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Board approves Rancho Elementary roof repair schematic and lease‑leaseback approach

Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved schematic design, cost estimate (~$1.775 million) and lease‑leaseback contracting for beam and roof repairs in 19 Rancho classrooms, with construction planned for next summer pending contractor selection.

The board approved schematic designs and a lease‑leaseback procurement approach for a roof‑repair and classroom structural project at Rancho Elementary.

Project staff presented Option 4, which places a glulam beam down the center of 19 classrooms and installs two new structural posts per room; plans include removing ceiling finishes, replacing cabinetry and adding new footings where needed. The presenter summarized costs including design, construction contingency, DSA fees and testing and said, "And that gets us to the $1,775,000," as the total estimate for the project package.

With board approval the district will advertise for contractors and select a lease‑leaseback partner; staff said a contractor selection and preconstruction schedule should provide the detailed campus rollout and communications to teachers and families. Acting school leadership on site urged a clear community rollout plan so teachers and families know timelines for relocation and classroom preparation. Board members noted recordkeeping and uploading of as‑built drawings to the district database to help future maintenance.