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Advocate urges investigation and moratorium on decisions about historic Prescott School
Summary
Jeanie Jocelyn called on trustees to investigate the 2004 closure and subsequent lease of Prescott School to Missoula International School, alleging neglect of the historic building and requesting a moratorium on decisions affecting Prescott until an investigation occurs.
Jeanie Jocelyn, who identified herself as a longtime Prescott School advocate, called on the board to impose a moratorium on any decisions about Prescott School and to investigate how the building came to be closed and leased to the Missoula International School.
Jocelyn described what she said were maintenance problems at the former Prescott School—boarded and broken windows, inadequate lighting and vandalism—and alleged the district had not held the private lessee accountable for upkeep. "In my recent email to the district about the stealth takeover of the public Prescott School by the private Missoula International School, it clearly lays out many shenanigans," she said, and asked the district to prioritize cleaning and a needs list for the building.
Trustees acknowledged her comment during the public-comment period. No formal action was taken during the meeting; staff or trustees did not offer an immediate response beyond thanking her for the comment.
