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Superintendent outlines state school-funding shifts, boundary study and timing for second high school
Summary
Superintendent briefed the board on contracting RSP and Associates for demographic and boundary analysis for the second high school and summarized School Finance Review Commission Phase 1 findings showing state aid rising to roughly 53% of school funding—implications for local levy and effective tax rates were discussed.
The Bennington Public Schools superintendent told the board Dec. 8 the district has contracted RSP and Associates of Kansas City for demographic and boundary-line work to support planning for a second high school and that the district expects staged reports: a late‑spring demographic/enrollment projection and a summer report with proposed boundary options.
Administration said final boundary decisions are intended to be announced by summer/fall 2027 to give families roughly a full school year’s notice before the new building opens. The superintendent noted growth in the…
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