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Hillsborough Today
By the People, for the People
Hillsborough School Board Approves $950K for High School Field and Track Replacement
The board also approved proposals for masonry work and ceiling replacement at other district schools.
Feb. 9, 2026 at 5:07pm
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The Hillsborough Township School District Board of Education has approved over $1 million in improvements, including a $950,902.75 contract to replace the synthetic turf field and track at the high school, as well as proposals for district-wide masonry work and ceiling replacement at Woods Road Elementary School.
Why it matters
The aging high school field and track have become a priority for the district, which is investing in these infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and modern athletic facilities for students. The additional masonry and ceiling work across the district demonstrates the board's commitment to maintaining and improving school buildings.
The details
The board awarded a contract to FieldTurf USA, Inc. to replace the high school's synthetic turf field and track. They also approved proposals for LAN Associates to conduct district-wide exterior masonry control joint replacements and ceiling replacement at Woods Road Elementary. While some board members raised concerns about the ceiling project's cost and priority, the superintendent recommended the work needs to be done.
- The Board of Education approved the proposals at its January 29, 2026 meeting.
- The high school field and track replacement is expected to cost up to $950,902.75.
The players
Hillsborough Township School District Board of Education
The governing body responsible for overseeing the district's schools and approving major improvement projects.
FieldTurf USA, Inc.
The company awarded the contract to replace the high school's synthetic turf field and track.
LAN Associates
The firm approved to conduct district-wide masonry work and the ceiling replacement at Woods Road Elementary.
Jean Trujillo
A board member who raised concerns about the cost and priority of the ceiling replacement project.
Michael Volpe
The district superintendent who recommended the ceiling work needs to be done.
What they’re saying
“I just don't think that is the highest priority and request for the operations committee to take a look at it.”
— Jean Trujillo, Board Member
“My view on it is that is a lot of money for ceiling tiles. I think the money could be better spent elsewhere.”
— Jean Trujillo, Board Member
“It is my recommendation that this work needs to be done and we can't solicit bids for us until we have the architects for that work.”
— Michael Volpe, Superintendent
What’s next
After the bids come back for the ceiling replacement project, the Board will need to take action to accept any of those bids and then proceed with the work.
The takeaway
The Hillsborough School Board is prioritizing critical infrastructure upgrades across the district, including a major investment in the high school's athletic facilities. While there are some concerns about the cost and priority of certain projects, the board is working to address the district's facility needs in a strategic manner.
