Board to consider javelin runway, sprinkler bid and Newman Stadium resurfacing next week

Mr. McClure told the board on April 17 that three facility items will come before members next week: construction of a javelin runway to provide an all-weather surface for throwers, a bid award for sprinkler-system inspection and maintenance, and resurfacing the 'D' zones at Newman Stadium where slipping has created safety concerns.

"The Javelin runway is something we've put off for several years," McClure said, noting the project provides a dedicated, all-weather surface and improves safety for athletes who currently practice on grass. He described the Newman Stadium 'D' zones as worn asphalt that becomes slippery and said resurfacing will use a track-like, grippy surface to reduce slips and falls.

Mr. Kirk said the plan is to complete these projects over the summer. A public commenter later asked which projects might be deferred to fund the javelin runway; no detailed list of deferred projects appeared in the transcript.

The board will consider these three items for action at its April 24 meeting; cost figures and contractor names were not specified in the presentation and will be provided in next week's board documents.