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Board seeks multi-year cost projections for capital projects; food quality also discussed
Summary
Members said the district typically receives upfront construction costs but lacks 5- and 10-year operating and maintenance projections; they also raised concerns about main-dish school meal preparation while acknowledging fruit/vegetable availability.
Several board members urged adding long-term operating and maintenance estimates to capital planning so the district understands 5- and 10-year costs in addition to upfront construction. One member said, "We're not getting any information on... what this is going to cost us, 5 years, 10 years." The discussion included a request to build contingency funds for replacement cycles similar to prior turf planning.
Food service was discussed as part of fiscal priorities: while members praised availability of fruits and vegetables, some criticized main-dish preparation and suggested the district should prioritize healthier, fresher entrée options. No changes to contracts or budgets were adopted in the study session.
