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Board authorizes appraisal and public-notice process to evaluate potential sale of Allen Field
Summary
The Washington Community Schools board approved a resolution to begin the statutory process required under Indiana law to evaluate a potential sale of Allen Field, including ordering two independent appraisals, publishing public notice and holding a public hearing; the vote was not a sale authorization.
The Washington Community Schools board voted to begin the statutory evaluation process for the possible sale of Allen Field, explicitly noting the action is not a vote to sell but to gather information required by Indiana law.
Mr. Frank explained the resolution is a procedural step: if the resolution is approved, the district will obtain two independent appraisals, publish required public notices and hold a public hearing before any decision on sale is considered. "Tonight's resolution is not a vote to sell Allen Field. It is a vote to begin the process required under Indiana law for the board to evaluate a potential sale," Mr. Frank said.
The board approved the resolution by voice vote. The administration framed the step as ensuring transparency and due diligence so the board can later determine whether a sale would be in the district's or community's best interest.
What happens next: The district will commission two independent appraisals and publish notice of a public hearing; no sale decision is imminent and any subsequent action will come after public hearing(s) and additional board deliberations.
