School Board Meeting 3-23-2026

The Owen J. Roberts School Board held a regular business meeting on March 23, 2026, which included extensive discussions on a procurement matter involving the replacement of three synthetic turf athletic fields and a running track. The board considered a construction agreement with Keystone Sports Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, for this project. Concerns were raised by a student and board members about the environmental and health impacts of the rubber infill material specified in the bid, with suggestions to explore alternative infill materials such as coconut, cork, or sand. Due to bidding and legal constraints, the board acknowledged that changing specifications now would likely delay the project beyond the summer timeline. A motion to approve the contract as bid was initially defeated, leading to a decision to gather more information from the vendor and schedule a special meeting for a focused vote on the matter. Other agenda items included routine approvals, committee reports, and policy discussions, but no additional procurement actions were taken. The board also addressed community concerns about policy changes and student rights related to extracurricular activities and uniforms.