06/22/2026
📢 Community Facilities Planning Update – June 17 Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent community meeting. We had many new faces in attendance, which meant a large portion of the discussion focused on answering questions and reviewing information that has been shared at previous meetings. We appreciate the continued engagement and thoughtful questions from our community.
Key Takeaways
âś… The School Board's discussion regarding moving approximately $2.1 million into the Capital Projects Fund received nearly unanimous support from those in attendance.
This transfer must occur before the end of July as the district prepares its budget for August. District leadership indicated these funds would be used to begin moving the stadium project forward, including making necessary deposits and starting the next phases of development.
✅️Why the New Athletic Hub Location?
Many questions continue to center around why improvements are being proposed at the elementary campus rather than Davis Field. Several factors continue to drive this decision:
• Davis Field faces significant infrastructure challenges, including ADA accessibility concerns, ongoing sinkhole issues, bathroom limitations, and increased insurance costs.
• Grant opportunities are limited at Davis Field because the site does not meet many of the requirements needed to compete for major funding opportunities.
• The current RCO grant focuses on creating usable green space and site preparation that can support future growth.
• RCO has confirmed that work can be integrated, meaning the planned stadium can be incorporated into the green space improvements funded through the grant.
• Rebuilding Davis Field would require a large-scale infrastructure overhaul all at once, while improvements at the elementary site can be completed in phases, allowing progress to continue even if future funding opportunities take longer than expected.
Student Voices Matter
One of the most important factors in this process has been listening to students.
Feedback from previous meetings included concerns about: • Injuries occurring at Davis Field • Lack of restroom facilities • Wanting a facility they can be proud of and capable of hosting events. Providing modern facilities creates opportunities not only for athletics but also for academics, extracurricular activities, and increased scholarship opportunities for our students.
Understanding the Future Levy
One important point discussed is that approximately two-thirds of the proposed levy projects are focused on student safety and infrastructure needs, including asphalt replacement, parking improvements, and other essential campus improvements.
The athletic facilities are only one piece of a much larger conversation about improving district facilities for current and future students.
Potential Long-Term Benefits
Community members also discussed potential future economic impacts that could come from creating a centralized athletic hub, including:
• Increased visitors to our community • Support for local restaurants and businesses • Additional lodging opportunities • Future transportation and infrastructure improvements as activity grows
Community Communication
A recurring theme throughout the evening was the desire for better communication and transparency. As a foundation, we fully agree.
We shared that one of our goals is to work alongside the district to help communicate accurate, timely information through community meetings, flyers, social media, and face-to-face conversations—especially with residents who may not regularly use social media.
Now that many of the major funding discussions are becoming clearer, we will be able to provide more specific updates moving forward.
Looking Ahead
đź“… The group plans to meet again in August, with the goal of having levy details finalized by the end of September. This timeline will allow the district to begin public outreach and education efforts well before voters are asked to make a decision.
Thank you to everyone who continues to ask questions, attend meetings, and stay engaged in the future of our students and community. We remain committed to sharing information as it becomes available and helping ensure the community has the facts needed to make informed decisions.
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