It’s long been debated, when, will Shelbyville High School get field turf to replace the natural grass at McKeand Stadium. 

It appears the time is now.

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Shelbyville Central School Board Superintendent Matt Vance noted that it is time for a replacement of the track at the stadium.  It makes now an ideal time to address the football turf, as well.

School board president Curt Johnson.

Johnson says from having available funding on hand to wanting to get ahead of any supply chain issues that might arise, the time is now.

The goal would be to have the turf and track ready for the next school season, by August 1.