Aug. 21, 2013
Kathy Dzewaltowski, observer
The board held a public hearing for the proposed 2013-14 budget, and no members of the public wished to comment. Board members approved 7-0 the budget with mill levy of 52.464 mills, which represented an increase of 3.3%.
Board members were presented with information regarding approximately 30 acres of property in Pottawatomie County for the site of a future elementary school. BG Consultants had evaluated the site and found few issues with the site. The site currently has no sewer or water services, but there were nearby services to connect to and the possibility that services will expand to the area as development continues in the area. The board approved 7-0 to proceed with closing on purchasing the property.
BG Consultants also provided the board with information about the facility analysis that had been completed on College Hill Preschool. Some aspects of the facility were in good condition, such as the foundation, windows, and doors. Many other aspects of the facility were in poorer condition and in need of repairs/replacement or were not in compliance with modern codes, including the roof, HVAC and electrical systems, and the handicapped ramp for accessibility. BG Consultants estimated it would cost $1,379,547 to make necessary improvements, and it would cost $1,353,535 to construct a new building of the same footprint. Dave Colburn described the analysis as "sobering," and Dr. Bob Shannon, Superintendent, said that to make the preschool modern and appropriate would be a significant project. Dr. Shannon recommended that the College Hill discussion should be sent to the Facilities and Growth Committee for further analysis and ideas.
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