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Western Center proposal: capital reserve fund and program expansions highlighted to address wait lists
Summary
The Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center presented a draft plan to create a capital reserve funded by continuing bond payments after 2028 and proposed adding instructors and equipment (estimated $2.5 million) to expand high-demand programs such as cosmetology, welding and carpentry.
Trustees heard a report from the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center's administrative director about two items: a proposal to establish a capital reserve fund and an analysis of applications and acceptance rates for the 2025-26 school year.
Director David Livingood told the joint operating committee that he proposes creating a capital reserve by continuing the three sending districts' payments that currently service a bond. The bond payments end on Nov. 15, 2028; Livingood suggested converting that expenditure into a recurring capital reserve contribution so districts would not increase their outlay but would instead redirect funds to a reserve. He said…
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