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[Anonymous]

I just heard back from the school board on haying their fields around the schools and bus depots. They want to move forward and meet with us to determine how to proceed since this has never been done before here. Looks like I may be in the hay business by next spring if this continues

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

What about the trash and refuse you'll be picking up along with the hay? Plastic bottles are a scourge around most schools in our area.

Good luck with the venture.

 

[Anonymous]

The haying will be done on the fields that srround the schools. Not the ball fields or student areas. The buffer areas if you will. Also, were going to stipulate that they send someone around to double check there isn't trash. I've looked at a lot of the fields already and haven't seen anything to worry about.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Awesome! Sounds like a plan then.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm pretty excited. We're talking hundreds of acres total. The logistics may get interesting. I've already got a few companies interested in moving the hay for us so we don't have to store it.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

and the state or county doesn't have to pay somebody to cut the grass...a win-win situation for all.

 

[chrisy]

Good luck hope all goes well for you.

 

[slick4591]

Good luck hope all goes well for you.

Ditto!

 

[Anonymous]

Just heard back with an answer from the school district. They aren't going to do it. Reasons: liability, concern about fire(?????) And concern about varmits (???). They are so broke they are shutting sown schools, but they want to pay to have the fields bush hogged instead of letting us do it for free in exchange for the hay.. Bureaucrats at their best. Oh well, I still have 35 acres of fields that I can hay for free.

 

[chippie]

is this the same school district that is hassling you about your daughter getting the chicken pox vaccination?

 

[Anonymous]

Yep. It doesn't have any bearing on their answer tho.2 whole different departments and one doesn't know about the other.

 

[Isomade]

Just amazing, and 25-30 years ago it would have been a no-brainer. I thought it was a great idea that would have been a win-win.

 

[Brute 23]

Fire danger. :roll: Take a picture every time they let it get over grown and send it to them. I doubt they will maintain it like they are predtending they will.

 

[backhoeboogie]

What a waste.

 

[chippie]

ditto ^

That is disappointing.

 

[hillbillycwo]

Hook it may be too late but had an idea that may help you. Call your insurance man and see if you would or could get coverage to protect against their concerns. Talk one on one with your District School Board member and provide them the coverage and then revisit this issue with them. I am sure that you have shown them the savings in black and white. Never knew a "crat" that didn't want to have "Saving $$'s" as an election triumph and stumping point when it comes time for re-election.

 

[cowboy43]

In Texas a Gov. agency has to put the project out for public bids and a contract signed before the work can be done. Check this out and if so put in a bid to mow it.

 

[Anonymous]

Even if we mow it, we can't let it get high enuf to bale it. It would have to go out on bid, but they aren't even entertaining that idea.
I showed them the potential savings, and have all the insurance I would need because I already do work for them. The savings would pay the salaries of 10 teachers a year.

 

[john250]

Even if we mow it, we can't let it get high enuf to bale it. It would have to go out on bid, but they aren't even entertaining that idea.
I showed them the potential savings, and have all the insurance I would need because I already do work for them. The savings would pay the salaries of 10 teachers a year.

Attend the board meetings for a year. Betcha someone has a sweet deal with the mowing. And "grounds maintenance" and "teachers" come from separate budgets, so they really don't care. My guess.

 

[Anonymous]

More than likely. I'm biding my time til my contact becomes superintendent. In the mean time I'm going to slowly fill him on the reality of the situation. Don't want to come off too heavy and jeopardize the contract I have already