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Brookings‑Harbor SD 17C projects 32% enrollment decline; consolidating middle and high schools proposed
Summary
A district facilities assessment presented Jan. 15 projects a 32% enrollment decline over the next decade and notes schools are operating about 20% below capacity; the presenter recommended consolidating middle and high schools and other facility changes.
Marlene Gillis presented an overview of the district's facilities assessment to the Brookings‑Harbor SD 17C school board, telling members that "Enrollment Projections: Enrollment is expected to decline by 32% over the next decade." The presentation also noted that district schools are operating about 20% below capacity and outlined several facility options.
Gillis described proposed solutions intended to respond to long-term enrollment trends: consolidating the middle and high schools into a single campus, expanding pre-kindergarten programs, and removing modular buildings and relocating administrative offices. Board members asked clarifying questions about balancing immediate maintenance needs with strategic changes to building use and staffing.
The presentation established the baseline figures board members cited later in the meeting as they discussed options for facilities and staffing. No formal motions or votes on consolidation were recorded during the work session.
