Facilities staff told the RSU 40/MSAD 40 board that preliminary technical work is underway to define priorities for a capital improvement effort at the high school, but the board received no request for funds or a vote on a referendum.

Brian (last name not specified), who reported to the board, said the facilities subcommittee directed staff to pursue a capital improvement plan for "the high school" and that Energy Efficiency Investments (EEI) and NOVA Studio Architects are conducting site visits and reviewing blueprints and mechanical systems.

Why it matters: the presentation begins the public planning stage for a building long cited as a community priority and will shape what the district may take to local select boards or voters.

Staff said the district was "number 52 on that list" of the state's capital construction priorities and noted no movement toward funding so far. Brian said the presentation at this meeting was intended to "get the conversation started" and that hard figures from architects and EEI are still pending.

Board members were told the facilities subcommittee and staff will return to the board with a more detailed report at the next meeting; no formal action to authorize spending, a feasibility study, or a referendum was taken.

Discussion vs. decision: the meeting record shows informational staff updates and direction to continue planning and gather cost estimates. There was no motion authorizing capital expenditures or a bond/referral to voters recorded in the transcript.

Background: staff referenced a prior district priority list (2023) and said some progress has been made on earlier items; they emphasized that the next meeting will include a more detailed presentation and likely figures from architects.

Ending: staff asked the board to review the materials and prepare to discuss next steps when hard cost estimates are available.