September 30, 2026 Roseburg School Board Meeting

At the September 30, 2026 Roseburg Schools Board business meeting, the superintendent presented a recommendation to close Fergrove Elementary beginning in the 2027–28 school year, citing declining enrollment, underused elementary capacity, instructional considerations, and the need to manage aging facilities and operating costs. District elementary enrollment was reported at about 5,221, down roughly 11% from 2016–17, with the eight schools serving about 2,400 students against functional capacity of approximately 3,300. The superintendent estimated consolidation could reduce ongoing operational costs by about $1.3 million; the report also identified more than $116 million in anticipated districtwide facility needs over the next decade, including an estimated $8.5 million for Fergrove. The superintendent said consolidation would not resolve the district’s overall facility needs, and that any savings would support student outcomes and district priorities.

The board discussed the educational and community effects, possible transitions for students and staff, transportation, specialized programs at Fergrove, and continued facility planning. No vote was taken; the recommendation remains subject to later board action. The district planned to publish the report and related information online, communicate with staff and families, and provide expanded public-comment opportunity at the next meeting, scheduled to be held at Fergrove. No contract awards, vendor selections, bids, or purchasing actions were identified.