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Community pushes again for Huron high school as district cites costs and state approvals
Summary
Residents and students urged the Coalinga-Huron Unified board to pursue a Huron high school; the superintendent reviewed feasibility, estimating a phased build at roughly $128.5 million and outlining required state approvals while trustees voiced concern about funding and bonding capacity.
Community members pressed the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District board on the long‑running demand for a Huron high school at the district's board meeting.
Several residents spoke during public comment asking trustees to prioritize the project and pursue funding. Ruben Rodriguez said the community has 50 acres available for a campus and offered to meet with trustees; he called for “full transparency” and urged the district to continue talks with state officials who have previously expressed support. “I show up and I'm voicing my frustration… I'm going to ****** one of these chicken nuggets because I'm starving because I'm dying,” Rodriguez said, summarizing the anger parents described over unmet needs.
The superintendent revisited prior demographic and feasibility work dating to…
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