District administrators reviewed an updated bond spreadsheet at the Washington County School District working session on April 30 and told trustees they had added roughly $9 million to the draft, moving the preliminary total into the neighborhood of $106 million depending on final prioritization and carryover funds.

District staff described item-by-item changes after consulting principals and facilities staff. Notable elements discussed included expanded cost estimates for athletic surfaces and tracks, rooftop and HVAC replacements, security upgrades and a line item for two new elementary schools. Staff said they had budgeted $25 million (a figure discussed in the session) for two new elementary schools but later noted that a $30 million placeholder might provide better coverage if prices rise; trustees asked staff to bring final recommended totals and carryover estimates to the board before the bond resolution.

Security upgrades and compliance items prompted particular attention. Staff described a CO‑detector/fire‑alarm integration mandate that carries a higher price than a standalone detector because the devices must tie into the fire-alarm system; trustees and staff discussed grouping security‑related work under a single “safety and security” line item to present a clearer case to voters.

Board members and staff reviewed individual school items, including track/field work at multiple high schools, a proposed remodel and classroom additions at Enterprise High, playground surfacing, shade structures and portable classroom updates. Staff said some projects (for example, reusing millings for site work and reusing materials from track rotomill operations) could reduce costs. They also flagged unresolved title and easement issues for a property acquisition in Hilldale related to athletic-field work; district legal and real‑estate staff were continuing diligence.

Trustees discussed pacing and priorities: whether to keep the total under $100 million to improve voter acceptance or to include a modest cushion given uncertainty in construction pricing. Staff said the district expects some carryover from the current bond package and a bond premium on issuance that could reduce the net new amount required. Trustees asked staff to produce a final recommended package and a prioritization list for the board to approve at an upcoming June meeting so campaign planning can proceed.

No formal bond resolution was adopted at the working session; the discussion was framed as review and refinement ahead of a future action item.