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Hinckley‑Finlayson board approves building and technology capital purchases, 6‑1
Summary
The Hinckley‑Finlayson School District board voted 6‑1 to approve building/facilities and technology portions of the 2026‑27 capital budget while deferring transportation spending to a future meeting; board members debated whether to approve parts of the budget separately.
The Hinckley‑Finlayson School District board on a 6‑1 roll‑call vote approved the building and technology portions of the 2026‑27 capital budget, deferring transportation purchases to next month.
Board members debated whether approving only part of the capital budget made sense. A board member urged caution, saying approving the facilities portion without transportation could leave large expenditures unaccounted for. District staff and supporters argued technology purchases should proceed because prices are rising.
"The technology should not wait, in my opinion. Those prices continue to go up," said Brian, who recommended approving the technology line now and cited a $42,000 figure for technology equipment along with replacements for smart boards and iPads. The board approved the motion after a roll call: Dave, Jamie, Phil, Janelle, Angela and Heather voted yes; Toby voted no.
The approved motion covers building and facilities work and technology device purchases for the coming year. Transportation capital items — including potential bus purchases — were left for a later decision so the board can review the full effect on overall capital funds.
Next steps: administrators will proceed with the approved facilities and technology purchases and return transportation capital requests at the next board meeting for the board’s consideration.
