Alpine School District presents $91.8 million FY26 capital budget proposal, funds buses, remodels and technology upgrades

Alpine School District staff told the board at a study session that the proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget allocates about $91.8 million and would fund vehicle purchases, building remodels, technology upgrades and ongoing maintenance.

Bea, budget presenter for the district, said the capital budget “for fiscal year 26 is $91,000,008.77” and that the figure reflects an estimated FY25 fund balance and FY26 tax revenues after set‑asides for a rainy‑day reserve and the building fund.

The proposal’s nut graf: the plan bundles one‑time project funding rather than ongoing salaries, and staff say the recommended package is intended to stay within available capital revenues while addressing safety, technology and facility needs across the district.

Most important items included in the recommendation are: - Fleet: funding to buy 23 new school buses at about $205,000 each (roughly $4.7 million) as part of a multi‑year effort to replace and expand the fleet. Staff said a future request could seek up to 50 buses in total over multiple years. - Remodels and building fund uses: a $3.5 million remodeling package covering restroom remodels at Lakeridge Junior High, Bonneville Elementary, Orem Elementary and Meadow…