County Commission Decision Regarding HVHS Funding

The Commission discussed the request from the School Board for the additional $6M. The Commissioners debated over three different motions but in the end, they voted to have the School Board fund the $6M from our Capital Plan.

I have posted the Q&A from e-mails and phone calls regarding HVHS.

Q - Why do we need $6M to finish the project?

A - The additional funds will allow us to have a fully equipped school for 2100, parking lots, baseball field, football field, track, softball field and field house.

Q- What can we get for $44M instead of $50M?

A - We could have a fully equipped school (everything noted above) for 1300 students.

A - We could build a school for 2100 students, some parking, and a football field and track only. We would not have FF&E or the other ball fields and parking.

Q- Is the school going to be built for 2100 students?

A - We are building a school for 2100 students.

Q-Where will the additional $6M come from since the County Commission told the School Board to use the money from their Capital Plan?

A - The School Board will meet to determine priorities regarding capital projects.

Q-Will HVHS open with no furniture, fixtures and equipment?

A- There is no way we can open and operate a school without this.

Q- Will the School Board meet to form a new Capital Plan?

A - We meet 3 times / month and I am sure we will discuss this but I want to wait and see the results from our facilities study. I think the data and conclusions from this study will guide us in the right direction. If the study was truly based on condition of facilities, population, projected growth and capacity then we have our answers.

Q- Will HVHS have 9th & 10th graders?

A - We will vote on this but I think we must open with 9th and 10th.

I hope the Q&A session was informative.

Thomas