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Consultant urges phased bond strategy, yearlong "Walk the Halls" campaign for Lebanon schools
Summary
A consultant told the Lebanon Community School District board that a phased renewal strategy, clear polling benchmarks and a yearlong engagement campaign called "Walk the Halls" are the best path to address aging buildings; the board will consider the engagement plan at a later regular meeting.
Kyle, the presenter, told the Lebanon Community School District school board that many of the district’s buildings are approaching the 50–70 year range and that the district should treat bonds as recurring, planned investments rather than infrequent, large asks. "Bonds not being something that you do every once in a while, but something that you are long term planning for," Kyle said, arguing phased renewals help avoid critical needs and spread costs.
Kyle outlined six recommended actions: (1) adopt a phased approach to facility improvements; (2) set a long‑range bond goal; (3) establish bond‑readiness benchmarks; (4) convene a superintendent’s facilities committee quarterly; (5) run a yearlong community engagement program called "Walk the Halls" with monthly school spotlights, fact…
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