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Trustees reopen consolidation options as draft EIR is revised; traffic at Argonaut and costs cited as key concerns
Summary
Superintendent Critchfield presented three paths: proceed with the previously approved consolidation plan, consider an alternative 7–9 / 10–12 grade configuration, or discontinue consolidation. Trustees and community speakers focused on traffic at Argonaut Lane, rising costs and next steps for an updated EIR.
The board discussed next steps on a previously approved school consolidation plan after district staff completed additional technical studies requested by the board. Superintendent Critchfield told trustees that revised sections of the draft environmental impact report (EIR) — chiefly traffic, water and sewer, and biological studies — will be recirculated; staff tentatively scheduled recirculation on July 24 with a public comment window through Sept. 8 and certification consideration on Nov. 12.
Three options presented: Critchfield summarized three possible board directions: (1) continue with the approved…
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