Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Gateway STEM and Soldan schools report positive colocation after May tornado displacement
Summary
Gateway STEM High School and Soldan International Studies described early successes and challenges in sharing space at 5101 McCree after a May 18 tornado damaged Soldan's building. Administrators reported expanded course access, shared extracurriculars and trauma-informed supports for displaced students while acknowledging logistical "hiccups."
Administrators from Gateway STEM High School and Soledan (Soldan) International Studies told the Saint Louis Public Schools board Wednesday that the two schools'temporary colocation at 5101 McCree has produced academic and social benefits even as families and staff continue to recover from the May 18 tornado that damaged Soldan's building and disrupted students' lives.
Why it matters: The colocation addresses urgent safety and facility needs after significant storm damage and household displacement. How the district manages shared space, transportation, and emotional supports affects displaced families, staff workloads and the schools' ability to preserve each program's identity while serving…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
