When School Resource Officer Keven Rush walked into the Payson Police Department’s training room Tuesday, all eyes zoomed in on his neon green and pink beard.
One physical education class after another uses the gym.
But the floor needs regular maintenance the school district just hasnât been able to afford.
So, several groups stepped in to help recently.
Thanks to their efforts, they raised $20,000 needed for the three-week project that should begin later this month and wrap up in June. The district contracted Arizona Gym Floors to do the project.
Payson Golf Club held a golf tournament to raise money for the project, and Backwoods held a fundraiser. Keith Family Flooring, RVN3, the Mogollon Sporting Association and the MHA Foundation also donated to the project.