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Board seeks feasibility work as high school renovation with possible new construction moves forward

Regional School District No. 17 Board of Education · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Board members reviewed renovation-plus-new-construction options for the district high school, discussed space waiver and additional square footage, and asked consultant Jack Butkus to provide architectural firm recommendations and feasibility-team structure and membership.

At its Sept. 30 special meeting, the Regional School District No. 17 Board reviewed next steps for the high school project, including a renovation approach that could include some new construction.

Interim Superintendent Paul K. Smith and consultant Jack Butkus outlined the options and talked through required steps, including pursuing a space waiver and explaining the basis for any additional square footage. Board members discussed timeline and process questions and the appropriate structure and membership of a feasibility team to guide planning.

By consensus the Board asked Mr. Butkus to provide information on architectural firms capable of advancing the project and to recommend a feasibility-team composition. The minutes note that Mr. Butkus left the meeting at 6:49 p.m.; the Board will await his firm recommendations before making further decisions.