At its regular meeting Monday night, the USD 470 board of education authorized a call for bids on the general groundwork necessary to prepare the new high school sports complex area for construction.
Some details for drainage specifications have yet to be completed, however, they will be ready in the immediate future.
"It is anticipated that, within the next 2-3 weeks, the architect will have final drawings needed for such grading and dirt plans," Dr. Ron Ballard, superintendent, said. "When the drawings are finalized, it will be appropriate to call for bids."
Coaches, building administrators and other district personnel met last month to finalize plans for the locker rooms, offices, storage areas, restrooms, concession areas and the press box. Plans for the other aspects of the Arkansas City sports complex will be finalized at a later date.
Ballard said the architect, representatives from Hutton Construction and district leadership will meet with the ACHS Band and Athletic Booster Clubs on Monday, January 19, to share the plans and to solicit input for details such as: tailgating and pre-game areas for cookouts, possible development of a hall or walk-of-fame area that might include in-laid bricks for names and teams that groups wish to recognize.
