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Caldwell district weighs demolition, reuse and security options for old Canyon Springs building
Summary
District staff told trustees the new Canyon Springs High School move is nearly complete. Staff presented contractor cost estimates showing demolition and abatement at roughly $500,000, but noted clearing the building could add about $1 million to site value; trustees asked for more commercial appraisal and abatement details before an August decision.
District leaders told the Board of Trustees on July 28 that moving Canyon Springs High School into its new Filmore Street location is largely complete but that the fate of the old Canyon Springs campus remains unresolved.
Cheryl Sanderson, the district’s chief financial officer, said two contractors provided demolition and abatement cost estimates to help the board decide whether to sell the site "as-is" (with the old building) or invest in demolition and abatement. "It's probably a half a million dollars to demo it," Sanderson said, adding that clearing the building could make the site “worth a million dollars more.”
Staff also flagged practical risks: the old building will be expensive to secure and vulnerable to vandalism, and asbestos/lead abatement adds complexity and cost. The district is removing salvageable items and HVAC equipment for reuse, and has asked commercial real-estate agents to estimate values for a cleared site versus the building-as-is.
Facilities director Bernie and other staff said teachers are already using the new building and that remaining tasks include kitchen and fire-suppression work. Trustees asked staff to return in August with demolition bids and property-value assessments so the board can decide whether to demolish, retain, rehabilitate or market the old campus.
No final board action was taken at the retreat; trustees signaled they wanted numbers and options before choosing a course.
What’s next: Administration plans to bring detailed demolition estimates, abatement scopes and commercial valuations to the board in August for a decision.
