Board hears revised elementary performance‑space plan; trustees split over further architect engagement
Jan 13, 2026
District capital staff presented a compromise design for elementary gathering spaces—fixed raised platforms with optional adaptable extensions—while acknowledging limitations for full grade‑level choral rigs and parent capacity. Trustees pressed for further meetings; a motion to require a Thurston‑style Q&A with music teachers and designers failed on a roll‑call vote.
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Capital program staff and the district’s owner’s representative presented a revised approach to performance spaces in new K‑5 buildings at the July 30 meeting, outlining design tradeoffs and options for accommodating instruction, lunch, and performances.
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