Board approves multiple field projects, hears questions about turf vendor and lifespan

The board adopted Resolution 2025‑13 to improve fields at Riverside High School and Resolution 2025‑14 to replace turf at Rosemont Ridge Middle School and Wilsonville High School. Both motions were moved, seconded and approved by roll call votes with all present directors voting "Aye."

Director Shoemaker raised community concerns about using the same manufacturer for replacements, noting perceptions that some existing turf "aged poorly." Remo Douglas, director of operations, described the district’s vendor vetting: "We went through the process of assessing not only the type of system, but the firms that would be eligible... there were 3 synthetic turf manufacturers who were put on the approved list of vendors. Sprinturf was one of those 3." He also explained product lifespans, saying two fields being replaced were installed in 2009, "which is an exceptionally long lifespan for synthetic turf," and that other stadium fields were installed in 2014 and had around a 12‑year lifespan under heavy use.

Vice Chair Bedell addressed social media and community questions, explaining their "yes" vote: "I'm going to be voting yes on this resolution because I believe that the health and wellness of our students... is extremely important." The board recorded unanimous passage for the items discussed under the capital projects portion of the agenda.

Why it matters: The work is funded through bond/ capital programs referenced by staff; vendor selection and turf product choices affect safety, maintenance costs and community confidence in bond spending.