District wins $25 million Catalyst Center grant; superintendent outlines 12th Street campus rollout
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Superintendent announced a $25 million Catalyst Center grant for the district plus $5 million from Intermountain Health; staff will present a model for the 12th Street campus in March and say Intermountain funds are capital-only with an ~18–24 month spending window.
Superintendent Butters told trustees the district received a $25,000,000 Catalyst Center grant and an additional $5,000,000 from Intermountain Health to support a proposed 12th Street campus model.
"Weaver School District has been awarded a $25,000,000 grant," the superintendent said, calling the award a major planning and implementation opportunity. She added that the $5,000,000 Intermountain Health contribution is capital-only and that the district was told that capital spending must be completed within roughly an 18-month to two-year window.
Butters said staff plan to present the campus model to the board in March so trustees can provide input on design and program priorities. She also corrected an earlier remark on timing: the broader Catalyst grant can be extended through June 30, 2029, giving the district more runway than initially stated.
Trustees asked about timelines and permitted uses; the superintendent reiterated that Intermountain monies are limited to capital and equipment and cannot be used for staffing or operations. Staff said they will return with a detailed rollout and budget attachments for board review.
The board did not take formal action on the grant during the study session; staff said they will bring implementation details and timelines to the regular meeting.