USD253 Board Meeting 2025-04-22

The USD253 Board held its regular meeting on April 22, 2026, where key discussions included the difficult decision to close Logan Avenue Elementary School due to declining enrollment and budget constraints. The board approved resolution 2026-7 to close the school effective for the 2027-28 school year with a 6-1 vote, emphasizing the need for cost containment and alignment of expenditures with revenues. The board also approved class size capacities to guide transfer requests following the school closure. Additionally, the meeting featured presentations on instructional coaching programs and structured literacy training aimed at improving teacher support and student outcomes. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported during this meeting.