School Consolidation Background and Information
This school consolidation web page will be regularly updated and the go-to page for updates, information, and FAQs related to the school consolidation/closure process.
Background
Beginning in May 2024, the district has reviewed and studied options for closing two or more schools to begin adjusting the size and number of schools in the district and to address the financial impacts of operating schools that are not at capacity due to declining enrollment over the past 15 years. This review and study included a deeper look at each school's age and condition, capacity, location, and demographics. In addition, eight community meetings were held to gather feedback on the review results and study that helped create options for school closures. Following this, a committee comprised of community members and school and district employees was formed to finalize the options for submission to the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors Decision
On January 22, 2025, at the regular session meeting of the Board of Directors, the board took action for the superintendent to carry out the following:
Reconfigure elementary schools to a K - 6 grade structure.
Close the Liberty Elementary School building.
Close the Marysville Middle School entity and repurpose the building for Liberty Elementary School students, staff, and programs. Disperse students to other middle schools.
Reconfigure Cedarcrest Middle School and Totem Middle School to a 7/8 grade structure.
Maintain 10th Street Middle Schools as a grade 6 - 8 campus.
Relocate Legacy High School to a different campus, maintaining its program and status as a school within a school.
This work is now underway, and we will use this page and other communication platforms, such as email, to keep you informed along the way. Click HERE to read more about the action taken by the Board of Directors in the January 23, 2025 press release.
Progress Updates
Timeline
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