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Albany school district forms long-range facilities committee as many buildings age and enrollment dips
Summary
School and city officials described a newly formed long-range facility advisory committee, noted that 15 of 20 district schools are more than 50 years old, and outlined tours, a polling schedule and a draft plan to the board in June ahead of a possible 2027 bond question tied to a bond retirement.
Mister Gardner presented the roster and workplan for a long-range facility advisory committee convened by Greater Albany Public SD 8J and described key next steps toward a facilities plan. The committee includes district staff, members from the 2016 bond committee and two representatives each from certified and classified unions, Gardner said.
The presentation emphasized the age of district buildings: "Central Elementary is a 110 years old" and, Gardner said, 15 of the district's 20 schools are over 50 years old, which triggers State Historic…
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