Board tables decision on placing elementary-facility plan on November ballot

May 11, 2026

Board members discussed placing an elementary facility measure before voters, debated cost thresholds and outreach, and voted to table the November-election decision pending cost reductions and additional community engagement.

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A board member moved to support placing an elementary-facility measure on the November ballot; trustees asked about the July deadline and whether lowering the project cost below psychological thresholds (near $20 million) would improve passage odds. Consultants warned construction costs are volatile and said narrower scopes or cost reductions can affect support.

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