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Board approves low bid for new softball batting cage; team-raised funds will cover project
Summary
The Centerville-Abington Com Schs board approved a low bid to install a permanent softball batting cage on the south side of the field. Board members said the softball team raised the money and no operating funds will be used.
The Centerville-Abington Com Schs board approved a bid to install a permanent softball batting cage after a presentation describing the planned relocation and safety benefits.
A presenter told the board the batting cage would be moved to the south side of the field to open sightlines and improve spectator safety by keeping balls and equipment away from stands. The presenter said the softball team has raised all funds for the project and that the work would not come from the school corporation’s operating budget.
Board members confirmed this project had multiple bids, noted the approved bid was the low bid, and voted to accept the proposal. Discussion included a brief timeline for installation: once concrete is poured for footings, the posts will be set and the netting installed; speakers expected the work could be completed quickly and, if necessary, even while the season is underway.
The approved motion accepted the contractor’s bid and authorized the project to proceed; specific contract start dates were not recorded in the minutes beyond general scheduling remarks.
