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Consultants tell Rainier board renovations can meet most needs; stress long community process for any bond
Summary
DLR Group told the Rainier School District board that the district can likely right-size and renovate existing buildings rather than build new ones, but recommended an 18-month, community-centered engagement process before pursuing a bond. The team identified specific mechanical, accessibility and pool issues that will need targeted testing and cost estimating.
DLR Group representatives told the Rainier School District board that, based on site walks and planning review, the district has "good bones" and that many needs can be met through renovation and reconfiguration rather than wholesale new construction.
Chad Holloway, the superintendent, introduced the DLR team and framed the discussion as centered on student needs. "I am doing what's best for kids," he said, noting that the district must balance educational priorities with fiscal realities. Karen Montavino, an architect with DLR, described a process that begins with listening, utilization studies and small-group workshops, then produces multiple scenarios and independent…
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