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SLPS outlines phased reopening and repair plan after tornado damage; FEMA, insurance estimates differ
Summary
District operations presented short-term measures to reopen several storm-damaged schools by Dec. 12, 2025 and a longer repair timeline into late 2026 for heavily damaged sites; FEMA and insurance preliminary estimates differ and the district is budgeting to cover immediate mitigation costs while pursuing reimbursements.
School operations staff and finance leaders told the Saint Louis Board of Education on Nov. 10 that short-term repairs could ready several tornado-damaged schools for occupancy in December, while more extensive repairs at heavily damaged sites will extend into late 2026.
Chief Watson and operations staff reviewed photos and scopes for Beaumont, Hickey, Washington Montessori, Yeatman and other sites. For many buildings, temporary window replacements, environmental remediation and targeted maintenance would allow safe reopening; the district indicated several schools could be ready by Dec. 12, 2025. For the most severely damaged properties…
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