Board outlines facilities steering committee, staff says CMAR procurement and contingencies will limit surprise costs During a facilities update, staff proposed a small steering committee to oversee design and to provide monthly updates; staff described using a construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) delivery model, contingency budgets and guaranteed maximum pricing to reduce the risk of unexpected construction cost increases.

Exciting developments are underway as the board proposes a new facilities steering committee aimed at keeping projects on track and within budget while tackling unexpected costs head-on!

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Board weighs $11.4M stadium upgrade, $15.3M ALC concept and boundary changes as part of 2035 facilities vision District staff presented a Facilities Vision through 2035 including an $11.4 million high-school stadium upgrade, a $15.3 million alternative learning center concept at Lakeville South, and multiple middle-school expansion/new-school options; the board discussed advisory-group composition, equity, feeder impacts and a community survey and scheduled further work in early December and January.

Exciting changes are coming to our district, with a proposed $11.4M stadium upgrade and a $15.3M alternative learning center to enhance equity and resources for all students!

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Finance director details $189 million in outstanding bonds, refinancing opportunities Executive Director Paul Bourgeois told the board the district has about $189 million in outstanding general obligation bonds and certificates of participation and has invested roughly $231 million in facilities improvements since 2007. Staff said they are monitoring interest rates for refunding opportunities and noted the Tonka Dome bond payoff and

The district's finance director reveals a stunning $189 million in outstanding bonds, while monitoring interest rates for potential refinancing that could save taxpayers money!

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Minnesota advances closure of Stillwater facility with bipartisan support Minnesota legislators celebrate closure of Stillwater, emphasizing humane future for residents.

Minnesota's legislature unites to celebrate the historic closure of the Stillwater facility, marking a transformative step towards a more humane future for all residents.

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