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State Road addition to add classrooms and double gym; board presses for transit access
Summary
Designers described a State Road Elementary addition that will add 10 classrooms and a two‑court gym; board members asked about bus stop relocation and district staff said they are coordinating with MTU Transportation to move a stop and improve access.
Architects and district staff described the State Road Elementary addition in detail, saying the design now shows 10 new classrooms and a two‑court gym where earlier concepts showed fewer classrooms and a single gym. Nathan Dirks said stacking classrooms and adding circulation will allow better use of existing space and provide opportunities for future repurposing.
Board members raised public transportation access as a key operational concern. A district staff member reported coordination with MTU Transportation and said a bus stop relocation and route change are “in the works” with a hoped‑for implementation next year; the district expects to pursue a more permanent bus shelter when the route is finalized.
Designers also discussed site constraints—an on‑site utilities easement and tight urban siting—and said they positioned the building to preserve southern play space and minimize shading. The presentation highlighted opportunities to repurpose existing spaces and improve elevator and stair access to serve new classroom stacks.
Administration and the architects said they will continue to work with MTU, finalize floor plans and return to the board with more detailed circulation and transportation timing as those plans firm up.
