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School board approves $900,000 purchase order for artificial turf at Todd Houston Field
Summary
The board voted to issue a $900,000 purchase order to Baseline Sports Construction for artificial turf and related site work at Todd Houston Field; board members described the project as long overdue and tied it to Tennessee High School's baseball tradition.
The school board voted to approve a purchase order in the amount of $900,000 for the supply and installation of artificial turf at Todd Houston Field, including stormwater drainage and subgrade preparation, to Baseline Sports Construction of Knoxville.
Chair (speaker S2) presented the recommendation, saying, "Doctor Tudor's recommending board approval to issue a purchase order in the amount of 900,000 for the supply and installation of artificial turf at Todd Houston Field, including all stormwater drainage subgrade preparation to Baseline Sports Construction out of Knoxville." A board member who seconded the motion called the project "way overdue," praised Tennessee High School's baseball tradition and thanked Coach Roberts.
Board members voted aloud; the transcript records affirmative votes for "Vice chair Darnell," "Miss Henson" and "Mister Cuddy." The motion passed. The transcript does not specify the budget line or funding source for the purchase order.
Board members and the chair described the administration as having been a "good steward of money" in enabling the project. The contract is described in the meeting as proceeding under the source contract for Shaw Sports Turf and an authorized installer designation for Baseline Sports Construction.
Next steps: the board completed the vote; the item passed and will move forward to contract issuance and site work scheduling.
