Sycamore tree removed from Sullivan campus

A sycamore tree whose roots were breaking the concrete sidewalk at the Sullivan Middle School campus was removed in late July.

The work was part of a $4,993 contract with Erickson-Hall Construction Company for the tree removal and concrete work. A 3-1 Bonsall Unified School District board vote July 14, with Sylvia Tucker opposed on procedural grounds and Lou Riddle absent, approved the contract.

"Buckled concrete is not a safe situation," said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham.

The tree, which was between 10 and 12 feet tall, was causing a health and safety issue as well as an access issue...