A Revised Athletic Plan

The board voted 6-1 to reaffirm the demolition approach as part of a broader campus reconstruction funded by the 2024 bond.

Trustees also supported an approximately 3,400-square-foot wrestling room addition. That change would allow the campus to retain four courts rather than the three contemplated in an earlier configuration.

The separate wrestling addition carries an estimated cost of $750,000 to $1 million. Its precise location and final costs have not yet been determined.

Safety and History

The larger reconstruction plan, estimated at $25.5 million, includes a more secure main entrance and improvements to access and safety.

Residents who favored preserving the historic gym argued for reconsideration, while board members cited project timing, cost, accessibility, and building needs.

Trustee Ty Schmidt cast the lone opposing vote, voicing concern about how quickly the newer wrestling proposal moved forward.

Construction Timeline

Because of the planning delay, demolition is now expected after the school year ends in 2027, with completion targeted for March 2029. Those dates remain subject to the construction process.

Source: The Ticker, Beth Milligan, November 11, 2026. https://www.traverseticker.com/news/tcaps-affirms-plans-to-demolish-1958-gym-supports-wrestling-addition-to-provide-four-total-courts/