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Cedar Rapids school board advances two redesign models and votes to keep Johnson STEAM as an elementary school

Cedar Rapids Community School District · February 12, 2026
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The Cedar Rapids Community School District board on Monday advanced two school-redesign models for further study and approved an amendment ensuring Johnson STEAM Academy remains an elementary school; district leaders said there will be no changes for the 2026–27 school year while planning continues.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District board on Monday identified two school-redesign models to move forward for further study and approved an amendment that will keep Johnson STEAM Academy operating as an elementary school, district podcast hosts said.

Justin, a podcast host for the Cedar Rapids Community School District, said the board selected an "intermediate model, option 2," and a "5A middle school model" to advance to the next stage of planning and community engagement. Isabelle, the co-host, said the board approved a major amendment to ensure Johnson STEAM Academy will remain an elementary school…

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