Enrollment steady at 3,685; major construction update and bid timeline set for coming months
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Summary
The district reported January enrollment of 3,685 (excluding early childhood and part‑time ALC students) and previewed an upcoming construction update: design teams will present next meeting, pre‑bid work begins in February and bids are expected to be approved in early April.
Dr. Hillman reported the district’s January 2026 enrollment—excluding early childhood and part‑time independent‑study ALC students—was 3,685, which aligns with current projections. He told the board the elementary class‑size distribution is available in the packet for board review.
On construction, Dr. Hillman said design partner Walden Knutson (and Wold) will present a major design and process update at the next meeting. Administration plans to release bid documents in February and expects to bring recommended contract awards for board approval in early April.
What to expect: the construction timeline will be discussed in more detail at the next board meeting when the design team presents; administration advised the board this cycle will make the project “very, very real” for the community as bids and schedules are finalized.