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Candidate outlines steps for facilities planning and community referendum outreach
Summary
Tyrone Brookens said he would review the district's long‑range facility and maintenance plans, hold community input sessions, test tax tolerance and adjust proposals before pursuing a referendum.
Tyrone Brookens, a finalist for superintendent, described a stepwise approach to facility needs assessment and any potential referendum: review long‑range facility plans and the district’s long term facility maintenance (LTFM) schedule, convene facilities and finance staff, run community input sessions, test community tax tolerance and, if appropriate, redesign a campaign and work with consultants.
Why it matters: facility planning can require voter approval and large capital expenditures; the candidate described both technical review and community engagement as necessary precursors to a successful bond or levy measure.
Brookens said he would look at 5‑, 10‑ and 15‑year plans and the physical condition of buildings, align operational needs with projected enrollment trends, prioritize options through a disciplined process and communicate decisions broadly to the community. He recommended convening stakeholders, including teachers’ unions and local officials, to build support and suggested adjusting scope if a prior attempt failed.
Brookens cited a past experience in which a 10‑year plan initially failed “75% no.” He said his team returned with a pared‑down five‑year plan, refined messaging, a new campaign and broader stakeholder engagement; the subsequent effort passed and delivered a set of projects now underway.
No formal action or vote was taken during the interview.
