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North Bend board approves K–2/3–5 elementary reconfiguration amid transportation concerns
Summary
After extensive public comment, the North Bend School District board voted to reconfigure Hillcrest into K–2 and North Bay into grades 3–5 for the 2026–27 school year, citing class-size management and fiscal pressure; critics urged postponement until transportation RFP results and contingency plans are available.
The North Bend School District Board of Directors voted to reconfigure its two elementary schools into a K–2 and a 3–5 model to be implemented during the 2026–27 school year after extensive public comment and board deliberations.
Board members and district leaders said declining enrollment and uneven class sizes made the change necessary to preserve elective programs and reduce unsustainable workloads for teachers. "We are trying to make it so that we can efficiently minimize class sizes," a board member said during debate, noting the district faced options such as redrawing boundaries or making staffing changes that would still leave some classrooms over capacity.
The proposal drew sustained public pushback focused on transportation and…
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