Re-organization Option 4 – Consolidation through Merging Schools
Sustainability Scale
Option 4: Shift from 4 to 3 elementary buildings and shift from 6 to 5 schools by merging 2 schools together.
Features
Benefits
Drawbacks
Cost Implications
• Consolidates 4 physical buildings down into 3 , closing the Conant Building.
• Shifting to five schools creates operational efficiencies (administration, custodial, etc.) • Preserves a high-performing school community by relocating Conant into a higher-quality facility.
• Merged schools may lose individual traditions, culture, and community recognition, and families may feel displaced or overlooked in favor of preserving Conant. • Building modifications (modular classrooms, reconfiguring shared spaces) may be required to handle increased student population. • Adjustments in transportation and routines could cause short-term instability.
• Short-term: Lower capital costs than renovation; possible expenses for expansions to space or transitions. • Long-term: Avoids major renovation costs ($17.5M) and creates operational and administrative savings ($400K - $500K). • $700K -$800K in staff resources can be reallocated to specialist roles or other district priorities. • Stronger long-term efficiency but capital investment may be required for possible space expansion.
• Maintains grade levels K – 6.
• Reduces the number of schools from 6 to 5 by merging two schools together: • Merge two schools with the fewest primary choices (Merriam & McCarthy-Towne) and move the Conant community into the vacant space.
• Shuttering Conant will avoid major renovation costs.
• Reduces administrative overhead freeing up resources for specialists or district needs.
• Ability to staff schools with limited resources based on district priorities.
• Staffing shifts may be required as class sizes adapt, with some
administrative and support positions being consolidated.
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