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Board requests more demographic analysis before pursuing Stewart–Williams consolidation
Summary
Board members reviewed conceptual site fits for consolidating Stewart and Williams and asked staff for more detailed demographic analysis — including projected enrollment and neighborhood trends — because building on Williams would likely displace students while Stewart may allow continued operations during construction.
The Facilities Committee examined conceptual options for consolidating Stewart and Williams and whether a new school could be built on either property without displacing students. Staff presented site-fit sketches and told the committee that building on Stewart appears feasible while the campus continues operations, though space would be tight. By contrast, building on Williams would likely require relocating all students, possibly into portables, and nearby schools have limited capacity.
Given those trade-offs, the board requested more detailed demographic analysis for both areas, specifically projected enrollment, homeownership trends, redevelopment potential and neighborhood growth, to determine which site is more sustainable long term. No consolidation decision or formal motion was made; staff will return with the requested demographic data.
