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District to pursue small special‑education bus, parking improvements and portable rehab
Summary
District staff told the board the property is now district‑owned and outlined near‑term facility work: opening a gravel parking area, seeking bids for a small special‑education bus (staff cited both ~$250,000 and ~$75,000 figures), and exploring rehabbing a portable for an estimated $200,000 versus buying a new one for $325,000–$350,000.
District administrators briefed trustees on facilities and transportation needs during the Oct. 12 meeting, saying the property is now owned by the district and outlining short‑term projects and procurement plans.
Administrators said they will open a portion of the newly acquired lot with road base and gravel to provide informal parking (no asphalt or painted stalls planned). Staff asked architects working on the new school to review campus plans to avoid placing structures where they would create future constraints.
On transportation, staff said the district needs an additional smaller bus suitable for special‑education routing. In the discussion staff gave two different cost references: one estimate of "about $250,000" for the type of smaller bus they anticipate and a separate remark that "about $75,000" was a previous price point mentioned by another staffer. The district will solicit bids and verify final pricing through procurement.
Staff also discussed an aging portable classroom that could be rehabilitated for an estimated $200,000; they contrasted that with the current market cost to purchase a new portable (estimated in discussion at $325,000–$350,000). The district reported it is collecting bids for trucks and trailers to support operations and will return with firm procurement recommendations.
Trustees heard these operational updates as informational items; board action to authorize purchases or capital work was not taken in open session on Oct. 12. The district indicated next steps will include soliciting bids and reporting back to the board with cost estimates and recommendations.
