LYME-OLD LYME — The Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) meets this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 6, for its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the BOE Conference Room in Center School.
The BOE agenda includes under New Business: Approval of Multipurpose Artificial Playing Surface.
The following comment is published in the General Overview of the project on the Region 18 website under, Playing Surface Options: The original presentations focused on a crumb-rubber infill, a recycled product that can also be repurposed at the time of replacement. We are also looking at alternative infill options. Some options such as cork/coconut blends, walnut shells, etc. are no longer being considered based on the high cost of installation and yearly maintenance or irrigation needs that can’t be met. That still leaves a handful of other infill options currently being explored.
In view of that comment, LymeLine asked Ian Neviaser, Superintendent of Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, whether the proposal had changed from that discussed in a number of presentations with both Lyme-Old Lyme Schools audiences and various Old Lyme commissions. He responded by email, “The proposal from [the Facilities ] committee has been adjusted to include Brockfill instead of crumb rubber.”
Adding that the final decision on the playing surface will be made this evening, he also noted that if a change to Brockfill were to be made, it does not require the proposal to be resubmitted to any commissions in Old Lyme.
A live stream of the meeting will be available at this link:
http://region18.devosvideo.com/show?video=bf6143e600f1&apg=db58a112
In-person attendance is also possible at the meeting, but masks must be worn and social distancing respected.
Anyone wishing to make public comment virtually may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.us/j/83527766795; Meeting ID: 835 2776 6795;
+16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York).
Those choosing this option will be required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before making their comments to the board.
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