Superintendent orders facilities-usage study; board adopts 2026–27 school calendar

Superintendent Dr. Maloney told the Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors on Jan. 27 that declining student enrollment has left classrooms and some facilities underused and that he has commissioned a facility-usage study to evaluate building condition, capacity for remodeling, demographic trends and potential consolidation.

"I have asked Nicole to gather data for a study of building usage, including capacity for remodeling and or the lifespan of each building along with updated demographic data," Maloney said. He said the study will help answer questions about potential consolidation and whether programs or departments could move to more efficient sites. He expects the study to conclude in the 2027 school year with possible impacts for the 2027–28 and 2028–29 school years.

The board later considered and adopted the 2026–27 school calendar. Dr. Maloney reported one question from a local superintendent about students who attend Cascadia Tech Academy had been answered by a district director during follow-up; Director Perkins moved to adopt the calendar, Director Grenwalt seconded, and the board voiced "Aye." The chair announced the motion carries.

The superintendent also noted the district recently increased facility rental rates to market and that rental revenue currently "earns just a hair above cost," but could increase if more spaces become available for rent following the study.

No enrollment, consolidation decisions or specific school closures were announced; Maloney said the study is intended to provide data for future decision-making and that potential program moves would be evaluated with an eye to preserving services.