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Board hears first reading of school‑closure and consolidation policy as committee urges community‑led criteria
Summary
Poudre School District’s comprehensive planning committee presented draft policy FCB and regulation FCB‑R for school closure, consolidation and relocation; co‑chairs emphasized community engagement and equity, while trustees debated whether the policy should include firm numerical thresholds or leave room for committee judgement.
The Poudre School District Board of Education received a first reading May 12 of draft policy FCB and accompanying regulation FCB‑R, which outline a multi‑phase process for assessing school closures, consolidations and relocations. The Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC) co‑chairs presented community engagement findings, recommended identification and implementation criteria, and administrative equity guidelines; no vote was taken on the policy at first reading.
Co‑chairs' presentation: Brett Hansen and Dr. Tracy Veil summarized the committee’s work to date, saying the CPC prioritized community‑led values and data‑driven criteria. "The community values what goes on inside the building — that is the top priority," Hansen told the board, describing survey themes and engagement sessions. Veil said the regulatory guidance will require a data‑driven assessment and an equity‑focused administrative guideline to be applied…
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