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Superintendent says no school closures decided yet as district launches Fit 5 community engagement
Summary
Superintendent Doctor Gatto announced a 'Fit 5 Future Together' facilities engagement process, scheduled a community meeting for May 8 and a board study session on May 13, and said no decisions on school closures or repurposing have been made.
Superintendent Doctor Gatto told the Westminster Public Schools board on April 22 that the district is beginning a community engagement process called Fit 5 Future Together to align facilities with declining enrollment and budget realities, and that no closure or repurposing decisions have been made.
The superintendent said the first community event is set for Thursday, May 8 at the VIA Center from 5 to 7 p.m., and that the board will receive a detailed study-session briefing on May 13 from district leadership and the Fit5 committee. "I wanna reiterate that there have been no decisions about the closure or repurposing of any schools at this point," Doctor Gatto said.
Why it matters: The Fit 5 effort is intended to examine district building use, enrollment trends and budget alignment amid declining student numbers across the metro area. The superintendent framed the April 22 announcement as an early step in a process that will include community input and, if any changes are proposed later, supports for affected families.
Supporting details: Doctor Gatto said district staff have used census data and building assessments and that the district will name assistant principals and deans for the coming year as part of staffing alignments. He also announced Cody Kelly as the new principal of Sherwood Elementary and noted administrators are finalizing leadership teams.
Board process and timeline: The Fit5 committee includes community members, district leadership and school leaders; Don and Nick (district staff) will present an overview of building conditions, census trends and enrollment patterns at the May 13 study session. The superintendent said the district will be transparent and pledged to support families if changes are later adopted.
What’s next: Community engagement events in May, presentation to the board at the May 13 study session, and ongoing analysis of enrollment and building assessments ahead of any possible recommendations.
