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Board approves sale of surplus transition house to expand student life-skills program
Summary
The Camas board approved a resolution to sell a surplus transition house and authorized hiring an appraiser and a real-estate firm; district leaders said proceeds will be repurposed to expand life-skills programming at the HLC facility.
The Camas School District board approved a resolution to declare a district-owned transition house surplus and authorized steps to sell the property and reuse proceeds to expand the HLC life-skills program.
Superintendent Dr. Anzalone described the plan as a repurposing of underutilized downtown property: the small one-bedroom transition house has served students in the past but the district’s transition program has outgrown the facility. The board heard that proceeds would immediately be directed to expand HLC programming—creating larger, safer spaces for students to learn home- and life-skills in kitchens and other settings.
Board members moved and approved three related actions on the consent calendar: (1) resolution to declare the property surplus and put it on the market; (2) hiring an appraiser (Kitty Hardy) for $700 paid from capital funds; and (3) approving a contract with the Fuller Group to market and handle the transaction. The board discussed timing and safety and emphasized that the repurposed funds are intended to increase program capacity rather than reduce services.
Why it matters: Selling underused real estate to fund direct services is a capital‑planning decision that can yield near‑term revenue for student programming; the board framed the sale as reinvesting into expanded supports for students with higher service needs.
Next steps: The district will complete appraisal and listing processes, accept offers, and, if a sale closes, move proceeds into the capital fund to expand HLC programming.
