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Board hears timeline for possible December 2026 referendum and 2028–29 construction window
Summary
Contractors and the board discussed a multi-phase capital plan: board decision on scope by June 2026, potential December 2026 vote, SED submission in January 2028, and construction in 2028–2029 with project closeout in 2029; board members discussed prioritization, tax impact and community engagement.
District consultants presented a pre-referendum schedule and high‑level scope options for a proposed capital-improvement project.
"So the thought would be to vote in December 2026 and submit with the design, which will take about a year to SED in January '28 based on SED review time," one presenter said, summarizing the timeline that would enable construction in 2028 and 2029. The board discussed the need to identify immediate MEP and safety priorities versus longer-term enhancements such as auditorium, restroom, and athletic upgrades. Presenters noted a potential $18 million-ish project that could coincide with debt drop-off to produce little or no tax impact, while a longer-term comprehensive backlog estimate shown to the board totaled roughly $194 million.
Board members emphasized early community engagement—one suggested using a ThoughtExchange-style survey to surface priorities from residents—and discussed balancing no‑tax‑impact messaging with realistic scope and costs.
