Justin Flaa

This document outlines the initial meeting and charge of the Reardan-Edwall Community Facilities Solutions Committee, which is tasked with developing long-term capital planning direction for the district. The committee's work encompasses prioritizing facility and learning needs, addressing current and projected student population and program requirements, and leveraging existing infrastructure while ensuring longevity and cost-effectiveness. The plan emphasizes incorporating community and stakeholder input, considering safety, and exploring alternatives to capital construction. The committee is set to deliver its capital programming recommendations to the district by May 27, 2026, following a comprehensive 5-phase approach.

The meeting agenda focused on facility planning and financing. Key discussion topics included capital financing presented by Cory Plager of DA Davidson, and addressing facility needs through proposed project solutions involving tabletop discussions and feedback. The committee also reviewed a proposed timeline for facility proposal deliberation, funding options review, and recommendation refinement across subsequent months. Specific capacity solutions discussed included a Middle School Addition versus a New "Small School" at the NE Property, alongside addressing core High School remodeling needs and activity space needs, such as constructing a Multi-purpose Fieldhouse Facility and installing a rubberized track. A summary table outlined the estimated costs and potential funding sources for all proposed projects.

This document details the Reardan-Edwall Community Facilities Solutions Committee's activities and progress towards developing a long-term capital facilities plan for the Reardan-Edwall School District. The plan's objectives include prioritizing facility, teaching, and learning needs, addressing current and projected student population needs through 2030, and incorporating community input. The document reviews existing facility conditions, enrollment projections, and discusses proposed modernization and expansion projects for high school, middle school, and transportation facilities, aiming to deliver pragmatic solutions for longevity and improved learning environments.

The meeting commenced with a Board Workshop/Work Session covering an Academic Review and a recap of the 24-25 Prevention Highlights. The subsequent Business Meeting included a Superintendent's Report covering spring coaches, a Strategic Plan Update, SEL Curriculum, and updates on a portable unit and CFSC. Key discussion items involved Policy 2108 (Learning Assistance Program) and Policy 5011 (Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited). Action items included approving the cost for surplused portable relocation, approving the 26-27 School Year Calendar, approving changes to Policy 1210 (Annual Organization Meeting-Election of Officers), approving ASB Bylaws and Constitution, approving several overnight trip requests for FCCLA, Salish Conference, and FFA State Floral Contest, and approving the hiring of multiple coaching staff and one long-term substitute and paraprofessional.

This document is a Discovery Process Report for the Reardan Edwall School District, summarizing insights gathered from 17 interviews and 300 community survey responses. It identifies key strengths, challenges, and needs facing the district and community over the next 3-5 years, particularly concerning transportation, facilities, and community relations. The report also gauges community sentiment regarding a potential bond measure, aiming to inform future strategic recommendations.