MSDLT Board of Education: Board Work Session 6/8/2026

The MSDLT Board of Education held a work session on June 8, 2026, focusing primarily on a capital maintenance improvement project with a proposed $175 million bond issuance. The board received detailed presentations from legal and financial advisors regarding the bond issuance process, tax impact estimates, and project scope, including $150 million allocated to the McKenzie transformation and $25 million for HVAC and roofing projects. The board approved a resolution for the preliminary determination to issue bonds, moving forward with the necessary legal steps for financing. Updates were also provided on ongoing facility improvements under the Blue Ribbon phase two project, with several schools undergoing renovations and expansions. Additionally, the board reviewed strategic plan progress, staffing updates, technology enhancements, and policy revisions in response to new state laws. The meeting concluded with personnel report approval and various board and administrator comments highlighting recent achievements and upcoming initiatives.