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Board advances facilities plan process, hears updates on reorganization moves and potential Benton parking
Summary
Staff reported widespread moves of equipment and near‑completion of renovation work, outlined DLR‑led community engagement this fall to create a 10‑year facilities plan, and said a Benton parking option is under city review with estimated cost $50k–$100k depending on approved spaces.
District staff reported progress on the reorganization and facilities work tied to consolidation efforts: playground equipment and industrial technology labs have been moved to receiving sites, RubyDew bathroom renovations are about 85% complete, and classroom renovation at Benton is roughly 90% complete. Staff said much of the work remains on schedule and that some signage has been updated at affected sites.
On long‑term planning, the district described a DLR‑facilitated engagement timeline (August–November) that will include district leadership, staff/administrators, community sessions and targeted student input; the goal is a finalized 10‑year facilities plan in November. Staff also told trustees they had submitted Pershing and Field for preliminary zoning review; the city suggested residential and light commercial as possible future zoning, and staff said any sale would require board approval. Separately, Benton parking remains contingent on city planning and traffic commission review — staff estimated 45 parking spots might be possible and gave a preliminary cost band of $50,000–$100,000 depending on scope.
