Committee reviews $7.45–7.63 million South Stadium phase 2 plan; board requests more finance and master‑plan context

The Council Rock School District facilities committee reviewed a proposal to move forward with phase 2 renovations at Council Rock High School South, including permanent seating, a press box, restrooms, concessions and team rooms.

Jessica Bridal described the scope and recommended selections from the procurement process: "The addition of permanent 3,000 seats, aluminum bleachers, press box ticket booth, toilet rooms, team rooms, and concessions," she said, and reported a total project budget range of "$7,450,000.00 to $7,630,000.00." Bridal said the recommended architect is Murata Maine (architectural design fees of $540,000) and the recommended construction manager is Boyle Construction (construction management fees of $313,700).

Board members pressed for timeline, ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and how the stadium fits into the district's capital master plan. Administration estimated design would take about a year with permitting the main driver, and construction 6–9 months depending on materials. Members raised concerns about cost, parity between North and South, whether 3,000 seats or a press box are necessary, and how the project would be financed (bond issue, capital reserve, general fund reimbursements, and potential DCED grants).

Tony Rapp and other administrators outlined financing options, noting upcoming bond timing and available capital reserves but cautioned against fully depleting reserves. Bridal said proposals have roughly a 60‑day shelf life and offered to check with shortlisted firms about holding pricing if the board delays a decision.

After extended discussion about priorities, funding and master plan sequencing, the committee agreed to hold the item over for further review and asked administration to return with additional finance detail and to confirm whether firms will hold pricing if the committee delays action to the next meeting.