Board approves rename to True North Prep and authorizes lot split for 861 West property
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Summary
Trustees voted to rename Black Canyon alternative school to True North Prep effective immediately and authorized staff to pursue a lot‑line split at 861 West to prepare a site for the relocated program and a new portable classroom.
Emmett — The Emmett Independent District board formalized the name change of the Black Canyon alternative school to True North Prep and authorized preliminary property work to support the program’s relocation.
The vote changed the school name effective immediately following prior discussion and planning. Administration presented a site plan for the parcel at 861 West (the Fleetwood Inn property) showing a proposed lot‑line adjustment that would separate the existing house from the buildable parcel. The goal is to allow the district to place a new portable classroom and related site improvements to support True North Prep.
Superintendent (Speaker 1) explained the district’s recommendation to split the lot and work with Sawtooth Surveying and city staff to secure approvals. Trustee Hines moved and another trustee seconded the motion to authorize staff to proceed; the board voted in favor.
Board members noted that selling the house as a separate parcel could reduce overall costs compared with remodeling the residence for school use; no sale agreement or construction contract was approved at this meeting.
Next steps: district staff will engage surveying and city review processes, obtain cost estimates and return with proposed site design and any recommended sale terms for the detached house.