Board hears long-range facilities plan; polling suggests $100M bond unlikely
Summary
District consultants told the Board that community polling shows resistance to a $100 million bond and that a smaller bond—about $50–60 million—would be more likely to pass; the committee will reconvene in fall to refine a shorter list of projects.
Representatives from BBL Architects and R&C Management Group presented the Cascade School District #5 long-range facilities plan on June 9, summarizing state facility-assessment findings and community engagement to date.
Scott Rose of R&C Management Group said polling found the community 'are not ready for the $100M bond,' and that the committee would likely need to pare project lists and consider a bond in the $50–60 million range. Mr. Koskela introduced the presentation and acknowledged staff and community committee members who participated in four community meetings and additional polling.
Why it matters: the long-range plan identifies system and finish deficiencies in district buildings and is the basis for any bond or capital campaign. Because polling indicates resistance to a larger package, district leaders signaled they will reconvene the committee in the fall and continue refining project scope and costs.
Next steps: the facilities committee will review additional polling data in the fall and prioritize projects with the goal of developing a bond proposal that reflects community appetite.
Provenance: presentation introduced by Mr. Koskela and delivered by Scott Rose (R&C Management Group).
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