Trustees authorized staff to enter engagement letters and term sheets to pursue New Markets Tax Credit financing for building E's inclusion of early childhood education, with consultants estimating a net benefit of about $3.15 million (best case) and an alternative ~ $1.1 million if CHFA integration is limited.

The committee confirmed Feb. 6, 2027 as the Fire & Ice date and agreed on programming elements including Business Burn Off, fire performers (Aaron and friends), Lavabox (with safety changes), hot air balloon follow-up, a daytime high-school band parade, snow-making plans, and a draft event schedule; vendors and licensing were also discussed.