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Board authorizes superintendent to complete acquisition of 19 acres near Mountain House High
Summary
The board approved Resolution 24‑25‑09 authorizing the superintendent to take actions to complete acquisition of 19 acres adjacent to Mountain House High School; staff explained the purchase‑sale approach preserves eligibility for state construction funds and cited an appraisal value of $18.5 million.
The board voted to adopt Resolution 24‑25‑09 authorizing the superintendent to take all actions necessary to complete acquisition of a 19‑acre parcel adjacent to the Mountain House High School campus. Staff described the multi‑year negotiation and explained why the district is using a purchase‑sale agreement rather than a land dedication: the purchase‑sale model preserves the district’s ability to claim state matching funds when it later builds school facilities on the land.
The superintendent summarized the background: Mountain House High School’s campus was originally planned at 45.5 acres, and the negotiated 19‑acre addition brings the total closer to the district’s projected need. Staff read the appraisal figure into the record: "The appraisal value of the property is 18,500,000," and explained that future state funding formulas allow the district to claim a share of appraised value when applying for state construction funds. The resolution passed by roll call, 5–0. Trustees thanked staff for the long negotiation and noted the acquisition secures land planning options for future facilities.
