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District begins technical and instructional adequacy assessments for long‑range facilities master plan
Summary
Epstein Union Architects completed a technical assessment of building systems; the district will begin an educational adequacy review this fall and add site and athletic assessments. Staff said a combined report will go to the board in December to inform spring prioritization.
Representatives described the scope and schedule for a long‑range facilities master planning effort led by EUA Epstein Union Architects, intended to inform board prioritization and any future capital planning.
Staff said EUA conducted a technical assessment in June–July, reviewing building envelopes and major systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structure) to identify system ages and replacement windows; the firm took a systems‑level approach rather than an asset‑by‑asset inventory. The committee was told that the technical report will be combined with an educational adequacy review this fall that assesses whether instructional spaces match curriculum needs (science rooms, technical education, fine arts, reading/intervention spaces) and whether room locations support safety and program delivery.
Point of Beginnings has been engaged to assess civil/site issues and athletic facilities (fields and diamonds). Staff emphasized the intent to use the combined report the board will receive in December to develop scope and prioritization in the spring, including possible community involvement and discussion of any potential debt or referendum questions.
Superintendent Holtzman and staff stressed that prioritization will be a joint process, involving administrators, staff who use the buildings daily, broader community stakeholders and the board, and that administrative recommendations will inform—but not replace—board decision‑making.
Ending: Staff said the board should expect a combined technical and educational adequacy report in December and that spring community engagement will precede any prioritization or referendum recommendation.
