11/3/21 + 11/8/21 versions of

Landscape Design Proposal

featuring Artificial Turf

for LGUSD Outdoor Learning Spaces

Meeting Announcement

published 11/3/21


As a follow-up to the September 14 community discussion, please join us on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 4:30pm at the District Office, where all CDPH guidelines for indoor meeting protocols will be followed. The discussion will focus on the proposed capital improvement plans, including landscaping upgrades at Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue, and Van Meter schools. The proposed schematic designs for the outdoor learning spaces, an adaptive playground at Van Meter, and artificial grass playing fields will also be discussed. This meeting is in preparation for the Board of Trustees meeting on November 18, 2021

Pros / Cons of Synthetic Turf (the landscape designer's assessment)

published 11/3/21

FAQ Regarding Landscape Upgrades

published 11/3/21

Outdoor Classrooms and Campus Landscaping Update (11/3/21 version)

published 11/3/21

History of Improvements at LGUSD

published 11/3/21

Capital Plan 2021-2036

published 11/3/21

Funds available for Capital

published 11/3/21

Capital Funding

published 11/3/21

Priorities for 2021-2026

published 11/3/21

Solar Installations with Generator Backup

published 11/3/21

Classroom Courtyard Areas

published 11/3/21

Blossom Hill Frontage Improvements

Daves School Kinder Area

published 11/3/21

Van Meter Life Lab

published 11/3/21

Van Meter Alt Courtyard & Accessible Playground

published 11/3/21

Play Field Areas - Reviewing Hybrid Grass & Turf

published 11/3/21

Is Synthetic Turf Safe for our community?

published 11/3/21

Synthetic Turf - Safety

published 11/3/21

Synthetic Turf - Water Conservation

published 11/3/21

Project Construction Budget Discussion

published 11/3/21

Current Project Timeline

published 11/3/21

Outdoor Classrooms and Campus Landscaping Update (new content 11/8/21)

A revised version of the above slide presentation was presented at the 11/8/21 Community Forum. Below are snapshots of some (all?) of the new content.

Key Changes Based on Site Input

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Key Considerations

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Should We Prioritize Artificial Turf for Fields

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Environmental Compatibility of Synthetic Turf - page 1

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Environmental Compatibility of Synthetic Turf - page 2

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Environmental Compatibility of Synthetic Turf - page 3

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Recommendation

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation

Current Project Timeline

shared during LGUSD's 11/8/21 Community Forum presentation