The Atlantic School Board is still kicking around ideas about what to do with the district’s athletic facilities. More specifically, improving the current Trojan Bowl to make it safer and ADA compliant, or updating the High School Soccer field, making it a multi-purpose (including football), field. The answer may come next month. A Master Planning Committee submitted its recommendation following several meetings over the past couple of years, after an architect was hired to conduct an athletics facility study, and the Board, Wednesday agreed they need to get the ball rolling again. The board will continue their discussion at the January 24^th work session with a goal to decide at the February 14^th board meeting.

School Board President Alison Bruckner said safety should be the main factor in making their decision which direction they should go, next. Problem areas around the Trojan Bowl include: An insufficient playing area size meet the current safety requirements; the cinder track around the field is difficult to deal with during inclement weather, as it becomes muddy and creates problems for anyone using it, including cheerleaders, the band, and transport vehicles; and, there is erosion of padding around the retaining walls taking place.

The facilities study showed also, that the bleachers on the visitor side are not ADA compliant.