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MSCS presents multiple school consolidation proposals, flags multimillion‑dollar facility needs and projected savings
Summary
Facilities staff presented a preliminary impact report on several proposed consolidations including Chickasaw Middle into Westwood High, Frasier Corning closures and an Ida B. Wells Academy consolidation — citing facility condition indexes, capacity utilization, and estimated fiscal impacts (savings or cost avoidance) and personnel effects; community meetings and principal briefings were scheduled.
Michelle Stewart and the facilities team presented preliminary impact reports on Oct. 21 recommending several school consolidations and a transfer under a new state law.
Key proposals presented
- Chickasaw Middle → Westwood High: Chickasaw (54% utilization) proposed to consolidate into nearby Westwood (41% utilization) and form a 6–12 model. Staff projected Westwood utilization would increase to about 75%, with roughly $954,012 in cost avoidance, a net personnel impact of minus seven positions and elimination of one bus route. Staff said students would be separated within the building by age group and that the district has other 6–12 models to study.
- Frasier Corning → Whitney & Westside: In a…
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