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Board hears details on Crestview repurposing; students to transfer to nearby schools in 2025
Summary
District staff reported that Crestview K–5 students and staff will transition to Edinbrook, Fair Oaks or Sunnywood for the 2025–26 year while Crestview is renovated; the repurposed site is planned to open in September 2026 as a mixed early‑childhood and community hub.
District staff updated the board on the Crestview repurposing plan and transition timeline, saying construction is slated to begin next summer and that Crestview students and staff will begin at receiving schools in September 2025. "Crestview kindergarten through grade 5 students and staff will be moving schools in fall of 2025," a district presenter told the board as he summarized the transition plan.
Staff said the repurposed site will prioritize early‑childhood programming and community uses, with three named receiving elementary schools (Edinbrook, Fair Oaks and Sunnywood) prepared to welcome families next year. Presenters also reported a late shift moving a VPK classroom to Fair Oaks to minimize disruption after a staffing change. The district emphasized continued communication to Crestview families via dedicated web resources, preview nights for transfer choices in late September, and transportation support for those preview events.
Board members asked about asset utilization and funding sources to ensure repurposing would not increase capital costs unrelated to serving students. District staff indicated that funding avenues are being considered and that some supports depend on pending grant awards and further planning. No formal board action was taken at the work session; staff will return with scenario details and implementation specifics for board review before boundaries and transitions are finalized.
