District considers 7.42-acre site for proposed Communications Hill school

What happened

The district held a public hearing on a proposed agreement to receive about 7.42 acres on Communications Hill for a new school. The board did not approve the agreement at this meeting; staff said it would return for board approval on October 27, and an illustrative timeline puts site possession in 2031.

Why it matters to families

The proposal is a step toward a new neighborhood school, but it would require the district to identify at least $80 million in funding and construction is estimated at $93.3 million; the schedule and funding remain contingent.

The evidence

At 00:54:36–00:55:29, the board opened the proposed Communications Hill School public hearing and staff said the purchase/dedication agreement would return for approval on October 27. At 00:57:19–00:57:32, the presentation described approximately 7.42 acres for the school site. At 01:22:45–01:23:20, staff characterized the timeline as illustrative and estimated district possession by August 18, 2031. At 01:40:50–01:41:24, staff referenced a $93.3 million construction estimate and at least $80 million in required funding.

The source