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Board reviews proposed purchase of Tolles Drive site for Early Learning Center; renovations estimated at $2' million
Summary
Staff presented a proposed $300,000 purchase agreement for a Tolles Drive property to be used as an Early Learning Center, describing a 10,230 sq. ft. building on two acres with 90 parking spaces and estimated renovation costs of $2' million; the purchase would be considered Jan. 12, 2026.
St. Johns Public Schools administrators introduced a proposal at the Dec. 18 workshop to pursue purchase of a Tolles Drive property as a future Early Learning Center. Staff said the proposed purchase agreement is for $300,000, subject to board approval at the Jan. 12, 2026 regular meeting, with a targeted closing date of Jan. 31, 2026.
Minutes describe the property as a 10,230-square-foot building on two acres with 90 parking spaces. District staff estimated renovation and retrofit costs at approximately $2'3 million to create eight to ten classrooms, office and common areas, and potential future expansion for additional classrooms, a gym area and a kitchen. Administrators listed the Tolles Drive item among several facilities-related proposals that could require funding decisions at the January meeting.
