City of Algona Wa Council Workshop- September 14, 2026

At the City of Algona, Washington, council workshop on September 14, 2026, the Auburn School District presented its proposed November 3 bond measure to replace Alpac Elementary and Cascade Middle School and build a fifth middle school. The district estimated project costs of $184 million for the new middle school and $189 million for Cascade; the two middle schools are projected to open in 2028 and Alpac in 2029. The district said the projects would address overcrowding, aging facilities, and school security, and noted that the measure would increase property taxes. Council members and residents asked about the tax impact, enrollment projections, and future operating and maintenance costs. The presentation also noted that the district’s 2025 capital facilities levy passed, while a prior bond measure did not, and that approximately $170 million in maintenance needs had been identified across other district buildings.

This was an informational presentation about a proposed voter-approved capital funding measure, not a contract award or procurement decision. No procurement-related motions or spending approvals were recorded; the only vote was approval of the workshop agenda.