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Board members press for gym construction update and raise budget and graduation concerns
Summary
At the Feb. 17 meeting, board members requested an update on gym construction, asked for a punch-list and timelines, and discussed how remaining project costs could affect next year’s budget; members also raised the possibility of selling the high school to avoid an ongoing expense.
Board members at the Northern Cambria School Board meeting on Feb. 17 pressed administrators for a clear update on the gym construction project, asking for a punch list of outstanding items and an estimated completion date for public communication.
A staff member said they did not have a precise estimate immediately available but would seek one. Several board members emphasized that the public has heard repeated discussion about the gym and "deserves an update on what's happening," even if a final opening date cannot be given.
Members connected the gym project to broader budget planning, noting that debt-service payments—and lingering construction items—will affect next year’s budget and the district’s decisions about the high school building. One member said the board had previously received expressions of interest in the high school and suggested the board consider options, warning the building could become a "money pit" if not addressed.
Graduation venue: Members discussed whether graduation could be held in the renovated gym this year; constraints such as seating, parking and logistics led some to conclude it was unlikely for this year but could be a goal for next year.
What’s next: Board members requested a written punch list and an update at the next meeting so the public and the board can better understand outstanding costs, timelines, and whether a sale or other disposition of the high school should be pursued.
