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Board outlines criteria for reusing closed school properties; Mount Holly Springs and Latort sites noted
Summary
The board reviewed criteria for repurposing properties the district expects to close, saying proposals should benefit communities, limit taxpayer cost and not leave buildings vacant; Mount Holly Springs and the Latort/La Tourte area were discussed as examples.
During the Board‑as‑a‑Whole meeting, administrators reviewed high‑level criteria the district will use to evaluate proposals for buildings slated for closure, including Mount Holly Springs and the property around La Tourte/Latort. The board emphasized that any proposed reuse must provide community value, minimize cost to taxpayers and that the district will not simply "give away" property.
Administrators said community partners and municipalities may submit proposals; the district will evaluate uses for community benefit and fiscal prudence. Board members noted past successful repurposings—Stevens Elementary becoming a community center and other properties converted to housing or civic uses—and said the board intends to replicate a transparent review that balances community needs and fiduciary responsibility.
The administration will bring repurposing criteria back for board action in advance of public notice and will encourage community groups to engage ahead of scheduled Act 34 and building closure hearings.
