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BASD outlines plan to convert Gateway (496) building into clinic, daycare and community space
Summary
Superintendent Jill O'Shaughnessy told trustees the district plans to renovate the 496 Gateway Building to include an on‑site clinic to lower staff insurance costs and is seeking community and business donations to fund fitness and daycare spaces, with finance committee review before a June board vote.
Superintendent Jill O'Shaughnessy updated the board May 11 on plans to renovate the 496 Gateway Building (often referred to as the Gateway or Gateway/496 building on Highway 142) to include an on‑site health clinic, a community fitness/wrestling space and a daycare area.
O'Shaughnessy said the district shifted to self‑funded staff health coverage and consultants advised building a clinic larger than immediate district need so it could be partnered with other local businesses to reduce per‑user costs. She told trustees the finance committee will review funding and the board will be asked to approve the clinic portion of the remodel in June. "We're working to raise dollars from businesses for fitness/wrestling space and the daycare portion of the building to also come online," she said, noting that the district does not plan to use a capital referendum for the work and prefers donations and partnerships.
The superintendent also described a one‑day fundraiser: a Culver's promotion where a minimum of 50% of proceeds (one day) will go to the daycare project and a QR code will be available for direct donations. She asked the board to expect a formal proposal to come back in June after finance‑committee review.
If approved, the clinic would serve district staff (and possibly partner clients) and is presented as a strategy to reduce benefit costs while creating community resources. The board did not take final action on the project at the May meeting; staff will prepare budget details and draft agreements for board consideration.
