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District explores centralizing preschool at Haley Elementary for fall 2026; board asks for stakeholder consultation
Summary
District leadership reported that Haley Elementary has the physical space to host a consolidated, full‑day district preschool beginning fall 2026, and recommended further consultation with parents, transportation and community partners before any site change. Trustees requested follow-up on transportation and staffing implications.
The Blaine County School District No. 61 leadership reported during the March 11 meeting that Haley Elementary appears to offer a lower‑cost, feasible location to consolidate the district’s early childhood program and to operate a full‑day preschool beginning fall 2026.
Superintendent Patty Fowdy told trustees the district completed a site tour and found Haley Elementary has multiple classrooms with adjacent restrooms and existing relocatable classrooms used by community partners. "We actually do have the space," Superintendent Fowdy said, noting the cost to renovate the district community campus for restroom access would have been substantially higher…
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