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Echo superintendent seeks community committee to plan new field and playground fundraising
Summary
Superintendent asked the board to form a community fundraising and planning committee to pursue a new field and playground upgrades and estimated project costs could range from $2 million to $6 million, urging a committee meeting before Christmas to start planning.
Superintendent (S4) asked the board to authorize forming a community-focused fundraising and planning committee to advance a proposed new field and to finalize a playground contract.
S4 said the district is "looking anywhere from 2 to $6,000,000 depending on what we do," and emphasized the need to identify priorities before large-scale fundraising. The superintendent outlined three decision points: pick a date for a community showcase, decide whether to pair it with another event, and assemble a committee to set fundraising targets and talking points.
On the playground, S4 said final contract phases were underway, PTO and other donors had committed support, and most existing equipment would be removed during the Christmas break except newer pieces. Board members agreed a committee would help focus outreach and fundraising.
