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District posts housing RFP for west-of-town site; donation offer could require annexation
Summary
Superintendent reported a 66‑page RFP is posted seeking development out west; the district also said a local resident has offered donated land that would require annexation, and the board picked two members to work on the RFP outreach and HOA contact.
Superintendent Celine Wicks told the board on March 3 that the district has posted a 66‑page request for proposals (RFP) seeking housing opportunities west of town and that district staff have begun outreach to homeowners associations, including Silver Spur HOA.
Wicks also said a community member has offered to donate land to the district but noted the parcel would require annexation into the city before the district could proceed. She said the RFP language is currently specific to the west-of-town site but that the potential donated parcel could require changing the district’s approach if the offer materializes.
Board members discussed next steps and agreed to designate two board members to serve in an advisory role for the RFP outreach: Laura and Kevin both said they will take part; Cresta stated she was willing but would acquiesce to the group’s decision. Wicks asked to meet individually with the designated members as RFP responses come in so the district can coordinate HOA briefings and community consultation.
Why it matters: Securing housing for staff and families is a district priority tied to recruitment and retention. A donated parcel that requires annexation would add municipal planning and approval steps and could change the district’s timeline.
What’s next: Wicks said she will contact the Silver Spur HOA and coordinate site visits with at least two board members when RFP responses arrive. Board members did not take a formal vote; they provided direction to staff to proceed with the RFP process and with outreach about the potential donated parcel.
Ending: District staff will report back to the board on RFP responses and any developments related to a donated parcel and annexation requirements.
