Board of Education Real Estate Meeting 7/20/2026 Open Session

The Saint Louis Public Schools Board of Education held a Real Estate Meeting on July 20, 2026, focusing extensively on capital improvement projects and real estate asset management. Presentations from Navigate and Cordigan Clark detailed ongoing and planned facility upgrades funded by Proposition S, including HVAC, roofing, restroom renovations, and safety enhancements across multiple schools. The board reviewed a comprehensive master planning process involving facility condition assessments, enrollment forecasts, and utilization analyses, highlighting significant budget estimates ranging from $107 million to $123 million for PK-8 building alignments and renovations. Additionally, the meeting covered real estate sales efforts, including open houses for surplus school properties, developer interest, and challenges related to funding and community support for redevelopment projects. A formal acquisition proposal for land behind Clay School was also discussed, emphasizing community partnerships and maintenance plans. The board approved motions related to these discussions and planned further deliberations on the future ready proposal in upcoming sessions.