Board member Moore presented a proposal to form a capital-raise committee and outlined goals to identify alternative funding streams, community partners and specific capital priorities at the April 22 work study.

Moore described a committee that would engage business leaders, parents, PTO and community groups to pursue grants, corporate sponsorships, naming rights and other revenue sources. He suggested an initial timeline that would establish the committee in May–June, conduct outreach in August–October, and return recommendations in October–November. Moore highlighted potential project targets such as athletic facilities and longer-term facility needs.

Board members discussed the appropriate size and composition of the committee, with several members suggesting a community call for volunteers and aiming for roughly 10–12 participants drawn from business, nonprofit and parent groups. Cabinet staff would facilitate and support the committee’s work.

Separately, the board discussed a committee to explore bond/override possibilities. Some members noted prior practice where superintendent-led groups did similar research; others said a board-level, open-meeting committee could improve transparency. Questions were raised about timing: the board and staff noted the district’s current workload (school consolidation and moving tasks) and the known costs of running an election — for example, mailing ballots for tens of thousands of registered voters and county fees to place measures on the ballot. Board members said a targeted public outreach and clarity about costs, timelines and campaign resources would be needed before any public measure.

The board asked staff to take initial public outreach steps, gather interested community members and return with a plan and candidate list for any committees the board chooses to form.