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Board authorizes facilities master‑plan update, hires Studio W and polling/consultants to explore bond
Summary
Trustees approved a refresh of the district Facilities Master Plan, reengaged Studio W Architects, and authorized polling and consulting contracts to test community support and draft potential bond language for future capital projects.
The Eureka Union School District Board of Trustees on March 10 approved a process to update its Facilities Master Plan and authorized contracting with a facilities architect and two bond consultants to test voter support for a future bond measure.
The board voted to reengage Studio W Architects to lead a truncated master‑plan update focused on community outreach, prioritization of projects and alignment with potential local bond and state construction funding. Brian (Studio W) told trustees that the district’s last master plan was completed about six years ago and state rules now encourage regular updates to remain eligible for certain state construction funds.
District staff said the updated master plan will include a community‑outreach element and a project prioritization list suitable for potential inclusion in a local bond resolution and future state grant applications. The presentation stated a goal of finalizing the plan to inform a 2026 bond measure timeline, if the board chooses to pursue one.
Trustees also approved contracts with FM3 for community polling and Props and Measures for bond‑measure consulting. FM3 will field a feasibility survey to gauge voter opinion on timing, tax rates and project lists; Props and Measures will support communication, stakeholder outreach and drafting of ballot language if the district moves forward. Staff emphasized the contracts are staged and can be halted if polling indicates insufficient support.
Board members said they want robust public education and stakeholder engagement — including internal and external stakeholder meetings, walk‑throughs and clear messaging about projects — before a bond is placed before voters. The board approved Studio W’s engagement and the consultant contracts by voice vote; trustees asked staff to proceed with polling and outreach and to return with refined project lists and cost estimates.
Separately, trustees approved an unrelated request from staff to increase the district’s deferred‑maintenance budget by $283,000 to repair five aging portable classrooms at Maidu (roofing, siding, pier footings and flooring). Staff said repairs will prolong useful life; the board approved the maintenance expenditure and noted the district will continue seeking state funding opportunities that could reimburse local outlays.
