District presents $193M 'full‑need' facilities list; Measure B provides $78M
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Summary
Consultants presented a facilities master plan gap analysis showing roughly $193M of full‑need projects for the district. With Measure B funding of about $78M, trustees and staff discussed scope‑vs‑budget prioritization, swing‑space needs and a proposed phased bond list; quick‑start playground and ADA projects were presented for summer/fall 2026.
District consultants and facilities staff updated the board Dec. 11 on the facilities master plan and a proposed master bond project list intended to guide Measure B spending.
Consultant Dustin Conner said a gap analysis and subsequent estimating produced approximately 140 candidate projects that together represent a full‑need total around $193 million. By contrast, district Measure B authority and anticipated interest was shown at about $78 million. Conner described a prioritization strategy that separates scope‑driven projects (complete a defined scope regardless of cost) from budget‑driven projects (do as much as possible for a fixed amount) and stressed the need to defer some projects while creating a transparent revision process.
Conner highlighted key elements of the program: campus‑by‑campus project lists, project numbers, budgets, swing‑space contingencies for staging, and programmed contingencies and escalation allowances. He said quick‑start projects (about $13M previously approved) reduce early burdens and that staff will present a proposed prioritized master list to the facilities subcommittee before returning to the full board in January.
Quick‑start designs for Forest Grove and Robert Down elementary campuses include new playground surfacing and play structures, ADA upgrades and site terracing to address drainage. The team described an amphitheater concept at Forest Grove, ADA walkways and blacktop replacement, noting DSA permitting and bid timelines.
Trustees asked about escalation contingency modeling, alternative surfacing, and whether the full 'wish‑list' is included in the $193M estimate (consultants confirmed it is). Staff emphasized that list revisions will return to the board and recommended a phased approach aligned to Measure B resources and potential additional funding sources.
