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Superintendent says district secured roughly $2.46 million seismic grant for high school
Summary
Superintendent (speaker S3) told the board the district was approved for a seismic grant to address the high school auditorium and science wing — about $2.46 million — and outlined an RFP/contractor process and likely staging in spring with construction when school is out.
The superintendent reported that the district’s application for a seismic grant was approved for work on the high school auditorium and science wing, describing the award as "almost 2,500,000" and specifically noting "it's 2.46" million in discussion with the board. The superintendent said staff submitted the initial paperwork and will meet with the contracting firm that has worked on previous projects; the district will follow an RFP process and expects to begin staging by spring break and actual work once students are out of school.
Board members asked about sequence and safety; the superintendent said the preferred approach is "design-as-you-build" to open walls first and determine bracing needs rather than designing everything up front, a method they said avoids costly rework. The superintendent referenced past experience where designing first led to unexpected conditions once walls were opened.
Next steps identified in the meeting include meeting with the contractor, conducting an RFP, and producing a construction schedule (staff indicated a plan to return with an ordered list of projects by the November meeting).
