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Committee approves design study for Sumner High classroom addition to replace portables
Summary
The committee authorized design work for a cinder‑block classroom addition at Sumner High to replace multiple portables, endorsing a cost‑conscious modular approach and referencing a recent comparable project that came in under estimate.
The Capital Outlay Committee approved design work for a classroom addition at Sumner High aimed at removing portables and providing dedicated space for the band room, Civil Air Patrol and some special education classrooms.
Administration told the committee that portables are fully utilized at Sumner High and that the campus has no spare classrooms for new teachers; Mr. Fassell provided campus capacity details. One board member moved to authorize a cinder‑block, single‑roof design to match the campus and emphasized using a pre‑packaged modular plan (four‑plex/six‑plex/eight‑plex) to keep costs down.
A board member referenced a recent comparable project (Woodland Park) that was originally estimated at roughly $3.4 million and came in around $1.8 million, illustrating the potential for cost savings with an appropriate design. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all recorded members voting in the affirmative.
Next steps: Administration will begin feasibility and design work for Sumner High and will return cost estimates and a preliminary schedule to the committee for review.
