How long has the District been considering artificial turf for the stadium fields?
The Board of Education first considered artificial surfaces for the District’s stadiums during the 2002-2003 school year by forming a Stadium Surface Committee. The Committee was formed for the purpose of researching cost and benefits of artificial surfaces. At that time, the Committee’s report was held in abeyance due to significant fiscal challenges facing the District. After resolution of the fiscal challenges and other facility needs underway, it was timely for the Board to consider installation of the artificial surfaces again. At its meeting on September 20, 2007, the Board approved to reconvene the Stadium Surface Committee, with its focus to further investigate the areas of: stadium usage, maintenance, and safety.
