Board split over whether to pause transformation until visioning is complete

Trustees spent substantial time debating sequencing: should the district finish a community visioning process before asking staff to bring concrete transformation options, or should some analytical work (capacity, enrollment, financial impacts) proceed in parallel? Trustee Bailey argued that the board should not let a resolution or a predefined process steer visioning: she asked that the community‑centered visioning happen first to 'neutralize' partisan divisions and to ensure student voices are heard. Trustee Kennedy said she supports community engagement but asked that the district produce a structured baseline — what a strong elementary, middle and high school must provide — so the community can react to specific, actionable criteria.