The Dickson County School Board voted Feb. 7 to purchase new lighting for three district sports fields using a SourceWell procurement price, approving standard (non-color) fixtures for the high-school football complex, the high-school soccer field and Dixon Middle School.

District staff told the board ordering the lights now is critical to avoid project delays. SourceWell provided prices in vendor quotes presented to the board: $259,000 for the high-school football field (district sports complex), $124,600 for the existing high-school soccer field, and $189,000 for Dixon Middle School. A $30,000 adder for custom color lighting was presented; the board voted to approve the standard lights without the color option.

During discussion, staff explained that the Dixon Middle School installation would likely require additional wiring work beyond simply replacing fixtures, which is reflected in the higher SourceWell price for that site. Board members noted the middle-school field had multiple failed fixtures and could not be repaired in time for the season without replacement.

A motion to approve purchase of all three lighting packages without the color option passed; the transcript records a 6-aye vote on the motion. Staff said they will proceed with ordering and scheduling the installations to minimize season delays. The funding source for the purchases was discussed as part of the existing project scope; no new bond or long-term financing was approved at the meeting.