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Resident questions referendum follow‑up, cites recent property purchases by district
Summary
A resident raised confusion about a previously defeated referendum and asked why the district purchased property shortly after the vote; the superintendent offered to meet privately to review the details.
During public comment, resident Russell Davis said he was confused and concerned after attending a district information session about a proposed referendum. He said the presentation contained contradictory statements about enrollment, housing capacity and tax base, and he questioned two district property purchases made after the previous referendum vote.
"I thought we already voted no. And at what point in my mind, when does no mean no to hear that we're revisiting it again?" Davis said. He told the board he attended an information session that included statements that enrollment is increasing while a separate slide showed enrollment flat or declining. He also raised specific budget questions: he said the district bought a property for $1,200,000 and later purchased a property on Deerpath for another substantial amount, and he asked whether those purchases align with what was told to voters.
Superintendent staff offered to meet with Davis in the district office to go through the records and slides and to clarify information. The superintendent identified Ann Marie to coordinate the follow‑up meeting.
The transcript records Davis’ concerns but no formal motion or board action during the public comment period. The superintendent offered a private meeting rather than a public response at the meeting.
