District updates on student-built house program; recent sale fell through and property back on market

The Board of Education heard an update on the district’s student house-construction program and was told that a recent sale of a student-built house fell through and the property is back on the market.

Why it matters: The house-construction program provides hands-on career and technical education (CTE) experience for students; proceeds from home sales typically support the program and community partners.

Program highlights and student role Superintendent Dr. Conrad described the program as a growing district tradition that gives students real-world construction experience. He said students have begun construction on the current house and thanked community partners who support the project. Dr. Conrad singled out a senior, William Feider of North High School, as the first student to both design and help build the house.

Sale status During the meeting Mark (district staff) told the board the anticipated sale to a bank fell through and the house is back on the market; he said staff will return to the board when there is a new offer and expects the next sale price will be larger. Board members took no immediate action.

Ending Board members commended the staff and community partners involved in the program and asked whether buyers needed financing help; staff said they will follow up and bring final sale figures to the board when available.