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Despite tight finances, district plans capital and technology projects funded by levy and grants
Summary
Michelle Scott outlined $18.28M in projected capital projects revenue and a series of facilities and technology upgrades (HVAC, roofing, server refresh, security cameras), paid from the capital levy and impact fees; some transfers will fund a $382,125 loan payment for energy retrofits.
Michelle Scott summarized capital projects and technology investments the district plans to fund from its capital levy, impact fees and grant rebates. She listed planned work at multiple schools — Battle Ground High (HVAC cooling tower), Captain Strong Primary (gym roof recoating), Amboy Middle (STEM and band room work), Maple Grove Primary (roof HVAC units), Pleasant Valley (HVAC) and Prairie High (roofing and field house work) — and said projected capital revenues are $18,279,220.
Scott also described a debt service payment tied to an energy retrofit loan: a payment of $382,125 will be applied from capital projects, aided by an expected rebate from Clark PUD. She emphasized that capital levy dollars are restricted to the projects promised in the levy measure and cannot be transferred back into general fund operations.
Why it matters: The capital investments address facility and safety needs but are restricted by law to specific levy commitments; the district cannot divert those funds to cover operating shortfalls, limiting options to plug the general fund gap.
