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TCU task force recommends $35–$40 million bond, prioritizes Lonsdale expansion and CTE upgrades
Summary
A citizen task force convened by Tri-City United School District recommends a $35–$40 million bond to fund a major Lonsdale expansion, expanded CTE/ag facilities at the high school and infrastructure repairs; the recommendation follows a district survey of about 600 residents.
A citizen task force advising the Tri‑City United School District recommended that the school board pursue a $35–$40 million bond focusing on a major expansion in Lonsdale, larger career and technical education and agricultural (CTE/ag) space at the high school, and remaining infrastructure needs across the district.
The recommendation follows a districtwide community survey and five task force meetings that included building tours and presentations of engineering and financial analyses. Dan Rooney, consultant with SiteLogic, told the board the survey drew about 600 responses — roughly a 5 percent participation rate — and was “statistically viable” for gauging community priorities.
Why the bond matters: the task force argued a large investment would address enrollment pressure and program demand in Lonsdale, keep…
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