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Chelsea board approves Field House donation; groundbreaking to follow spring 2026 sports season
Summary
The Chelsea School District board approved a Field House donation agreement Oct. 20, voting 6-0 with one member absent. Trustees said the project began years ago and that construction will start after spring 2026 sports conclude.
The Chelsea School District Board of Education voted 6-0 on Oct. 20 to accept a Field House donation agreement, reversing an item from the consent and individual action sections of the agenda. The motion to approve Action Item 28-25-26 was made by Nicolia Heineman and seconded by Glenn Fox; Heidi Reyst was absent.
Board members discussed timing and project history following the vote. Sara Tracy asked about the groundbreaking date; meeting minutes record that "it will commence as soon as the spring 2026 sports seasons conclude." Eric Wilkinson said the project "started well over four years ago when Brad Bush presented to the Board the idea" and praised community support for district programs and students. The minutes do not record a construction timetable beyond the spring 2026 trigger.
The donation was presented during the Special Presentations and Celebrations portion of the meeting by John Daniels and received formal approval as an individual action. No financial terms of the donation were recorded in the meeting minutes. The board did not amend the motion and there were no recorded no votes or abstentions.
