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District discusses MOU with city for former KwikTrip building as daycare option, explores lease for Options In Education
Summary
Committee members discussed a potential childcare opportunity involving the former KwikTrip building, a possible $250,000 WEDC grant for a daycare led by Alicia Gilkes, and interest in negotiating a flexible three-year lease with owner Bob Oberhauser for the current Options In Education facility.
Members of the Operations Committee discussed a potential childcare opportunity involving the former KwikTrip building. The minutes state the city may receive the building as a donation and could partner with Alicia Gilkes to pursue a daycare facility supported by a potential $250,000 WEDC grant.
The committee discussed creating a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the city so the district could potentially support use of the building if the daycare project does not move forward. The former KwikTrip building was also discussed as a possible future location for the Options In Education School. In the meantime, the committee expressed interest in negotiating a flexible multi-year lease with owner Bob Oberhauser for the current Options In Education building, seeking a three-year term with an option for the district to terminate the lease with notice.
Committee members did not formalize a motion to approve an MOU or lease in the minutes; discussion focused on options and next steps. The district plans follow-up conversations with city officials and the property owner and will report back to the committee.
