Board approves surplus declaration, sale of small Highland Terrace parcel to City of Shoreline for $130,200
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Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2025‑6 to declare a roughly 8,000‑square‑foot parcel adjacent to Highland Terrace Elementary surplus and approved sale to the City of Shoreline to allow construction of a roundabout; the sale requires a 45‑day notice period and proceeds will be deposited in the district capital projects fund.
The Shoreline School Board voted unanimously April 1 to adopt Resolution 2025‑6 declaring approximately 8,000 square feet of unused property adjacent to Highland Terrace Elementary School surplus and approving its sale to the City of Shoreline for the appraised value of $130,200.
Assistant Superintendent Angela Van Essen told the board the city requested the parcel as part of mitigation related to Shoreline Community College development and plans to use the land to construct a roundabout. The parcel was appraised by a certified appraiser at $130,200; state law requires a public hearing and a waiting period before the sale of district real property when the appraised value exceeds $70,000.
During the meeting the board opened the statutorily required public hearing; no one in person or via Zoom spoke for or against the sale, and the hearing was closed. Director Williams moved adoption of Resolution 2025‑6; Director Cohen seconded. The advisory student representatives registered aye, and the board’s vote carried unanimously.
Procedure and next steps - Because the property value exceeds $70,000, statute (RCW 28A.335.120) requires public notice, a hearing, and a waiting period. Administration noted the sale cannot be finalized until at least 45 days after the final public notice. Based on the published timeline, the district stated the sale could proceed on or after May 12, 2025. - Proceeds from the sale will be deposited in the district’s Capital Projects Fund as required.
Quote "She appraised the property at $130,200," Assistant Superintendent Van Essen said during the presentation.
Board action - Motion to adopt Resolution 2025‑6: moved by Director Williams; seconded by Director Cohen; vote: unanimous.
What it means locally The district said the city will use the parcel to construct a traffic roundabout tied to a nearby development; proceeds will go to the district capital projects fund. The sale followed required appraisal and public‑hearing steps under state law.