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Steger School District 194 board approves red track for Columbia Central Middle School
Summary
At its Sept. 2 special meeting the Steger School District 194 board approved a red track for Columbia Central Middle School; work began Sept. 3 with an expected 6–8 week timeline and the board reviewed a maintenance plan and student safety measures.
At a Sept. 2, 2025 special meeting, the Steger School District 194 Board of Education approved red as the track color for Columbia Central Middle School and reviewed an associated maintenance plan. Work on the track began Sept. 3, 2025, with the district estimating a 6–8 week completion timeline.
"Mr. Diehl presented recommendations from other schools and the track company, supporting the selection of red as the track color," the minutes state. Board members discussed construction sequencing, timing and student safety during pick-up and drop-off; the minutes record that the board approved red for the track, but do not specify a motion text, mover/second, or a recorded vote for that approval. The minutes note the maintenance plan was reviewed but do not provide details of its provisions.
Construction timing: the minutes list the work start date (Sept. 3, 2025) and an expected 6–8 week completion window. The board discussed student safety measures related to pickup and drop-off during construction and evaluated color options informed by recommendations from other schools and the track vendor. The record does not specify cost figures, contractor name, or a detailed maintenance schedule.
Next steps: the project is underway as of Sept. 3; the minutes do not indicate further scheduled board action or a recorded vote on the color selection. Any additional decisions, contractor approvals, or budgetary authorizations are not specified in the document.
