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Burlington USD 244 board reviews renovation versus new-build options for elementary school
Summary
At a March 25 work session the Burlington USD 244 Board of Education reviewed cost estimates for renovating Burlington Elementary School versus constructing a new building; district and contractor representatives discussed projected costs and next steps for public engagement, but no votes were taken.
The Burlington U.S.D. No. 244 Board of Education on March 25 reviewed options for Burlington Elementary School, weighing renovation and addition scenarios against the possibility of building a new facility.
Board President James Higgins called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. The discussion centered on cost projections presented by representatives of McCown Gordon and input from school leaders; the minutes list no formal motions or votes.
The session brought together Darla Long, principal of Burlington Elementary School, incoming Superintendent Donalyn Biehler, Superintendent Craig Marshall, Clerk of the Board Christy Hess and board members Lucas Allen, Johnny Hernandez, Nolan Strawder, Ron Hess, Bob Plummer (participating via Microsoft Teams) and Selena King. McCown Gordon Senior Preconstruction Manager Mike Hattrup and Market Leader Brian Fuemmeler were present to provide information and respond to questions from the board.
According to the minutes, board members reviewed and discussed estimated costs associated with both renovation/addition scenarios and the construction of new facilities. The document does not record dollar figures or line-item estimates. The minutes note that McCown Gordon answered questions about projected costs but do not transcribe those answers.
Board members also discussed potential next steps for engaging the community in the ongoing facilities conversation. The minutes record that community engagement was discussed as an item for follow-up but do not specify a timeline, outreach format, or assigned staff to lead those efforts.
The work session concluded with a brief debriefing; James Higgins adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. No formal actions, motions, or votes on facility plans are recorded in the minutes.
Next procedural steps and any specific cost estimates were not specified in the minutes; the board appears to have treated this meeting as an information and planning session.
