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Can the district actually get all of this done before school starts in September?

What We Know

The district says it wants school changes in place by September 2026. As of late March, no redistricting maps existed and no bus routes had been planned. No one in the district has said publicly whether the September deadline is still realistic.

Sources

  • School Board Meetings School Board Budget Workshop — 2026-03-23

    September 2026 was listed as the implementation target at the March 23 workshop, though redistricting and bus routes remained unplanned.

  • City Council Meetings City Council Meeting — 2026-03-19

    City councilors raised questions about whether the district could meet the September deadline given the pace of decisions.

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