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Odessa R-VII board reviews Macquarrie facility assessment and debates bond, levy ballot language
Summary
Board reviewed IDS preliminary facility assessment for the Macquarrie site, discussed three conceptual building options and tradeoffs between two-story and single-story designs, and debated ballot language and flexibility for an April 2026 bond and levy proposal.
The Odessa R-VII school board received a preliminary facility assessment from IDS and discussed conceptual designs and ballot-language strategy for a potential April 2026 bond and levy.
Board members were shown three conceptual options for a new or renovated Macquarrie facility, including two-story and single-story plans. "One option would be roughly this design, a two story structure with the first floor being office, gym, cafeteria, special education in a wing, and then kindergarten in a wing," said the presenter (staff member, operations). The presentation emphasized staff and community feedback on centralized media, natural light, balance…
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