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District presents $32 million schematic plan for new CTE center, estimates 18-month build
Summary
At a work session, district staff outlined schematic plans and a first-pass $32 million budget for a Career and Technical Education center that would host 26 programs and emphasize hands-on, community-facing training; construction is estimated at about 18 months with completion targeted in May 2028.
MSD Southwest Allen County Schools staff presented schematic plans for a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, saying the first-pass budget is $32,000,000 and that schematic design is underway.
The district's presenter, identified in the meeting as Randy (a district facilities/staff member), told the board the project is in schematic design with Garmin, Miller and Hagerman engaged and meeting every other week to refine programming, space and equipment needs. "We have a first pass at this budget being 32,000,000," Randy said, adding the team is working through square footage and equipment needs to meet statutory and program requirements.
Why it matters: The center is a central element of the 2025 bond series and is intended to consolidate and expand vocational programs now offered off site.…
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