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Central CUSD 301 approves boundary change and outlines summer capital projects, architect RFQ and temporary classrooms
Summary
The school board approved a boundary change moving new West Point Gardens homes to Prairie View Grade School, reviewed bids and schedules for a Howard B. Thomas roof replacement and a full replacement of the CHS track, and staff said temporary modular classrooms are planned to address elementary growth.
The Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education approved a boundary change on Feb. 26 that will assign future homes in the West Point Gardens Phase 3 development to Prairie View Grade School instead of Howard B. Thomas Elementary.
District staff told the board the West Point Gardens Phase 3 parcel includes roughly 74 lots under construction; under current boundaries those lots would be assigned to HB Thomas. Staff recommended moving them to Prairie View because Prairie View currently has available capacity to absorb the incoming students. Staff said no existing families would be moved under the change because the development lots are not yet occupied.
Facilities director and committee reports at the meeting outlined planned summer capital work: a full roof replacement at Howard B. Thomas and a full replacement of the Central High School track surface (full‑depth asphalt replacement and new surfacing). Staff said the CHS track had passed its useful life despite earlier repairs and that the district is going to bid full replacement this summer.
To address short‑term elementary growth, district staff recommended installing a four‑classroom modular unit at Country Trails Elementary and are working with vendors about procurement options, including use of a purchasing cooperative to expedite delivery. Staff said the district is continuing smaller remodeling projects and other O&M work funded from the operating budget.
The facilities committee reported it has issued a request for qualifications for architecture services; 11 firms submitted packets. Staff expect to bring finalist recommendations to the board in March and to hold in‑person interviews with finalists the week of March 10 before presenting a recommended architect to the board for approval.
Board members also discussed increased rental and usage fees for district facilities and suggested potential policy adjustments to better recover custodial and event costs from outside users.
Ending: The boundary change was approved and staff outlined capital projects and short‑term capacity solutions; the board expects additional facility decisions (architect selection, bid awards) at upcoming meetings.
