Schools Seek $5.7M for Design Work as Part of $119M Capital Program
Mar 16, 2026
Officials said two elementary schools are over 90% capacity and a third is nearing that level; the School Board reduced capital outlay funding to $27 million and the schools requested $5.7 million to pay architectural/engineering design for longer-term projects estimated at $119 million.
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Dr. Sheppard told the board that two elementary schools are at over 90% capacity and a third is approaching that level, creating an urgent need to address facilities. She said the School Board’s recent vote left capital outlay funding at $27 million and recommended using surplus carryforward funds to cover A/E fees so the district can advance design work in FY27.
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