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Henry/Stark outlines plan to convert American Legion into Wings Academy for local special‑education students
Summary
Henry/Stark Special Education told the school board it plans to remodel the former American Legion into 'Wings Academy' to serve K–21 students currently bussed to other cities, with bidding targeted for October and a hoped opening in 2026–27.
Casey Miller‑Henry, director of Henry/Stark Special Education, told the Kewanee CUSD 229 board that the organization plans to remodel the former American Legion building into a new site called Wings Academy to serve students ages kindergarten through 21 who now travel to Moline, Peoria or Galesburg.
Miller‑Henry said the group aims to put the project out to bid in October and begin construction in November, with a target opening for the 2026–27 school year. The plan is to serve students who require specialized programs locally rather than transporting them out of district.
The presentation to the board summarized the facility’s intended purpose and an approximate timetable; no construction contract, funding source details or final funding commitments were reported in the meeting record. Board members did not record a vote on the presentation itself.
Next steps the presenter identified were moving toward the bidding process and preparing for construction. The transcript does not specify final funding sources, enrollment capacity limits for Wings Academy, or required approvals beyond local planning and bidding steps.
