Eugene Field staff reassigned as district advances elementary redistricting and transition planning

District administrators updated the board on the elementary redistricting process, personnel moves and transition planning after the decision to reassign Eugene Field programs and staff.

Why it matters: Redistricting and school closures or consolidations affect staffing, program placement, student assignment and family notification; the board’s preparations influence how smoothly those transitions proceed.

Personnel and placement: The administration reported that Miss Whitley, principal at Eugene Field, has accepted an assistant‑principal position at Hannibal Middle School. Eugene Field staff were given the opportunity to indicate placement preferences (first, second and third choices); administrators said nearly all affected employees were offered either their first or second choice.

Program relocations: The district plans to move the Eugene Field ED (emotional/educational development) program to Veterans Elementary and to house the Title I pre‑K program at Stowell Elementary to keep services in the downtown area. Administrators said letters were sent to parents about next‑year placements and that staff have been checking address data to ensure accuracy.

Transition committee and parent outreach: The district convened a district transition committee with staff, parents and representatives from each elementary school. Administrators said the committee will continue to meet after the transition to monitor and address unanticipated issues. Staff also discussed outreach measures — phone calls, Dojo posts and door‑to‑door flyers — to ensure families receive placement information.

Patron comment: A community member asked the board how the district will confirm families received placement letters and requested additional notice such as principal Dojo posts or automated phone calls; administrators said those options were being considered and that staff had discussed home visits and door‑to‑door outreach in the Eugene Field neighborhood.

Ending: Administrators said they will continue updating the board via emails and web postings and will follow up on placement questions from parents.