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Snake River trustees approve purchase of 19.65 acres adjacent to high school
Summary
The Snake River School Board unanimously approved buying 19.65 acres immediately west of Snake River High School from Jeff and Lisa Watt for $700,130 plus closing costs after discussing the matter in executive session under Idaho Code 74-206. The land is adjacent to Highway 39 and 950 West.
The Snake River School Board of Trustees voted unanimously Dec. 17 to buy 19.65 acres immediately west of Snake River High School from Jeff and Lisa Watt for a purchase price of $700,130.00 plus closing costs.
After convening in executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquisition of an interest in real property, the board returned to open session and Josh Sorensen moved to approve the purchase; Toni Ibarra seconded. All four members present voted aye.
Board minutes identify the parcel as touching Highway 39 and 950 West and say the acquisition will secure land contiguous to district property for potential future use. The motion and vote were recorded in public session after the executive-session discussions.
The minutes do not specify the funding source for the purchase or a closing date. The board did not provide detailed plans for immediate development; minutes say the land acquisition secures options for future school facilities. Next procedural steps will include closing and recordation of the deed, subject to standard settlement activity.
The action follows a period of closed-session discussion permitted under Idaho law for prospective property acquisitions; the board completed that discussion and then approved the acquisition in public session.
