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Board of Education Agenda: Turf, Lights, Parking at WHS

Board to vote on a bond to fund a turf field with lights as well as on proposed parking changes for Westfield High School.

The will meet at 8 p.m. Monday to vote on approving a bond that would be used to fund the installation of a multi-purpose turf athletic field with lights at . 

At the Board's , supervisor of athletics Sandy Mamary presented a proposal outlining construction costs for the field totaling $3.3 million, which would include all fees, landscaping and storage as well as the construction of minimal spillage lighting, bleachers and a batting cage.

The field would be the district’s response to an increasing amount of participation in athletics, a trend that will presumably only continue given the expected student population bump. Mamary said the facility would increase capacity for athletic and physical education activity, allow for repeated field use without damaging the grounds, and alleviate what has become a nightmare scheduling situation.

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The Board will also vote to adopt or reject proposed on Wednesday, April 18. To see details of the proposed changes, click here. 

Prior to the start of the BOE meeting, the Education Fund will host a ceremony at 7 p.m. to recognize students who participated in the 'Eyes of Westfield Photo Contest.' Students are welcome to enjoy refreshments with the Education Fund and members of the BOE before the contest winners are announced. 

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All are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting. 


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