North Union School District Faces Rising Sports Field Maintenance Costs

Board hears presentation from field consultants on 2026 maintenance plans

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:00pm

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The North Union Board of Education received a presentation from its sports field consultants, Field Source, outlining the anticipated maintenance efforts and costs for the district's athletic fields in 2026 - the fourth year of their collaboration.

Why it matters

Maintaining high-quality sports fields is a significant expense for school districts, and North Union is working to proactively manage these costs to ensure their facilities remain in good condition for student athletes and community use.

The details

At the board's regular meeting, Ryan DeMay with Field Source provided an overview of the planned maintenance work for 2026, which will include aerating, overseeding, fertilizing, and other measures to keep the fields in top shape. The consultants highlighted the need for increased budgeting to cover these ongoing upkeep efforts.

  • The North Union Board of Education heard the presentation at its regular meeting on Monday.
  • 2026 will mark the fourth year of the district's collaboration with Field Source on sports field maintenance.

The players

North Union Board of Education

The governing body of the North Union School District, responsible for overseeing the district's operations and finances, including the maintenance of athletic facilities.

Field Source

The sports field consulting firm that has been working with the North Union School District for the past three years to manage the maintenance and upkeep of the district's athletic fields.

Ryan DeMay

A representative from Field Source who presented the maintenance plan and cost projections to the North Union Board of Education.

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The takeaway

As school districts face increasing budget pressures, proactive management of sports field maintenance costs is crucial to ensure high-quality facilities for student athletes and community use. North Union's partnership with Field Source demonstrates a commitment to staying ahead of these expenses and keeping their fields in top condition.