Community Facilities Task Force to address school board Tuesday

April 15, 2010
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Wednesday, April 14 the district's Community Facilities Task Force met to prepare for its school board report Tuesday, April 20 at 6:15 p.m. on the group's preliminary findings. Chair Dan Reid reviewed the facilities priorities the group has identified during its work over the past two months.

This information and scenarios for addressing these needs will be discussed Tuesday evening. The task force is also recommending the district apply for a state funded grant to conduct a facilities survey and study to identify eligible space for the state's bond matching funds program.

Preliminary priorities to be reported to school board members Tuesday night are:

Priority #1: Grades 9 to 12 facilities improvements - Major improvements needed at both Walla Walla High School and Lincoln Alternative High School

Priority #2: Pioneer Middle School improvements - Second gym, additional classroom space, HVAC

Priority #3: Alternative space for preschool program to allow more room for Blue Ridge K-5 program

Priority #4: Develop and manage a comprehensive plan for ongoing maintenance and repairs

The Community Facilities Task Force expects to finalize its report and deliver its recommendations to the school board by the end of the school year. Community members are encouraged to attend Tuesday's public work session.