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Board approves exploring purchase of house adjacent to Westside Elementary
Summary
Trustees approved a motion to pursue purchase of a house at 412 West Fifth offered by Virginia Rigginsburg; board asked staff for property maps and photos before final steps.
The board discussed a proposed property acquisition adjacent to Westside Elementary. Speaker 1 reported that Virginia Rigginsburg approached the district about selling her house at 412 West Fifth and that a realtor indicated a potential purchase price of $80,000. Speaker 6 moved to purchase the property as recommended; Speaker 4 seconded and the motion passed.
Board members asked staff to provide maps, street-view images and additional information to help the district evaluate future uses — including possible playground expansion or classroom space — and noted there is no immediate rush on timing; the seller had indicated a preferred closing date near year-end but the district would accommodate her schedule. The board discussed that the district also owns a lot on the other side of the property, meaning acquisition would expand contiguous district-owned land.
The motion authorized staff to proceed with the recommended purchase process; the board did not finalize closing details at the meeting and requested follow-up material from district staff.
