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have in mind for the future, and what is viable for the School District . She felt their current location was good, but they need something long range . Commissioner Davis wanted to know how much space the Sheriff' s office required in the Administration Building, and Administrator Baird replied that they will need about 100 , 000 square feet over the next three to five years . Discussion ensued regarding the current office building ' s configuration, the amount of wasted space, its inefficiency, and the services that are not able to be located within the building . School Board Chairman McCain did not feel the School Board was currently in the position to purchase land and build a new office building . He did not know how much longer they would be able to stay in their current location because the building needs a new roof and possibly a new air conditioner. He did not think it would be feasible to pay for these repairs then tear the building down two years later. Administrator Baird encouraged the School Board to consider the option of a year-to -year lease and to make the necessary roof repairs . School Board member Disney-Brombach wanted to ensure that before giving direction to her staff, this would be supported by the County . She said about $ 800, 000 over the past five years had been spent on maintenance, and if they spend $ 300 , 000 on the roof, it will be over $ 1 million, which she felt was spending money unwisely . She asked Administrator Baird to recommend available properties . Administrator Baird suggested three properties : ( 1 ) the property across from South County Park (the Anson piece) on Oslo Road and 201h Avenue ; (2) the location of the ball fields across from the High School ; and (3 ) the land where the old County Administration Building once stood . SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 s 14 { PG 458 Joint Board Workshop