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Board hears early $75–80M estimate for dedicated pre‑K building
Summary
Buildings & Grounds reported the architect’s early estimate that a dedicated preschool facility could cost $75–80 million, require 16–18 months to place on an election and 20–24 months to construct, with an overall four‑year horizon from start to finish.
The board’s Buildings and Grounds report included an early architect estimate for a dedicated preschool facility intended to house all district preschool students. The report conveyed a preliminary total cost estimate of $75–80 million and a multi‑step timeline that would include election placement and construction phases.
"The building would be for preschool, and it's going to cost in the area of 75 to $80,000,000," one committee speaker reported to the board and added that the project would take 16 to 18 months to get on an election ballot, 20 to 24 months to build if approved, and about four years from start to finish. The board discussed meeting separately with the architect and whether portions of the discussion should take place in closed session when proprietary site or contract details are reviewed.
Board members noted that committee work on a project of this size would require detailed fiscal analysis, public engagement and timeline scrutiny. The board agreed to set further meetings with the architect and to continue the evaluation, noting that voters would ultimately decide bond or referendum timing.
