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Board approves $150K‑plus upgrade to high‑school TV studio amid debate over cost and benefit
Summary
The board approved capital funding to upgrade the high‑school TV studio (electrical and technology work cited), with discussion about enrollment demand and whether in‑house upgrades justify the expense.
The board approved a summer capital project to upgrade the high‑school TV studio, including electrical and technology improvements estimated in the meeting discussion to support classroom instruction and student production work.
Board members noted the current equipment was old and in some cases not functional; one member said it dated back more than two decades and the electrical upgrade is necessary to support modern equipment. "Majority of this large portion of funds is just to get the electrical up to date so it can support anything in the room, including the lights," administration said during discussion. Several board members also questioned cost and whether the program's student enrollment justifies the investment; administrators said approximately 20 students are signed up for the course with 39 requests on file this coming fall.
The motion to approve the capital upgrade carried despite several opposing votes; the board noted the project had state‑approved quotes and that the work includes code‑compliance electrical updates. Administration will oversee contracting and payment from the general fund assigned fund balance.
