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Board hears vendor warning; district weighs short-term paving vs. full rebuild for middle‑school track
Summary
A vendor told administrators a rubberized surface placed over the existing middle‑school track would likely perform poorly in 3–5 years. The board discussed three options — short-term paving, partial fixes, or a full rebuild with a rubberized top — and may revisit the decision in facility committee in September with a possible 2027 rebuild timeline.
District administrators reported that the vendor who reviewed the middle‑school site advised against immediately installing a rubberized top because the existing track substrate is aging and could cause premature failure. Administration and the facility committee laid out three options ranging from lower-cost, shorter-term paving to a full track rebuild that would permit topping with a rubberized surface.
Board members compared annualized costs and life spans: short-term patches would require repeated spending every few years, while a larger upfront rebuild would be more expensive now but lower annual cost over 15–20 years. Administration said a full rebuild would likely be a 2027 project if the board elects that path, and that funds could be reserved from the middle‑school project balance. The board did not take an action tonight and deferred further work to the facility committee in September.
