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Board hears plan to use Clark Springs for wellness services and Open High School; no vote required
Summary
Administration proposed a limited reuse of Clark Springs to host a division wellness center and to house Open High School activities, citing an estimated $4 million cost to fully replace the HVAC system and that full renovation is not in current budget.
District staff updated trustees on a recommendation to permit limited use of the Clark Springs facility for two purposes while full HVAC replacement — estimated at roughly $4 million — remains unfunded: a wellness center to support families and a limited return of Open High School functions.
Staff said the wellness use would be run by the wellness team and that one example use could be private laundry access for families in need and a small on-site pantry; staff said they have secured a Communities In Schools grant for initial setup but that donations are not being accepted until the site is organized. The presentation noted Open High School previously used the site for shared spaces such as the multipurpose gym and theater and staff recommended that limited use be restored consistent with past practice.
Administrators stressed contingency planning because the building’s HVAC system is old and could fail; users would need contingency plans for any HVAC shutdowns. Trustees asked whether a formal vote was required; staff said no vote was needed for the limited-use recommendation at this time and confirmed additional outreach to community partners would follow.
Speakers included district staff overseeing facility and wellness programs and trustees who asked clarifying questions.
