Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting - June 12, 2024
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Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting - June 12, 2024
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At the June 12, 2024 Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) meeting, Principal Bethany LaHaie led a campus tour to highlight several maintenance issues and safety concerns. Key areas of concern included access to the main bulind and restroom facilities for classes in the portables. Additional safety concerns were raised regarding entry and dismissal on Highland and blind spots in and around the covered recess area. The library is not set up to accommodate the K-8 student body, and the current furniture does not allow for reconfiguration.
Mike Merlino provided a financial overview, emphasizing the committee’s desire to rebuild community trust and the strategy of running fewer, but more impactful, elections. The committee discussed the potential benefits of running a capital levy in November 2024 to address immediate capital needs, as well as the timing of future elections, with a bond for 2026 to address larger-scale renovations and new construction, and an Educational Programs and Operations (EP&) levy in 2026. This plan would give the FAC time to fully analyze long-term plans and needs for the district to recommend a comprehensive plan that includes community input.
The committee reviewed the detailed site assessments for Richard Gordon Elementary, Poulsbo Middle School, and began to review the Kingston Middle School assessment. Additionally, the Bassetti team reviewed the Lone Maple site, noting its 30-acre size with approximately 70-80 percent buildable area despite the presence of a critical fish stream and the necessity of accessing via a private lane. Key infrastructure considerations for the site included the need for a drain field, stormwater management, and possible sewer connections.