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Board hears $14 million plan for southwest addition to add high-bay labs and new CTE programs
Summary
A board member described a proposed southwest addition of about 14,000 square feet at an estimated $14 million to house two high-bay labs, four classrooms and new programs including fire/EMT and an additional welding program; construction is expected to take about two years.
A board member told the Waterloo Local meeting that the district is planning a southwest addition to the building to add two high-bay labs and four classrooms, an expansion aimed to support career and technical education.
"The project is gonna take about 2 years to complete, and it's gonna cost up well, it's gonna be about 14,000 square feet, and it's estimated cost is gonna be 14,000,000," the board member said. The proposal includes space for a new fire and EMT program and a second welding program; district presenters said recent enrollment (about 70 students in welding) supports expanding capacity.
Why it matters: The addition would create space for vocational programs the district says are in demand, including hands-on labs needed for welding and a planned fire/EMT program. Board members asked about timeline and costs; the presenter said construction would likely last about two years.
The board did not take a final vote on construction at the meeting; the discussion outlined the scope, estimated cost and program plans so staff and board can pursue further planning steps.
