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Board reviews athletic-complex concept and community survey; $4M—-$5M estimate discussed
Summary
Consultant-provided concept drawings and a community survey were discussed; ISG estimated a conceptual project range of roughly $4,000,000 to $5,000,000, with up to $3,500,000 in capital allocation certificates referenced as possible financing. Trustees debated what level of public support would be considered sufficient to proceed.
Board members reviewed a draft community survey and concept drawing for a proposed athletic complex and discussed next steps if residents indicate support. The consultant's materials present a conceptual estimate in the $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 range for a track and football field, and the district noted it could utilize as much as $3,500,000 in capital allocation certificates toward the project.
The superintendent said the $4—-$5,000,000 range is a starting point based on comparable projects and that the amount is "very fluid" depending on donations, in-kind support and contractor bids. He noted parts of the cost, particularly labor, drive large portions of the estimate and that the district should treat the drawing as a concept rather than a firm bid.
The board discussed survey logistics and thresholds. The materials call for responses by Oct. 9 if the mailing goes out Sept. 22; trustees debated whether a simple majority would be sufficient and some said they would want support stronger than 51% to move forward. "If it's 49%, that's a no," one trustee summarized from consultant guidance; several trustees said they would want clearer majority support before committing to significant work or financing steps.
Board members agreed the survey should be sent using the same distribution steps as previous bond outreach (mailing to all district mailboxes plus online and email options) and that the survey results would guide whether to develop a more precise project scope and financing plan rather than immediately authorizing construction.
