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Board approves change of use for Kate Smith Elementary amid community objections; trustees ask for more outreach
Summary
After intense public comment, trustees voted 5–1 to approve a change of use for Kate Smith Elementary School effective 2027–28; board members who supported the motion said the site will be repurposed per the facilities modernization plan, and staff committed to robust community engagement on reuse options and zoning.
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees voted 5–1 on Sept. 23 to approve a change of use for Kate Smith Elementary School, clearing the way for district staff to pursue repurposing the site as part of the district’s facilities modernization plan.
The motion approved the administrative regulation process to reclassify the property for a different district or community purpose effective in the 2027–28 school year. Trustees who supported the item said the change aligns with long‑range facilities planning that recommends trade‑up modernization where small, under‑utilized schools are merged or replaced. Trustees who opposed the change said the community was not sufficiently informed before the decision and asked for better outreach and transition planning.
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