Presenter says Proposition 3 would replace Cornwall High School fields with turf and fix chronic drainage

A presenter for the Cornwall Board of Education said Proposition 3 would rebuild the baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse fields at Cornwall Central High School, fix drainage at the south end of the complex and install artificial turf so teams can play earlier in the season.

Supporters framed the measure as a capacity and resiliency upgrade that would reduce weather-related cancellations and limit wear on indoor gymnasiums. "One of the significance is of doing that is that we'll be able to play on that field earlier in the season," the presenter said, adding the turf would extend both softball and baseball seasons and help mitigate water issues caused by heavy rain or snow.

A director-level speaker emphasized how the project would affect multiple athletic programs and daily scheduling, saying the current limited field space forces some teams to practice late into the evening and sometimes train inside because the fields are unsafe. "When it rains, that'll typically put us out for 3 to, 3 days to possibly even a week, depending on how hard the rains hit us," the director said, describing poor drainage that saturates lower fields and shifts activity indoors.

Presenters also highlighted benefits for physical education and building maintenance, saying improved fields would reduce the amount of mud and debris students track into school buildings on wet days and increase outdoor activity time for health reasons. A staff member closed by directing the public to the Cornwall Board of Education Facebook page, the district YouTube channel and cornwallschools.com for more information and reminding listeners to vote on May 19.

The presentation spelled out project goals—field replacement, drainage remediation and artificial turf installation—but did not include cost figures, funding sources or a formal vote during this session. The Board’s outreach channels were listed for additional details and next steps as the community approaches the May 19 vote.