An ongoing issue suddenly became an emergency earlier this fall for a McLean County school district - now they are scrambling to decide how to move forward.

Heyworth Schools track has seen an ongoing issue in one area where it has on-again, off-again unstable but this fall, it came to a head when it became permanently unstable. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Taylor indicates the plan is to resurface the track completely.

Dr. Taylor indicates the Board of Education approved up to $3 million in bonds but they plan to tap into reserves and use 'Health/Life Safety' funds as well to fund the resurfacing.

The district has applied for a grant to help fund the project. Dr. Taylor explains they will have to tap into several resources to get this unexpected expense paid for.

A benefit for the district is they know far enough in advance, they can find ways to still have a track season. Dr. Taylor indicates they are partnering with neighboring districts to find a way to have a full schedule.

Dr. Taylor calls it a frustrating process but compliments the understanding of the Heyworth community.