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Board discussion: aging school buildings and HVAC risks prompt early bond planning
Summary
District staff signaled urgency on aging facilities—many buildings are 60–70 years old—and highlighted that some high‑school HVAC units are beyond expected lifespans; staff outlined options (bond vs. levy vs. state programs) and a multi‑year timeline for design and phased construction.
District staff told the Mercer Island School District board that many campus buildings are decades old and that the cost and timing to address multiple large systems require proactive planning.
Staff reviewed the long‑range facilities plan and said the majority of district buildings are 60–70 years old and that partial high‑school HVAC replacement was estimated in the discussion at around $20 million…
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