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Resident urges board to explore buying vacant trade-school building; board says funding not in district purview
Summary
During public comment a resident urged the board to acquire a vacant trade-school facility at 275 Corson Avenue and said a private investor would fund it; the board said it lacks authority and funding to buy property at that scale but will raise the issue with the joint board.
During public comment a long-time resident urged the board to pursue acquisition of a vacant trade-school facility at 275 Corson Avenue and described research he said supported the plan, including prior state sale history and an investor willing to fund acquisition.
"I have a billionaire who will fund it," the resident said while urging the board to consider how the building could serve students. He asserted the property previously sold for $2,750,000 and later listed with a $9,000,000 asking price and said he had documentation he would forward to board staff.
Board members thanked the commenter for the information and said the district does not directly control funds at that scale; they offered to share the information at a joint board meeting and noted the purchase would require discussions at higher levels and with joint boards or partners that manage larger capital funds.
The board did not commit to pursuing a purchase and did not verify ownership or the investor claims during the meeting.
