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North Knox board updates on building project, bids and possible plumbing and turf costs
Summary
Board received an update that the building project is generally ahead of schedule; contractors flagged asbestos, foundation removal and site work that could add costs, bids are due before the next meeting and will be opened at that meeting, and board discussed potential scoreboard and turf upgrade options and funding routes.
District staff told the board the building project is progressing and remains ahead of schedule but that contractors identified potential additional costs tied to plumbing (flat grade causing water pooling and corroded pipes) and site preparation. The Edwards Sport Building was inspected by multiple contractors (as recorded in the meeting) who asked about asbestos abatement, foundation removal and whether parking lots and playgrounds should be removed as part of the work.
Bids for the project are due the Friday before the next board meeting; staff said bids will be opened at the board meeting and likely taken under advisement that evening rather than awarded. Staff explained that heavy equipment will disturb parking and playground surfaces and that bidders should account for removal and restoration in their proposals.
Separately, board members discussed possible future projects at athletic facilities: a scoreboard estimated at $15,000–$17,000 plus $9,000–$10,000 for installation, and the larger option of a video scoreboard and turf, which a board member cited as costing "by the time you got to scoreboards and everything... $1.7–$1.8 million" at another district (Forest Park). The speaker said that district funded much of that project through donations, including a major donor who paid a large portion.
The board did not make binding commitments on turf or scoreboard installation at this meeting; those items remain exploratory and would require separate budgeting, donor engagement, or future board action.
