District discusses returning three excess properties (Abbott Loop, Campbell STEM, Westpark) to Municipality

What happened

ASD administration outlined a plan, discussed with the Mayor's office, to return three excess properties -- Abbott Loop, Campbell STEM building, and the Westpark property -- to the Municipality of Anchorage. Abbott Loop and Campbell have already been approved for return; a formal Board vote on demolishing Abbott Loop (using $4 million in leftover bond funds originally intended for fire suppression) is planned for an October board meeting, with demolition targeted for spring 2027. Campbell STEM is being prepared for winter hand-off, and Westpark's return would require Board approval with the Assembly considering returning sale proceeds to ASD.

Why it matters to families

This is a significant facilities and asset-disposition decision involving redirection of bond funds, planned demolition of a district building, and potential loss/return of a property purchased for $6.25 million, with implications for future capital planning and municipal relations.

The evidence

Work Session discussion: 'both Abbott Loop and Campbell have been approved for return to the Municipality'; plan to use $4 million in remaining bond funds (originally for fire suppression) to demolish Abbott Loop, subject to Board approval expected in October, with demolition in spring 2027; Campbell STEM to be cleaned and handed off this winter; Westpark return requires Board approval with Assembly resolution on sale proceeds.

The source