Meeting Highlights - March 12
GBN and GBS turf field bids come in under budget The Board of Education reviewed the results of the formal bid process for the installation of turf fields at both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. If approved, turf installation is scheduled to occur at GBS this summer. The total cost for field installation at GBS is $1,524,416 and includes the turf/earthwork, paving/running track, and site utilities. The district also bid out GBN's field surface in conjunction with the GBS surface in order to enjoy a cost savings, even though GBN will not receive its field until the summer of 2013. The cost for GBN's field surface is $471,622. Overall, the total bids came in $49,062 under budget. There is an additional $1 million in work for the field at GBN that will be bid out next year. The estimated budget for the installation of artificial surfaces at both schools is $3.5 million and includes synthetic surfaces, irrigation systems, site work/drainage, running track replacement, water detention, and fees/contingencies. The project will be funded by a number of sources including: Athletic Booster Club Donations, Small Building Project allocations, School Community Donations, Capital Projects Reserve, and remaining Build America Bond Funds. The principals have been meeting with potential advertisers in the community about renting space on the scoreboards. The annual cost for an ad would likely be $5,000 and would require a five or 10-year commitment. The district expects to collect $200,000 over five years or $400,000 over ten years to help fund the fields. The district anticipates an increase in field usage from 4 percent to potentially 100 percent of allowable time* and would offer many more student groups the opportunity to utilize the outdoor facilities. The fields would be used for physical education classes, marching band, school and community athletic practices and competitions. *Allowable time is defined as approximately ¾ of the calendar year and 3,500 total hours. Board holds organizational meeting In accordance with Illinois State Code, the Board will elect officers for the 2012-13 school year at their regular meeting on May 14. District seeks approximately $50K in state grant funds The Glenbrooks qualify for $50,000 of Governor Quinn's $50 million dollar state program, aimed at improving existing structures. Board reviews policy revisions Three policies including Meetings of the Board of Education, Food Service and School Aid for Children of Low-income Families, and Corporate Sponsorship were on the docked for discussion. View policy drafts | 
