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Board hears three-year facilities plan and a proposed $5 million Lakeview addition
Summary
Director Tiede presented a three-year maintenance, renovation and space-enhancement plan with Health Life Safety projects and a proposed Lakeview enclosure/addition estimated at about $5 million, presented as within existing debt capacity so no additional tax impact is expected.
Director Tom Tiede presented a three-year plan focusing on Health Life Safety projects — roofs, walls, floors, HVAC and plumbing — and additional building enhancements including grading, playground work and a proposed space reconfiguration. The plan would reduce administrative office space to create instructional rooms and relocate the Art Room to accommodate program needs.
Tiede described an option to enclose the old Lakeview entrance to create added instructional space at an estimated cost closer to $5 million, which the presentation said could fit within debt certificates already issued and would therefore not increase property taxes. The board and administration contrasted that option with previously considered additions near $20 million, noting the smaller scope is intended to match strategic planning work and instructional priorities.
The board approved related abatements and budget items to support maintenance work; additional design, cost estimates and timelines were not included and will be provided in later planning materials.
