A $2,000,000 fundraising campaign to save Clark Field is set to get underway. Friends of Clark Field spokeswoman Ruth Kaczor says they've received letters of support from the city of St. Cloud and the school district to move forward with the project.
The spokesperson for Friends of Clark Field, Ruth Kaczor was my guest on WJON today. Ruth told me that the goal of their group is reach their fundraising goal of $675,000 for both phase 1 and phase 2 by June 1 to renovate Clark Field.
The Friends of Clark Field group is gearing up to start fundraising for a proposed $675,000 renovation project for the site. The school board discussed the renovation project during their Thursday night meeting, after Superintendent Willie Jett met with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Friends of Clark Field leader Ruth Kaczor.
New renovation designs and a fundraising plan with the goal of bringing varsity sports back to Clark Field were revealed Thursday morning. Members present from the District 742 school board remain on the fence with the plan.
With the news that District 742 would maintain Clark Field last week, the Friends of Clark Field group is now exploring options to restore the field for varsity sports. The original proposal to build a $26 million early childhood education, community education, media services and district administration facility on the site has been reconsidered by the district.
The spokes person for the group "Friends of Clark Field", Ruth Kaczor joined me on WJON today. She talked about the stopped demolition of Clark Field and the hope to find a more permanent spot for the District 742 Early Childhood program.
After the St. Cloud area school district developed a plan in the spring/summer to tear down Clark Field and put in a $25 million building on the site for early childhood and other programs, many in the community were frustrated and upset with the decision.