Seaholm Highlander

BPS hopes that the long pending sale of the district’s administrative building will finally come to a close in the next 30-40 days.

“We are negotiating with two proposals from two different groups,” said Deborah Piesz, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services. “Both proposals are for approximately $2.6 million.

BPS hopes to negotiate for more money to help offset the cost for relocating central office.

“The Board would like to see an offer of approximately 3 million,” said Piesz.

The district expects to move central office during the summer months and relocate to underutilized classrooms and office space at Seaholm or Groves. Although BPS will have to spend some of funds made from the building sale, Piesz is confident that the cost for renovations will be nowhere near the gross proceeds.

“We’re still trying to garner at least $2 million in net proceeds after the relocation costs have been paid for,” said Piesz.