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Saint Joseph board weighs two-high-school options; administration to return with feeder plans and cost comparisons
Summary
District leaders and members of the public debated two main options for moving from three high schools to two, with administration and DLR presenting pros, cons and cost ranges. The board asked staff to produce detailed feeder patterns, projected savings and timelines comparing a Benton/Hyde option with a Central/Lafayette option.
The Saint Joseph School District board on Wednesday heard extended public comment and an administration presentation on two alternatives for moving from three high schools to two, and directed staff to return with detailed feeder maps, cost comparisons and savings projections.
The discussion followed a presentation by the district and DLR Group, the district’s facilities consultant, which outlined three scenarios that include Central in every option alongside either Lafayette or a Benton/Hyde combination. The consultant flagged capacity limits, parking and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance as key constraints and provided updated cost ranges for each scenario.
Why it matters: Board members said the district’s financial shortfall makes a near‑term solution necessary and urged a plan that shows how building reassignments will translate into ongoing operating savings. Several public commenters said delay would prolong unequal student access…
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