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Marion school board discusses moving former Evergreen students to Oak Crest; asks staff for more academic data and community outreach
Summary
At a Feb. 24 Marion County School Board work session, staff presented a scenario to move Evergreen-area students into Oak Crest to shorten long bus rides. Board members voiced support for the concept but asked for more academic data and community meetings before any rezoning for the 2026–27 school year.
The Marion County School Board heard staff briefings Feb. 24 on a proposal to reassign students from the former Evergreen attendance area into Oak Crest Elementary to reduce long bus rides and to balance enrollment.
Staff described the proposal as one of several scenarios included in a spreadsheet prepared at the board’s request; that document estimated seat availability at Oak Crest and the potential number of additional seats needed if the Evergreen auxiliary zones were shifted. "This is what is best for students," Board Member Dr. James said during the discussion, adding that shorter bus trips could improve transportation overall.
The board’s presentation explained that Oak Crest currently has capacity and that, depending on which students are reassigned, the school could absorb more students without immediate construction. Transportation staff estimated route changes might add one to two additional bus runs in a worst-case…
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