School Board Workshop - September 4, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Elementary bond update
Greycloud Elementary construction update
Bailey Elementary construction update
Pinehill Elementary construction update
Phase two school capacity needs
Budget allocation for school construction projects
Construction phasing and bidding schedule
Areas of Interest (4)
- District reports elementary school construction projects are currently under budget as phase two begins.
- Strategic shift in construction scope at Greycloud Elementary saved costs by repurposing existing kitchen infrastructure.
- Concerns raised regarding budget management and potential reallocation of surplus bond funds for upcoming projects.
- Architects detail construction schedules for Greycloud, Bailey, and Pinehill schools to ensure minimal student disruption.
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
CarriedNot specified
Moved by Melinda Doss · Seconded by Ryan Clark
Notable Quotes (2)
Total of 15 projects. We've launched seven and now we're jumping into the remaining eight.
Bond construction statusDescribing the status of the bond-funded construction plan.
Currently, through design development, we are under budget on this project.
Project budgetUpdating the board on the financial status of the Greycloud renovation.
People (7)
Tyrone BrookensAssistant SuperintendentOversees elementary bond construction updates and district facility planning.
Oversees elementary bond construction updates and district facility planning.
Jennifer SchwarzPrincipalNewly assigned principal of Greycloud Elementary School.
Newly assigned principal of Greycloud Elementary School.
Laura LushikPrincipalPrincipal of Pine Hill Elementary School, formerly of Greycloud.
Principal of Pine Hill Elementary School, formerly of Greycloud.
Christine McDonaldPrincipalPrincipal of Bailey Elementary School.
Principal of Bailey Elementary School.
Mark DeoArchitectRepresenting Koma Architects for Greycloud and Bailey project designs.
Representing Koma Architects for Greycloud and Bailey project designs.
S BagleyArchitectRepresenting W Architects for Pinehill Elementary school design.
Representing W Architects for Pinehill Elementary school design.
Paul AppalokausskiArchitectRepresenting W Architects for Pinehill Elementary school design.
Representing W Architects for Pinehill Elementary school design.
Places Mentioned
District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MinnesotaGreycloud Elementary SchoolBailey Elementary SchoolPine Hill Elementary SchoolRed Rock Elementary SchoolLiberty Ridge Elementary School
Events & Meetings (1)
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center in Cottage Grove, Minnesota