District says middle‑school modernization will leave $2.5 million shortfall without additional funding

Jul 28, 2026

Business presenter said the district expects to be approximately $2.5 million short of the estimated cost for middle‑school modernization even if state construction funds arrive and the district has applied for another planning grant.

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In discussing capital projects, the presenter (Katie) said the district’s middle school modernization is underway in planning but that the estimated total cost exceeds currently identified funds by roughly $2.5 million. Katie said the district has applied for an additional planning grant and noted splitting projects can increase costs because work (for example, removing and replacing ceilings) may be performed more than once if projects are phased.

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