Lincoln Middle School design advances; community meeting set for April 24

District architect and project staff gave trustees an update on the Lincoln Middle School design during the March 20 meeting and said schematic design is moving into design development with room layouts, finishes and site circulation under active discussion.

Why it matters: Lincoln is the largest of the district’s referendum projects and will change site circulation, parking and interior student flow; trustees and neighbors raised traffic and parking concerns that district staff said will be addressed with a site traffic study.

What the board heard: Jason (last name not specified, project lead) summarized recent work: presentation materials showing the new building location, a site plan showing parking and the track, and three‑floor layouts with academic wings and a gym/cafetorium. The design team said they are refining interior details such as science prep rooms, locker locations, fitness and stage access; some room configurations were adjusted after input from science and physical education teachers.

Community feedback: Jason said the first post‑referendum community gathering was well-attended and generated questions about traffic and parking. He said the district has commissioned a traffic study and will continue neighborhood outreach. Student board members gave on‑site user input — for example, about cafeteria table arrangements — and staff said they will consider mixed seating configurations.

Next public meeting: The district plans another community update on April 24 (time being finalized). The project team said weekly design meetings and additional steering committee sessions continue; staff invited residents with technical expertise to offer input when specific needs arise (sound, lighting, structural engineering).

Ending: Trustees and staff said the project is on schedule and that the team will return with updated cost estimates and traffic‑study results as the design develops.