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Pocatello District reviews Highland High rebuild: designers show 118,700 sq ft program and $58M–$64M preliminary funding range
Summary
Designers presented a concept for a roughly 118,700 sq ft Highland High School rebuild and a preliminary budget range of about $58 million to $64 million, funded by insurance proceeds, House Bill 521 money, an expected local property sale and district SIP funds. The board asked for guidance on a working budget target and prioritized program choices.
Designers and district staff presented the Pocatello District board with a preliminary Highland High School rebuild program of about 118,700 square feet and an early funding estimate that ranges between $58 million and $64 million.
Jonathan Balz, introduced to the board by the superintendent, said insurance proceeds for the rebuild total at least $22,000,000 now and "we anticipate it should be closer to $25,000,000," and that projected state allocations from House Bill 521 could add roughly $41,000,000 to $43,000,000 depending on enrollment. Balz also said the district is counting on a $2,000,000–$2,800,000 potential sale of Olympus Junction Lot 2 and a $2,500,000 allocation from the district SIP Fund 420 to help fund the project.
The presentation focused on nine program items that will materially affect cost. Kent Craven of…
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