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Board adopts resolution to build telescope at Lisa J. Mills Elementary with community partners
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Summary
Trustees unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25‑26‑17 authorizing construction of a telescope project at Lisa J. Mills Elementary School and described community partnerships and non‑bond funding sources supporting the project.
The board considered and adopted Resolution No. 25‑26‑17 authorizing construction of a district telescope project at Lisa J. Mills Elementary School. A trustee described the project as a community collaboration that repurposes research‑grade telescopes and builds surrounding infrastructure for student and community astronomy events.
A board member said the district had owned two scale telescopes for many years and credited volunteers, the Temecula Valley Astronomers Association, and local partners for moving the project forward; the trustee emphasized that bond dollars would not be used for the telescope’s equipment and that other funding sources and donations are expected.
After discussion and recognition of partner contributions, trustees voted 4‑0 to adopt the resolution authorizing the telescope project. Board members said the project is intended to support elementary‑through‑middle school STEM exposure, star parties for the community, and partnerships that extend educational opportunities beyond campus boundaries.
