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Austin School Board reviews facilities plan after failed referendum
Summary
At a Jan. 26 study session the board heard an assessment of an unsuccessful referendum and options for repairs, funding and bonding from consultants and staff; no project approvals or dollar figures were recorded in the minutes.
The Austin School Board met in a Jan. 26, 2026 study session and reviewed consultants' assessments of the district's recent, unsuccessful referendum and next steps for district facilities. Chairperson Carolyn Dube called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.; Todd Rapp of Rapp Strategies presented an assessment of the failed referendum and implications for planning.
Representatives from ISG, Kevin Bills and Sue Peterson, joined Finance and Operations Executive Director Todd Lechtenberg to review priority building repairs, funding options and projected timelines. PTMA consultant Michael Hart provided an overview of bond considerations. The minutes record that the board will continue discussions linking funding pathways to long-term access, utilization and stewardship of district facilities; the public minutes do not include dollar amounts or final decisions on specific projects.
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