District presents revised school designs, schedules informational sessions ahead of possible March 2026 ballot

Architects and the district's construction manager presented revised designs and updated cost estimates Tuesday for a new three-story middle school and additions at the district's elementary schools, and district leaders told the Board of Education they will hold community information sessions this fall before the board decides in December whether to place a funding measure on the March 2026 ballot. "We have been having a number of meetings to talk about our updated renderings," Doctor Woodland said as the presentation opened. Ed Wright of DLA Architects said the teams have worked to "right size" building elements and to refine plans so program needs are retained while reducing square footage in nonessential areas. Josh, the district's construction manager, said his firm came on in June and has been developing a granular cost estimate using current market pricing and bid-alternate strategy to…