Tag Archives: Gym Floor

The Van Buren County School Board is considering splitting the Spencer Elementary School gym floor replacement into two separate projects. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said estimates for a new floor came back at some $350,000. He said the last time the district solicited bids for the project, no bids were placed because of issues with doorway transitions. Copeland said ... Read More »

Overton County Schools working on the replacement of the gym floor at Allons Elementary School after years of flooding issues. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said during periods of heavy rainfall, moisture rises from the ground and dampens the gym floor. He said the school has had to cancel basketball games and physical education classes because of the conditions. “We ... Read More »

Jackson County School System to bid out upgrade work on its gym floors at Jackson County High School and Jackson County Middle School. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the work at Jackson County Middle School involves redoing paint and reformatting the volleyball courts. She said Jackson County High School’s floor will be a larger undertaking. “We try to do ... Read More »

Van Buren Elementary’s gym floor will be replaced thanks to federal COVID money. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the school board’s spending plan includes the capital project. “It’s rubberized right now,” Cole said. ‘We’ve had it for about 24 years. It’s past its life expectancy, and we’re hoping to put wood in. But, we’ll have to see how much ... Read More »