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Board authorizes Boston School Forest ski‑shack/classroom project, OKs fund expenditure and letters of support
Summary
The Stevens Point Area Public School District board approved spending from a donor fund and authorized board letters of support so the Boston School Forest can proceed with building a ski‑shack and classroom; the woody-building kit is about $162,820 and received donations total roughly $139,000 to date.
The Stevens Point Area Public School District board voted to authorize an expenditure from Fund 21 and to provide letters of support for grant applications so the Boston School Forest can move forward with a proposal to construct a new ski‑shack and classroom.
At the business services presentation, district staff described a construction package from Woody Building Systems with a shell kit cost of about $162,820 and additional site and finishing costs (excavation, concrete, HVAC, potential basement/storm‑shelter) that could raise the overall project cost if fully included. Presenters noted that $139,000 in donations have been received and that additional grant proposals are pending; the presentation flagged some donor amounts as "in red," meaning they are requested but not yet guaranteed.
The board heard that the proposed structure would be used as a classroom and that adding a basement would provide storm‑shelter capacity for students and community groups who use the forest. Presenters also said water service and restrooms are not included in the current build scope to control costs, and that certain elements could be phased if fundraising requires a delayed timeline. They emphasized student involvement: construction students will assist with wall fabrication and staining during the build.
A board member moved and seconded the recommendation to approve the Fund 21 expenditure and to issue letters of support for pending grant applications. The motion carried on voice vote. No detailed roll‑call tally was given for that motion in the transcript.
