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Board hears educational specifications for new Samuel M. Gantner School; community raises K–6 vs. K–8 and space concerns
Summary
Lodi Unified presented educational specifications for the new Samuel M. Gantner TK–6 school on an 11.5‑acre district site, including phased capacity plans and optional expansion to grades 7–8; community members asked the board to plan for music, STEAM and larger multipurpose spaces and to consider future growth.
District facilities staff and the board’s architects presented the educational specifications for the new Samuel M. Gantner School and asked for board feedback before returning for final approval.
Presenters said the district‑owned Westside site is about 11.5 acres and that the plan is phased: the initial phase will accommodate up to 450 students with a full TK–6 buildout for 650 students. The design includes flexibility for technology, classroom clusters intended to integrate SDC…
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