HYDE PARK – The high jumpers on the school district track teams this year will find their landings softer after clearing the bar.
The Hyde Park school board recently voted to spend $9,139 to purchase a new high jump pad and related aluminum athletic equipment.
The district is operating under a contingency budget that restricts spending on new equipment. Money can only be spent on items deemed necessary for the health and safety of the students.
In this case, district Athletic Director Amy McArdle said the condition of the district’s high jump landing system may pose a risk of injury to athletes in the winter and spring track and field programs.
School board member Glenn Watson said, “The (landing) pit is in bad enough shape.”
- John Davis
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