Used building rents eyed
Seattle School Board members have asked district staff to come up with alternatives to a proposal that would alter the districts' youth and family policy for tenants in surplus buildings because the current proposal could triple rents for some tenants.
To help stave off projected multi-million dollar budget deficits, staff has recommended the district sell or lease out long-term eight of its facilities not used by school programs to yield more funds for maintenance at other district properties.
Leases and other properties earn the district around $2.7 million annuall