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School board approves submission to MDE for review of proposed $85 million facilities package
Summary
The Minnetonka School Board on March 13 approved submitting a review-and-comment packet to the Minnesota Department of Education describing a proposed package of facility projects totaling roughly $83 million plus $2.2 million for a security system.
The Minnetonka School Board on March 13 approved administration’s request to submit a review-and-comment document to the Minnesota Department of Education that describes a proposed set of facility projects and would allow the district to pursue a future building bond referendum if the board so chooses.
Paul Bourgeois, executive director of finance and operations, presented the package and said the set of projects the Facilities Task Force prioritized would cost approximately $82,980,000 for facilities plus $2,200,000 for an EPIC security system. Bourgeois said the proposal includes about 80,500 square feet of new construction and 32,500 square feet of heavy renovation across elementary, middle and high school sites.
Why it matters: If district voters later approve a bond referendum based on this or a revised package, the proceeds would be restricted by statute to building acquisition and…
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