Community Webinar on Addressing Declining Enrollment

This community webinar hosted by Adams 12 Five Star Schools on May 1, 2026, focused on addressing the district's declining student enrollment and the resulting need for school consolidations and closures. District leaders presented data showing significant enrollment declines since 2018, leading to underutilized school capacity and challenges in maintaining robust educational programs and staffing. The discussion emphasized the importance of consolidating schools to create "thriving" school environments with adequate class sizes, full-time staff, and diverse programming while balancing cost savings and maintaining or improving learning opportunities. The Board of Education is expected to adopt policy criteria for school closure recommendations by early summer, with final decisions anticipated in the fall for implementation in the 2027-2028 school year. The district also addressed community concerns about transportation, neighborhood integrity, and repurposing closed school buildings, and committed to ongoing communication and support for affected families and staff.