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District closes stadium after a light‑pole collapse; three poles removed and LED replacements proposed
Summary
After a stadium light pole collapsed, administrators closed the facility, inspected poles and moved to remove three unsafe poles; the board placed a replacement and removal package on the agenda and is working with insurance on vehicle damage claims.
The district reported a stadium light pole failure that occurred when a pole fell on June 14 while the site was unoccupied. Buildings and Grounds staff said cameras captured the event, no one was injured, but two district vans were struck; both vans were later moved into a garage and remain under insurance review.
An independent inspection found three of four poles had cracked welds and were unsafe; the district scheduled removal of the remaining poles and placed an agenda item to replace the poles with LED fixtures to improve electrical efficiency. Because the incident has safety implications, administrators called the removals an emergency procurement and indicated the contractor is on a national approved list (no local bidding required). The board also reported air quality and asbestos abatement work ongoing at Buckeye as separate facilities projects on the evening agenda.
Insurance adjusters visited the site and the district said it has filed claims; at least one van may be totaled, and the district is evaluating replacement options. The board approved the removal and replacement motions that evening as part of the buildings and grounds consent agenda.
