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White Hill Middle and early childhood center timelines set; district proposes renovating TSC to house displaced programs
Summary
Board was told White Hill Middle is scheduled to open July 2027 and the early childhood center July 2028; staff proposed renovating the TSC building to house programs now at Pinkney Street Learning Center, aiming to minimize moves and start renovations in late summer for 2027 occupancy.
Director told the board that projects approved by voters in the bond referendum are proceeding on an accelerated timeline: White Hill Middle School is scheduled to open in July 2027 and the early childhood center in July 2028. To meet those dates the district must vacate the Pinkney Street Learning Center at the end of the 2026–27 school year to prepare for construction beginning in June 2027.
To reduce displacement, staff recommended renovating the existing TSC building (which has new roofs and HVAC and otherwise sound "bones") to house displaced programs including the alternative program, adult education, parenting classes and Affinity. Affinity programs already operate in two locations and staff proposed combining them at York Middle School. Director said the plan would relocate current TSC occupants to ESC this summer and then begin an early demolition package in August with interior renovation work starting September–October; staff estimated 9–10 months for renovation so the space could be occupied in 2027–28.
Staff emphasized minimizing moves for families and program participants and noted potential cost savings from coordinating the early childhood center work and upgrades at Jefferson Field. The board asked for a focused work session next week; staff said representatives from LMG would attend to discuss funding, timelines and displacement mitigation.
Board members also discussed naming conventions and public engagement for school names and mascots; staff said the early-childhood naming process will follow a community-driven approach similar to previous middle-school work.
Director noted some visuals in the presentation were generated to illustrate possible uses of the renovated space; staff said final plans and funding details will be presented at the next work session.
