Seattle Public Schools

6905 Site Acquisition

It may be necessary on occasion for the district to acquire additional or replacement property for district purposes. 

The district will attempt to acquire building sites sufficiently in advance of the actual construction of facilities in order to minimize delay in construction projects and to realize financial savings to the district. The district will periodically review its inventory of land in light of enrollment trends in the district, and make such transactions as it determines will best meet the future needs of the district. 

In acquiring a new site, the district will always first attempt to reach settlement with the owner through negotiations.  

The district will acquire school sites or facilities only when it clearly contemplates using the property for district purposes.