Board approves framework to fund capital projects; Pine View auditorium and Fine Arts wing among priorities
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The board approved a framework to free capital funds for a multi‑year slate of facility projects, with staff to bid and return for individual project approvals. The vote to authorize the capital project funding framework passed by voice vote.
The Washington County School District board voted to approve the capital‑projects funding framework discussed at the Sept. 22 work session, clearing the way for staff to begin planning and bidding on a multi‑year list of facility projects.
Superintendent and staff presenters outlined prioritized projects including Pine View High School auditorium repairs and a Fine Arts wing, classroom and circulation upgrades at several elementary and middle schools, Water Canyon High classroom additions, and parking and circulation improvements at multiple high schools. Staff said work would begin out of the district’s operating fund (Fund 10) and then be moved into the district’s capital levy fund (Fund 32) as the 2026–27 levy and budget are finalized.
Board members discussed specific items the packet lists for design and repair: Pine View High School auditorium issues (including a newly reported wet spot in the auditorium subfloor), building refreshes for older elementary schools, a possible press box replacement at a stadium, a proposed Water Canyon commons and classroom expansion, and multiple bus‑relief and parking projects.
The board held a public hearing for the capital projects and no members of the public spoke. A motion to approve the capital project funding framework carried by voice vote; the board chair said the motion was made by Member St. Miller and seconded by Member Wade and that the motion carried after an aye vote. The board also approved a set of LEA‑specific license items for two staff members so they could qualify for teacher salary supplements and supplies tied to state reporting. A subsequent motion to go into closed session carried by voice vote (moved by Member Hammers; seconded by Member Collins).
Staff emphasized that project‑by‑project bids and contracts will return to the board for approval; the vote taken at the meeting freed the budget framework so planning and design work can commence.