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District presents IBS facility assessment and proposed ballot language to replace Mcquary Elementary
Summary
Staff reviewed an updated facility assessment (site score 58.7), outlined limited expansion options, presented preliminary renovation/demolition plans with a combined estimate referenced as '4.25' for specified areas, and shared draft ballot language that would allow a levy increase to replace Mcquary Elementary.
District facilities staff presented an updated IBS assessment to the Odessa R‑VII School Board describing building and site conditions and preliminary renovation options.
Staff said the assessment found the site and building generally safe and secure but noted HVAC and electrical needs, limited expansion capacity at the site, and some exterior and restroom updates. The presentation cited a scoring metric of 58.7 for the site and showed conceptual renovation and demolition options for portions of the building; staff referenced a rough combined estimate repeatedly in the presentation as "4.25" for renovating the identified areas and emphasized those figures were preliminary.
Staff also told the board the district will publicize informational sessions about potential ballot measures after Christmas break. The packet included proposed ballot language prepared by counsel that, if approved by voters in a future election, would allow the district to replace Mcquary Elementary (off Cox Stew Road per the transcript) and use additional levy revenue for capital projects. The board had no recommendations on the packet language in the recorded discussion and asked staff to continue community outreach.
The board did not take a formal vote recorded in the transcript. Staff said staff and administrators will offer informational opportunities to explain scope, cost estimates and timelines before any ballot measure is finalized.
