin next Monday and — weather permitting — run through mid‑July.

“We are replacing the turf and the track. That’s an entire replacement of both surfaces,” Mr. Strickland said, describing the scope and timeline. He told the board the existing chain‑link fencing ranges “about 30 to 40 years old” and that typical warranties for fencing are around a decade, with turf warranties commonly 10 to 15 years. He also said separating the fence bid from the turf and track work lowered the overall cost and saved roughly $30,000 compared with an earlier combined quote.

Board members pressed for details about useful life and warranties; Mr. Strickland said officials had solicited multiple fencing quotes and selected a local vendor offering the best combination of price and service. “The quote that we’re going with is about $74,000 and it’s a local company,” he said.

The fencing vote followed a series of other routine approvals in the meeting, including acceptance of March financial reports and certified and classified personnel recommendations; those motions also passed unanimously. The fencing purchase resolution was presented and moved by Miss Rush and seconded by Miss Egan; votes recorded in the meeting transcript show Miss Egan, Miss Hamilton, Miss Rush, Mrs. Travis and President Crawford voting yes.

The district will fund the stadium work from PI dollars, a fund Mr. Strickland described as reserved for capital purchases — buses, paving, building improvements and similar items — separate from the general operating fund. He emphasized the need for the improvements to maintain safety and community access, noting that the stadium functions as a shared amenity for residents and local users.

The board’s action authorizes the purchase and installation under the terms presented to the board; the district did not provide a detailed vendor contract in the meeting record and noted documentation had been provided to the board “under separate cover.”

What’s next: contractors were reported on schedule, and district staff said they would monitor weather and adjust the work schedule as needed to meet readiness for fall sports and activities.