Lakeland School System reviews contract to fix elementary field erosion and athletic drainage

The Lakeland School System at a special-call meeting reviewed Resolution 2026.0601, a measure to authorize execution of a contract with Moss Carpenter to complete campus projects including natural-grass resurfacing and drainage repairs at Lakeland Elementary School and drainage/erosion fixes at the district’s baseball and softball complex.

Dr Laura presented the proposed scope, saying the summer work would address erosion and drainage problems on the main playground area at Lakeland Elementary “and it is natural grass and not artificial turf.” She said the project will also fix two drainage issues at Lakeland Preparatory School that are interfering with bullpen drainage and correct erosion in a baseball outfield.

According to the presentation, the project was publicly bid and drew four bidders; the successful bid was reported in the record as “199, 000, and 60 dollars,” and the presenter asked the board to approve a 15% contingency to cover unforeseen costs. Dr Laura told the board she would sign the contract the next day if the board approved the resolution.

Board members said they had reviewed the bid documents and expressed general support. A motion was made and seconded to take the item up for a vote. The transcript records the move to vote and the chair’s adjournment of the meeting, but it does not include an unambiguous roll-call tally or a clearly recorded outcome in the available text.

The resolution is identified in the meeting as LSS Resolution 2026.0601 and would authorize contracting with Moss Carpenter to perform the listed campus projects. The transcript does not specify funding sources beyond the bid and the requested contingency, nor does it provide a final vote tally or effective date for the contract.