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Twin Valley trustees discuss turf-field access and dugout plans amid permit delays
Summary
Trustees discussed community and student access to new turf fields and dugouts, reported a pending permit and prefabricated dugout plans, and asked staff to explore ways to allow supervised student practice while protecting turf surfaces.
Board members pressed administrators for clarity about access to athletic facilities after several complaints that turf fields are locked and not easily available for student practice. Trustees said grass fields remain open but turf fields are currently secured to protect the surface; administrators said the new turf permit has arrived from the county and that dugout prefabs and storage design remain under review.
Members raised equity and usage concerns — for example, coaches and student athletes have had difficulty practicing when nets or dugout access is limited — and proposed possible mitigations such as coach-supervised reservations, limited summer access windows, or installing supplemental nets/backstops to contain balls. The board asked staff to return with options for creating access pathways that protect turf while serving student needs.
