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Thank you!
Letter from DASD Board of Education President Jan Berg and Superintendent Eric Runez
Planning has begun for the projects that will:
- increase capacity for our rapidly growing student population
- address aging facilities and infrastructure
- provide collaborative, flexible learning spaces to support evolving teaching and learning needs
- support operational expenses associated with new facilities and improved educational programming
The design and planning process began in April. Information and progress is posted at www.DASDconstruction.org
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Update: On Monday, April 22, a group presented a fundraising proposal to the Board of Education for replacing the current grass field at DMB Community Bank Stadium with turf. Below is more information:
- The turf is not part of the referendum.
- The field is currently in need of extensive repair.
- The fund raising group must have commitments for $475,000 in donations before anything moves forward, including any matching funds from the District.
- The district has budgeted for repair of the grass field in the capital maintenance budget. Any additional funds needed to match the donations will be taken from the district's fund balance (not referendum money).
- According to Athletic/Activities Director Mike McHugh, moving toward turf vs. continuing with (and repairing) the grass field, at a minimum, allows for:
- increased opportunities for more individuals and more programs
- ability to use during heavy rain periods
- earlier access following the winter season. (Girls soccer and lacrosse rents MATC Field for practices early in the season.)
- ability to use the field for practices
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