August 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM - Board of Education Budget Workshop and Facility Planning

Discussion: 

Superintendent Patterson reviewed the following list of facility needs and repairs as well as potential projects that the district is looking at for renovation or replacement projects with the Board. 
Wilcox Facilities

Renovation Ideas

• Wilcox Water Intrusion in the two-story building
• Track Repairs — Complete Replacement is needed as the base has deteriorated 
• Track bleachers
• Pool Locker Room Renovation

Construction Ideas

• Ground level new construction to replace the 2-story building

Hildreth Facilities

Renovation Ideas

• Old Boiler System, HVAC Upgrade
• Electrical Upgrade to support new HVAC
• Kitchen remodel
• Bathrooms on 2 & 3 Floors

Construction Ideas at the Hildreth site

• Ground level new construction to replace the 3-story building
• Bus Barn
• Bleachers and crow's nest at the football field

Discussion: 

Superintendent Patterson reviewed ways that the school district can finance different projects:

• Pay out of existing funds
• Lease purchase agreement using funds from the Special Building Fund (7-year loan)
• Pass a bond — Up to 30 years for repayment 

The Board of Education understands that there are multiple facility needs for the district at both the Hildreth and Wilcox sites.  The Board will continue to financially prepare for phase two of a remodel or construction project.  The Board of Education has directed Superintendent Patterson to develop a survey to be shared out with patrons that will explain the current needs of the school district, present different courses of action on how to address those needs, and to collect patron feedback on what course of action would be preferable to patrons.   

Discussion: 

Superintendent Patterson presented information about the budget for the 26-27 year and a six-year financial forecast.