Board Meeting 8 4 2026

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 board meeting on August 5, 2026, focused on a proposed capital bond to match an $8.168 million state grant. The district presented a project list estimated at $17.823 million, including air conditioning and gym projects at several schools, improvements to Redwood’s pickup/drop-off access, and a traffic signal and turn lane near Redwood. Members discussed project estimates, contingency and fees, potential priorities if costs rise, and how to explain the bond’s cost and benefits to voters. The grant requires a bond of at least an equal amount, and the board noted that the grant would be available for two election cycles if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

The board approved a motion to adopt Resolution 2627-02, calling an election on general obligation bonds of up to $10.89 million to finance capital costs and declaring intent to reimburse related expenditures. The proposed bond amount exceeds the grant match to provide room for project costs and related expenses; members discussed an estimated levy of about 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed value and a 30-year term. No vendor selections, bids, or construction contracts were approved at this meeting.