Board weighs options for Rollins Road site — sale, lease income, or a countywide CTE hub

Deputy Superintendent Kevin Bultema told the Board the Rollins Road building is a county‑owned asset with several possible futures: keep it for County Office programs, pursue long‑term leases, or sell the property. He noted periodic inquiries from buyers and that prior leases—most notably to Meta—"brought in nearly $1.5 million per year," illustrating the building’s revenue potential.

Board Member Susan Alvaro reviewed the site’s history, explaining it originally housed Regional Occupational Program (ROP) activities, later hosted charter and district tenants, and was then leased to Meta. Several members, including Board Member Chelsea Bonini and Board Member Mike O’Neill, advocated for exploring Career Technical Education (CTE) uses: a shared hub where districts and partners could co‑locate equipment, offer trades training, and provide evening programming for adults. Bonini suggested prioritizing County Office students first when assessing eligibility.

Members discussed zoning, anticipated city planning processes, and the option of forming a temporary subcommittee to conduct outreach while minimizing staff burden. Deputy Superintendent Bultema stressed that facility design should follow program needs and committed to notifying the real‑estate broker given growing Board interest. The Board directed staff to draft a program‑focused roadmap and to reconnect with the Facilities Master Plan consultants for structured next steps.