Capital Facilities Advisory Committee

Public schools belong to the entire community, and funding for capital improvements is generated though voter-approved bond measures.

It is essential community members help develop our long-term capital facilities plan so it reflects the values and priorities of the community. 

In September 2015, Highline convened the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) to develop recommendations for a long-term capital facilities plan. CFAC met monthly for a year to study facilities needs, review data and develop a plan designed to meet the needs of students over the next 20 years. The committee's work culminated in a bond measure on the November 2016 ballot. Voters approved the measure with a yes vote of nearly 67%.  

What Has CFAC Accomplished?

CFAC continues as a standing committee to advise district leaders on capital planning and boundary recommendations. CFAC also elects two members to sit on the Oversight Committee to review capital projects and bond spending in progress. 

For more information on CFAC work:

CFAC 2015-16 | Bond Recommendations & Long-Range Capital Facilities Plan

CFAC 2017-18 | Boundary Recommendations

How Are CFAC Members Chosen?

Municipalities, community organizations and staff labor organizations each appoint one member, plus each of our four comprehensive high schools each appoint one student, for about 20 appointees. The remaining 20 members are community volunteers. Each year, we invite community members to enter their names in a lottery for open committee seats. We draw names from geographic service areas in our district to ensure balanced representation.

To contact the committee, email CFAC@highlineschools.org.