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Albert Lea board adopts Option 1 to reorganize schools into 7–12 high school

Albert Lea Area Schools School Board · April 22, 2026
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The Albert Lea School Board voted unanimously to adopt ‘Option 1’ — a reconfiguration creating three K–4 schools, a 5–6 intermediate school and a 7–12 high school — while directing administrators to monitor capacity, transportation and special programs during implementation.

The Albert Lea Area Schools School Board unanimously approved a reconfiguration plan that will move to a 3 K–4, 5–6 intermediate and 7–12 high‑school structure. Chair Klotz called the voice vote after trustees debated the plan and announced, “Motion passes 7 0.”

Superintendent Dr. Heil framed the decision as “we only got one chance to get it right,” urging careful study of transportation, walk zones and building capacities before the new…

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