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Board debates Jones Brummett 12-classroom addition; no motion introduced
Summary
Board members discussed whether to use $5 million for a 12-classroom addition at Jones Brummett or to pursue a new school; members expressed concern the addition would be a short-term "band-aid" and urged analysis before committing funds.
Board members discussed proposed capital spending on a 12-classroom addition at Jones Brummett but did not put a motion to a vote.
Discussion centered on the district's growth and limited facilities. One board member said the 12-classroom addition would address enrollment pressure quickly and noted the construction timeline for the addition is roughly eight months shorter than building a new school. Other board members countered that spending approximately $5,000,000 on an addition might merely "band-aid" a deeper capacity issue and leave the district without funds for a new facility in the future.
Members asked for further study and suggested exploring alternatives this summer — including watching how school voucher program impacts enrollment — before committing multimillion-dollar capital funds. No motion was made and the board continued the item for further discussion; staff were asked to bring additional options and analyses back to the board.
The board did not take a formal vote on the Jones Brummett addition during the meeting.
