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Board reviews 10‑year facilities plan; members press for planned pavement/seal‑coating strategy
Summary
Finance staff previewed the district’s proposed Long‑Term Facilities Maintenance plan for 2026–27, a $12.87 million LTFM program with $7.0 million earmarked for annual projects and district roof, parking‑lot, HVAC and other repairs. Board members asked staff to prioritize pavement seal‑coating and parking‑lot maintenance.
On June 18, 2025, the St. Cloud Area Schools Board of Education reviewed the administration’s proposed 10‑year Long‑Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan the district will submit to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Amy Scalarud, executive director of finance and business services, explained the LTFM program is funded by state aid and a local levy and is legally restricted to specified categories (ADA work, approved health and safety items, and eligible projects to prevent further facility erosion). Scalarud told the board the administration proposes annual LTFM project spending of about $7,000,000.75 (annual projects) and total LTFM revenue for 2026–27 of approximately $12,869,401, which includes debt service for prior LTFM bonds.
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