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Board member urges repairs at Littleton preschool campus, questions $28,000 boardroom remodel
Summary
At a Littleton Elementary School District meeting, Governing Board member Mr. Saniceros criticized the condition of the district's preschool campus—citing broken furniture and eroding playground equipment—and urged the district to prioritize campus repairs over a nearly $28,000 conference-room remodel.
Mr. Saniceros, a Littleton Elementary School District governing board member, told the board the district had "failed" the preschool campus after visiting and seeing ‘‘broken furniture, eroding playground equipment, broken benches, and barely any outdoor gathering spaces.’’ He said the campus condition is "unacceptable" and urged the administration to prioritize student environments over office renovations.
"The lack of basic amenities for our students there cannot continue," Saniceros said, adding that the board should not proceed with remodeling the board conference room while campus needs remain unmet. He said the district spent "nearly $28,000" on the conference-room remodel and argued those dollars should instead address student-facing repairs and playground needs.
The superintendent's formal report earlier in the meeting highlighted school achievements and community events but did not include a direct response to Saniceros’s criticism in the public portion of the meeting. Board members later discussed priorities and asked administration to consider campus needs when preparing future budgets and agenda items.
The meeting did not record a formal motion tied to reallocation of renovation funds; Saniceros’ remarks were a request to the administration and the board to prioritize capital and maintenance work at the preschool site. The board subsequently approved a range of policy updates and moved into executive session for personnel matters, but no immediate action on the preschool repairs was recorded on the public agenda.
The board returned to open session later in the evening and approved administrative personnel actions unrelated to the preschool repairs. Members asked staff to bring back items for future discussion, including bond planning and facilities priorities, which would provide a formal venue to consider capital funding for campus maintenance.
