Tobin McCann of Northland told the community steering committee on meeting No. 2 that the group’s work is intended to feed board discussion about a possible bond and that a preliminary target date for any election would be the May primary on May 12, 2026. “We can base a timeline off of a preliminary bond election date of May, the main primary … 05/12/2026,” McCann said.

Consultants asked committee members to review conceptual drawings in small groups, complete a ranking survey (via QR code or paper), and provide narrative feedback in a second, post‑meeting survey that will shape the third meeting. The team said the district will post updated presentations and tax‑impact materials and email the follow‑up survey to committee members before meeting 3.

Matt Miller of Hausman, presenting cost estimates, said the aggregate scope discussed by the team — if every listed item were selected — would be just under $40 million; he stated, “It's 39,000,000.” The presenters also confirmed the district’s current building fund balance is $2,700,000, which could be applied to projects but may already be earmarked for other needs.

Why it matters: The steering committee’s recommendations will inform whether the board asks voters to approve a bond, what projects would be prioritized and what levy impact voters might face. Presenters stressed the process will include additional public engagement and board deliberation before any official resolution is filed with the election commissioner.

What’s next: Consultants will compile tonight’s rankings (Ashley at Hausman will calculate results), provide comparative material on the failed 2017 bond at the committee’s request, and convene again in January to refine project lists and attach cost estimates to prioritized options.