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District to pursue middle-school consolidation as part of fiscal stabilization; public outreach planned
Summary
The board directed staff to undertake public outreach in September–November and to return in December with a recommendation on consolidating the district’s two middle schools (Santa Fe and Clifton) into a single site for seventh- and eighth-grade students as part of a fiscal stabilization plan.
Board members discussed a planned consolidation of the district’s two middle schools as part of a fiscal stabilization plan aimed at addressing declining enrollment and reduced funding. Under the first phase of the district’s plan this year, sixth grade remains at elementary schools; the next phase calls for combining Clifton and Santa Fe middle schools into a single seventh- and eighth-grade campus beginning next school year.
Board member Gervonti formally requested a consolidation plan be presented as soon as possible. District staff outlined a timeline of community outreach meetings in September, October and November to gather input; staff said the board would consider a final recommendation at its December meeting so changes can be implemented for the next school year.
Board members and hosts urged parents to attend outreach meetings. Speakers and board members noted that transportation (bus service) will be an important consideration if consolidation proceeds so students from different parts of town can access the single campus. No final site selection or closure decision was made at the August meetings.
