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St. Joseph board says bond failure prompts ‘Plan B’ work; administration backs two-high-school option
Summary
District administrators told the school board they will convene a long-range planning process after voters rejected a bond measure; administrators and several board members said the district should examine right‑sizing to two high schools and hold community engagement before finalizing details.
The St. Joseph School District’s administration told the school board on Tuesday that, following the defeat of the district bond measure, it will pursue a “Plan B” long-range plan and begin regular planning meetings to determine next steps — including right‑sizing to two high schools.
The administration, led in discussion by Doctor McGinnis and referencing work by Doctor Edgar, said it will hold weekly or biweekly long-range plan meetings and seek input from internal and external stakeholders before presenting formal recommendations. “We had an opportunity to meet this morning as a district admin team. I left a 1 pager at your stations that concludes some of the talking points that we had this morning,” Doctor McGinnis said.
Board members pressed for a timeline and clearer milestones. Several members said the community and staff need both listening sessions and…
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