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Dunlap board approves option to spend $4 million more to expand training center amid topography and cost concerns
Summary
After debate over site layout and costly topographical constraints, the Dunlap CUSD 323 board approved an option allowing up to $4 million in additional spending to expand — and possibly relocate — the Dunlap Training Center; the administration recommended alternative property purchase and not tapping reserves.
The Dunlap Community Unit School District #323 Board of Education voted May 14 to approve an option that allows the district to spend an additional $4 million to expand and potentially move the planned Dunlap Training Center, after debating topographical risks, per‑square‑foot cost estimates and funding sources.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Dearman told the board the administration does not support flipping the building layout to put the parking lot along Cedar Hills because doing so would require substantial earthwork — including a projected 17‑foot retaining wall and a 28‑foot building…
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