Dad and mom give suggestions for Reimagine GRPS plan to shut/consolidate college buildings
Below the Reimagine GRPS proposal, Brookside College students could be shifting into Alger Center College whereas a brand new constructing is constructed for the 2026 college yr.
“I feel the dearth of particulars and the way that is going to extend workers retention, pupil retention, encourage extra households to attend,” mentioned Johnson. “I’ve but to see that. And I sit up for seeing it sooner or later.”
As of proper now, 68 % of the Brookside constructing is getting used.
Nevertheless, as an entire, the district’s buildings are simply 51 % used.
The plan, in line with the superintendent, would bump these numbers as much as round 73-75 %.
“Brookside wants more room, we’ve got a wonderful campus that will likely be very unhappy to lose,” mentioned Johnson. “However we’d like an even bigger house. And this transfer will permit us to have more room enhance in early childhood middle. So these are the thrilling issues.”
GRPS launched its new plan one week in the past, and since then, the varsity district has been fielding questions on how the closing and consolidation of 10 buildings will impression college students, academics and households.
“Lots of it’s pleasure for some modifications and enhancements that can come that I feel we have communicated effectively will in the end profit our students in the long term,” mentioned Communications Director Leon Hendrix.
Jayne Niemann, Vice President of the Grand Rapids Training Affiliation, shared with the varsity board some suggestions they’ve acquired because the announcement.
“As we undergo this course of, occupied with combining seventh via twelfth, or sixth via twelfth, center college and highschool, there have been some considerations as to bullying and ensuring that children are stored separate in widespread areas,” mentioned Niemann through the college boards public assembly.
Faculties to be repurposed
Aberdeen Academy – 2027
PreK-5 students will relocate to Kent Hills Elementary or the newly renovated neighborhood college on the website at present being utilized by North Park Montessori. Students in grades 6-8 will transfer to the brand new center college program on the Innovation Central campus.
Brookside Elementary – 2026
Students will relocate to the newly renovated house on the website that at present homes Alger Center College.
East Leonard Elementary – 2024
Students will relocate to Kent Hills Elementary or Coit Inventive Arts Academy.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy (Fountain) – 2026
Students will relocate to the newly renovated house on the website that’s at present being utilized by Riverside Center College.
North Park ECC @ Wellerwood – 2026
Students will relocate to the newly renovated house on the website that’s at present being utilized by Riverside Center College.
Palmer Elementary – 2027
Students will relocate to Kent Hills Elementary or the newly renovated neighborhood college positioned on the website at present being utilized by North Park Montessori.
Sherwood Park World Research Academy – 2026
Students will relocate to the newly renovated campus at Ken-O-Sha Park.
Southeast Profession Pathways (Jefferson) – 2025
Students will relocate to the previous Sigsbee college after renovations are full.
Stocking Elementary – 2024
Students will relocate to Harrison Park Academy or Sibley Elementary.
Westwood Center College – 2028
Students will relocate to the brand new center college program on the Union campus.
Dates you can share your suggestions
Nov. 13: GRPS management presents suggestions on the Board of Training work session which will likely be held at 6:30 p.m. within the Franklin Campus Auditorium
Nov. 14: All-Employees Discussion board
Nov. 20: GR Board of Training receives suggestions on the plan at a 5:30 p.m. public listening to and at its common 6:30 p.m. Board Assembly on the Franklin Campus Auditorium
Nov. 27: Digital Scholar/Neighborhood Suggestions Session at 6:30 p.m. by way of ZOOM
Nov. 28: Northeast Scholar/Neighborhood Suggestions Session at 6:30 p.m. at Metropolis Excessive Center College Auditorium
Dec. 4: GR Board of Training receives suggestions on the plan at its common 6:30 p.m. Board Assembly on the Franklin Campus Auditorium
Dec. 5: Southeast Scholar/Neighborhood Suggestions Session at 6:30 p.m. at Ottawa Hills Excessive College Auditorium December 6: Southwest Scholar/Neighborhood Suggestions Session at 6:30 p.m. at Burton Center College Auditorium (Spanish-led assembly accessible)
Dec. 7: Northwest Scholar/Neighborhood Suggestions Session at 6:30 p.m. at Union Excessive College gymnasium
Dec. 11: GR Board of Training work session to concentrate on reviewing group suggestions at 5:30 p.m. on the Franklin Campus Auditorium
Dec. 18: Board of Training anticipated to vote on the amenities realignment plan at its common 6:30 p.m. assembly on the Franklin Campus Auditorium
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