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Teacher housing project: $25,100 donation recorded, OPALCO paid and trenching discussed

Shaw Island School District Board of Directors · December 16, 2025
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Summary

Board discussed fundraising and construction progress for the Teacher Housing Project: postcards with student art and QR code are soliciting donations through Orcas Island Community Foundation, OPALCO electrical work has been paid, and trenching and project roles were reviewed with contractors.

During the Dec. 16 meeting the board received an update on the Teacher Housing Project. Superintendent Becky Bell said postcards with student art were mailed to solicit donations and that donors may give online via a QR code to an account managed by the Orcas Island Community Foundation or mail checks to the district; the minutes also record a $25,100 donation since the previous meeting.

The minutes show OPALCO has been paid for electrical installation and that trenching for utilities was discussed. Bell reported meeting with Project Manager John Bingham and Philip Burkhardt of PBW to discuss contract roles and the building process.