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District highlights athletics, arts and CTE investments funded by bond work
Summary
Administrators described how bond funds have supported athletics, career-technical education, arts facilities and transportation upgrades; the presentation noted equipment reuse and multi-use facility design.
Speaker 1 highlighted categories of bond spending that go beyond roofs and HVAC: athletics (equipment, turf and uniforms), career and technical education (lab equipment and shop spaces), arts (auditorium, lighting, instruments) and transportation (bus replacement). In discussing band uniforms, the presenter noted high per-unit costs and argued the district should purchase uniforms to ensure equitable participation: "eso puede costar hasta 500, 600 dólares... no le podemos poner ese peso a un estudiante para que ellos lo vayan a comprar."
Presenters described efforts to make facilities multi-use, reuse equipment and maximize the life cycle of purchases so bond dollars have lasting value. Staff also said some projects were reduced or streamlined to fit budgets and that architects are working with administration to control costs and account for inflation. The district emphasized reporting to the community and inviting public engagement around how funds are spent.
