# Adams 12 Board of Education Meeting 9/16/2026


**Body:** Adams 12 Five Star Schools - ESC
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Adams 12 Board of Education held a meeting on September 16, 2026, primarily addressing community concerns about proposed school closures and consolidations due to declining enrollment. Public comments focused on the potential closure of Cherry Drive Elementary, emphasizing its strong academic performance and community value. The board discussed ongoing outreach efforts and upcoming public comment sessions. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation on literacy initiatives, particularly dyslexia screening and intervention programs, highlighting a $52,000 grant awarded for professional learning and the training of specialized educators. A significant procurement-related discussion involved a proposal to repair or replace seven middle school tracks starting in summer 2027 through fall 2028, with funding sourced outside the recent bond measures. The board acknowledged the critical need for these repairs to support physical education curriculum and community use, noting that the project was prioritized after deferred replacements were reviewed. No formal vote on the track repairs was recorded in the transcript, but the presentation indicated strong administrative support and planned engineering assessments to determine the scope of work.

**Source:** Adams 12 Five Star Schools - ESC