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Topeka board unanimously votes to offer three surplus school buildings to state
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Summary
The Topeka Public Schools Board approved resolution 26010, giving the state a 45‑day right of first refusal on Lundgren, Stout and Avondale East and beginning the process for disposal if the state declines.
The Topeka Public Schools Board voted unanimously to approve resolution 26010, which begins the process of offering three district properties — Lundgren, Stout and Avondale East — to the State of Kansas for a 45‑day right of first refusal.
Finance staff explained the procedural step: if the state does not indicate interest within 45 days after notice is delivered while the legislature is in session, the district will proceed to explore other disposal options, including sale. "This first step is just sending it to the state while they are in session, giving them first right of refusal for those buildings," the finance presenter told the board.
Board member Tatum moved the resolution; Dr. Bonebrake seconded. The president called the vote and all members voted in favor.
Why it matters: the resolution starts a multi‑step disposition process that preserves the district’s ability to return properties to public use while giving the state an opportunity to claim them first. Finance staff said no final decisions about sale or reuse were made at the meeting.
What happens next: if the state declines or does not respond within the statutory 45‑day window, staff will return with options for sale or other disposal. The board took no further action on the underlying disposition at this meeting.
