Board hears 2023 referendum update: $439M program, 81% committed; contingency shrinking

Aug 21, 2026

A district committee reported on 17 projects under the 2023 referendum totaling $439 million, with about $357 million paid or contracted (≈81%) and a remaining contingency reported at about $8.6 million; the board asked for details and staff said they are monitoring supply-chain and global cost exposures.

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A board presentation gave a status update on the 2023 bond referendum projects, which the presenter said includes 17 projects with a program total of $439,000,000. "There are 17 projects on the list and the total was $439,000,000," the presenter said, then reported that through July 31 approximately $357,000,000 has been paid or committed under contract, or about 81% of the program.

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