# David Douglas School Board Meeting 10.8.26

At the David Douglas School District Board’s regular meeting on October 8, 2026, the board received updates on district capital projects. Mill Park work included resolving a water-heater installation issue and completing trash enclosures; Lincoln Park’s HVAC equipment faced manufacturing delays, and staff were considering whether another vendor could meet the specifications sooner. Gilbert Park HVAC work was nearing completion, while the district continued addressing a subcontractor dispute involving the Ron Russell solar array. South Powellhurst’s freezer project remained in design and land-use review. The board also heard that a Metro grant application had been submitted for high-school art and beautification work. No new contract awards or purchasing approvals were reported.

The board approved the consent agenda, but removed an item concerning pension obligation bonds and voted to defer it until more information is available. Financial updates cited declining enrollment and funding projections, an ending general-fund balance of about $17.8 million, and a projected year-end balance of about $13.4 million. The superintendent said budget planning would continue as enrollment and funding estimates are updated. The meeting also included an annual Division 22 standards report, with the district reporting compliance with all reviewed standards; no procurement action was associated with that report.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Sources
- [David Douglas School Board Meeting 10.8.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVSxaKQRCk) - David Douglas School District