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Superintendent pledges rec center repairs and a master facilities push
Summary
Superintendent Sanders described recent walk-throughs of district facilities, pledged to repair the Charles Gray recreation center (including water issues) and said a master facilities plan and selection of a director of facilities are priorities.
Superintendent Sanders said facility condition and maintenance will be central to the district's operational work and pledged to prioritize repairs to the Charles Gray recreation center.
Sanders reported that in his first days on the job he walked district facilities, spotted issues that need attention and intends to bring a facilities plan with concrete priorities to the board. On the rec center he said, "We will have running water in our rec center, and our students will be able to access the rec center," and promised accountability for completing repairs. Trustees and board leaders discussed the need for a master facilities plan, connecting the district's investments to long-term use of property and community expectations.
Why it matters: board members called the district "land rich" and said keeping and maintaining facilities is important if enrollment increases and the district aims to expand programs and community offerings. Trustees asked staff to advance planning and keep the board apprised as director-level hiring and facility assessments proceed.
