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Board declines synthetic turf option for new junior-high courtyard, cites cost and maintenance
Summary
Board members rejected a high-cost synthetic turf alternate for courtyard areas, opting to keep concrete and simplify landscaping to reduce maintenance. A board member noted the turf alternate would add roughly $2.3 million.
Board members opted not to accept the synthetic turf alternate for courtyard areas, citing cost and maintenance concerns. One board member said, "Don't know why we need to spend $2,300,000 to put synthetic turf on top of that concrete," and the board discussed simpler, lower-maintenance concrete and colored concrete options instead.
The presenter confirmed classroom additions and weight-room related classroom work were accepted as alternates, while the synthetic turf and several landscaping/irrigation options were not accepted in the current budget. The board emphasized keeping grounds 'plain Jane' so maintenance can be handled without adding irrigation systems.
