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Board authorizes community survey on potential $75 million school replacement
Summary
The Yellow Medicine East board approved a School Perceptions survey to solicit community input on replacing both elementary and middle/high school buildings, with a project cost cap of $75 million. The vote was carried Dec. 9, 2024.
The Yellow Medicine East ISD #2190 board voted to approve a community survey conducted by School Perceptions to gather public input on replacing the district’s elementary and middle/high school buildings. The motion, made by Sonja Pederson and seconded by Matt Zempel, carried during the Dec. 9 meeting; the motion specified that the potential building project cost would not exceed $75 million.
Superintendent Rich Schneider had announced a Facilities Focus Group meeting for Dec. 18 at 6:00 p.m., indicating the board intends to gather broader community and stakeholder input as the district explores options. The transcript records the survey approval language and the $75 million cap but does not elaborate project scope, funding sources, or a proposed timeline beyond the focus-group meeting date.
