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Board discusses ORR district dissolution map and potential land gains
Summary
Trustees reviewed an ORR dissolution resolution, discussed how land and assets would be apportioned among neighboring districts, and heard that the district might gain roughly 31 sections of land and about 45 residences under the current proposed map (figures approximate).
The Coleman‑Egan School District board reviewed an 11‑page ORR dissolution resolution and discussed how the dissolved district's territory and assets would be divided among surrounding districts. The superintendent noted that under the current proposed map the district "would gain, I think, 31 ... and approximately 45 residents or houses" (figures presented as approximate) and described the proposed percentage breakdown by receiving district: Arlington about 25%, Howard 21%, Madison 17.7%, Lake Preston 12.5%, Sioux Valley 11.8%, Cominegan 6.6%, Chester 2.8% and DeSmet 1.6%.
Board members raised procedural questions about how landowner preferences were solicited and reminded the board that state law governs dissolution and mapping ("you cannot have islands," a trustee said). Trustees discussed how ORR's remaining accounts and vehicles would be handled—administration said ORR plans to spend down accounts and distribute buses to multiple districts, with Coleman‑Egan allocated a used minibus in an earlier division. The board approved an oral resolution to proceed with the district's required action, while noting final approval and detailed mapping still requires state processing and votes by surrounding districts and the state agency.
