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Board votes to declare several pianos obsolete amid questions about reuse
Summary
The board approved a resolution to declare certain pianos and equipment obsolete after facilities and music staff said the instruments were in poor playable condition; board members discussed but rejected ad-hoc outdoor piano ideas because of acoustics and maintenance concerns.
Facilities and music staff told the board several pianos are not fit for continued use and recommended disposal or donation. The facilities director and music staff described the instruments as in poor condition and "terrible to play" and said donated or outdoor pianos have management and weather-related risks.
Board members discussed possible reuse options such as donating or placing an instrument outdoors for student use but raised concerns about acoustics, maintenance, and vandalism. The board approved the resolution to dispose of obsolete equipment by roll call; the presiding member recorded a reluctant aye.
