SJSD School Board to decide on district reorganization plan

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) --  The St. Joseph School Board is expected to make a big decision Monday night at Central High School — one that could reshape the district’s future.

At the last Town Hall meeting, administrators shared an impact analysis to show how different reorganization plans could affect students and staff. 

Right now, there are three plans on the table. Plan 2B would move Edison Elementary to the North, while Plan 7B would shift Stonecrest Elementary to the North instead. Both 2B and 7B bring changes to SJSD's high school model.

Plan E, which would keep the district’s high schools as they are, is also a contender.  

A public hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, where community members will each have three minutes to share their thoughts before the board moves into a work session.  

District leaders said this conversation has been years in the making. With the district’s current financial challenges, administrators are moving to find a more sustainable way to use resources. 

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