SchoolsSaturday, November 7
Christian County's school board approves more CCHS parking and a new stadium sound system
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Christian County's school board on Thursday approved five change orders totaling over $186,000. Three add parking at Christian County High School, where Assistant Superintendent Jason Wilson said the front lot often runs out of spots during the school day.
Asphalt is the biggest of three parking costs the board approved
Source: Christian County Now
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Asphalt paving | $88,756 |
| Sidewalk, curb and gutter | $52,930 |
| Topsoil and excavation | $35,000 |
The work adds around 38 spots, bringing the lot to just under 100, plus a sidewalk from the student lot to the bus lot. Pricing includes about $35,000 for Herring Construction of Eddyville and about $89,000 for Rogers Group.
- Sound system: replacement for over $77,000
- Also approved: wrestling mats and internet at the athletic complex
- Funding: just over $2 million left in construction contingency
- 2027-28 calendar: Aug. 11, 2027 to May 19, 2028
- The calendar needs a second vote first
What the school board approved Thursday
- 38
- added parking spots at CCHS, around
- $186,000
- and more across five change orders
- $77,000
- and more for the stadium sound system
Sources: Christian County Now, WHOP Radio
Speakers at the Stadium of Champions are only on the home side now. Wilson wants them mounted on light poles on both sides of the stadium.
Sources: WHOP Radio, Christian County Now, WHVO Radio