Frisco ISD board of trustees approved several construction projects at a Sept. 14 meeting.

The trustees approved a change order for the Memorial Stadium expansion for an additional $356,968.

In March, trustees approved a contract for CORE Construction in the amount of $3.4 million for improvements to the stadium. However the project was delayed.

Richard Wilkinson, deputy superintendent for Business Services, told the board the reason for the delay is because Oncor electrical service lines were not documented.

Wilkinson said construction of the new concession building could not start until the lines were moved, which could take a considerable amount of time.

CORE construction also added more to the project such as additional paving and ramps, correcting existing drainage issues and upgrading the sound system in the press box and more.

Because of this, CORE Construction had to increase the contract amount from $3.4 million to $3.8 million. However the amount still comes in under budget of the $4.2 established in the 2014 bond.

Any unused funds will be returned to FISD.

Elementary Turf Projects

Trustees approved a bid of $1.6 million from Hellas Construction to install turf play areas at FISD elementary schools. This will include current elementary schools and those still to be built under the 2014 bond program. All funds including from the maintenance and renovations portion of the bond program will be used.

The size of most play areas will be about 3,600 square feet, said Wilkinson.

In a press release, Wilkinson said turf play areas will reduce maintenance costs, promote water conservation and enhance the playing surface for students.