The district created a citizen panel to guide the repurposing process so that a comprehensive and consistent approach is implemented. A Facility Repurposing Panel was developed in December 2023, and the panel began convening in January 2024.

The Facility Repurposing Panel will:

• Work with the district to issue a Request for Proposal, calling for proposals from external entities interested in having their repurposing concepts considered

• Schedule community engagement meetings around specific campuses to discuss the proposals

• Share proposals with the communities around these specific campuses, focusing on purposes that continue to provide services and value to the communities

The Facility Repurposing Panel will serve as a subcommittee of the Always Learning Children’s Cabinet and include members of the Superintendent’s Growth and Development Committee. The goal is to continue to honor the history of the schools, the legacy of the historical figures after which they are named, and the memories of the students and families who loved these schools.