Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (Jeffco Public Schools)
Preliminary October counts presented November 12, 2026 show 72,489 students in all Jeffco public schools, down 1,704 (2.3%).
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LCPS plans to ask the county for $14.6 million to accelerate its secondary-school restroom privacy project. The funding would move the project up by two years, bringing the planned timeline for all middle and high schools to five years.
The board tabled its decision on whether to proceed with the Lebo Learn and Play Daycare remodel, leaving the project’s future unsettled despite the previously accepted construction bid. The board cited new district expenses and uncertainty about future funding, and asked the superintendent to find out how long it has to decide.
The joint boards approved a warrant article asking voters to fund another year of study toward a possible cooperative district. The proposed $55,000 would support facility, educational-program and operating-cost analysis before a later vote on whether to form the district; the merger and one-school plan are not yet approved.
Dodge City Unified School District 443
The board approved $29,740 for design and bid documents to improve the district’s transportation parking and drive areas; construction itself has not yet been approved. The agenda says the high-traffic lot has cracked pavement and poor drainage that creates slick spots in winter.
Blue Valley Unified School District 229
The board approved a bond resolution asking voters to authorize up to $198.5 million for district facilities and equipment. Voters are scheduled to decide on March 2, 2027, and the district says it expects to manage the bond without increasing the overall tax rate.
The Nov. 17, 2026 agenda presents boundary and naming recommendations for a new P-8 school in the Foundry development. Directors are expected to be asked to approve them on Dec. 15, 2026.
The board's September 14 and November 9, 2026 agendas list the future use of the existing school building as an item up for discussion and possible action.
Newton is seeking approval to negotiate a 25-year agreement for a solar canopy at Countryside Elementary School, with construction targeted for summer 2027. Paired with rooftop solar, the proposed systems are projected to cover 96% of the school's electricity use and save $1.12 million over 25 years; final terms remain subject to negotiation.
Summit School District No. Re 1
A naming committee of parents, staff and students presented its top five names for the combined school on October 22, 2026. The district says the board will consider a recommended name in November.
Campbell Union High School District
The board is scheduled to consider a lease-leaseback agreement for a new Science and Technology Classroom project at Del Mar High School. The agenda identifies Flint Design Build, LLC, and includes a schematic design dated September 18, 2026.
On Nov. 3 voters backed borrowing up to $100 million, with about 61% in favor in unofficial results. The money is for renovations at Pilgrim Park Middle (est. $50.4 million), Tonawanda Elementary ($33.7 million), Swanson Elementary ($9.5 million) and Wisconsin Hills Middle ($6.4 million).
The superintendent recommends closing East Boston EEC, Greater Egleston High School and Charlestown High School, with the changes planned for June 30, 2028. Students at closing schools would receive priority in the 2028–29 school assignment process.
A November 4, 2026 staff memo says the Mary Blair Elementary building is being repurposed into a multipurpose campus for family services and intensive education programs. The board is to discuss a new name (the top pick is Mary Blair Encompass Center). The $5,000 signage cost would come from sale proceeds of the Community Connections property.
The Nov 4, 2026 agenda lists resolutions to buy homes at 914 Waters Ave, 105 Silverado, 1012 Vine St and 54 Sievers. Earlier votes in 2026 approved other property purchases, including 501 Wren Court, Spring Street units and 611 Main Street.
The superintendent recommends moving Boston Green Academy to the South Boston High School building, and Boston International Newcomers Academy and Boston Adult Technical Academy to the Cleveland building. The latter two moves are planned for the 2027–28 school year; the recommendations are scheduled for a School Committee vote in December.
On November 3, 2026, voters will decide a bond of up to $123.5 million. It would pay for classroom additions at several elementary schools, new cafeterias at Wacousta and Hayes, a four-classroom addition at Beagle, a new competition gym and science lab and media center work at the high school, plus HVAC, technology, furniture and security upgrades.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Early construction work is advancing on the Soldotna Elementary reconstruction project. The district’s update says the construction contractor joined the design team when plans were about 65% complete to refine the design and evaluate costs.
USD 232 is asking the Board to approve a $2.54 million Mill Creek Middle School track-and-field renovation, replacing the grass field with synthetic turf and replacing the track. The plan also moves the long-jump runway and pits outside the track to address a safety concern; the project would be paid from 2026 bond proceeds.
Garden City Public Schools, USD 457
The board approved final design and construction documents for the Kenneth Henderson Middle School expansion and authorized the project to go out for competitive bids. The district will choose a construction contract after bids are received; the board did not approve a contractor or final construction price at this meeting.
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District
The board approved construction of a new softball field at the high school, separate from the baseball-softball field already under construction. The plan includes batting cages, and the board also approved new field lighting and a video scoreboard as part of the athletic-facilities work.
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District
The board approved phase one of a new practice facility at South Middle School. Staff said it is designed to match East Middle School’s athletic setup and is targeted for completion by August 10, 2027; it will miss the coming spring track season but is planned for middle-school football.
Wasatch County School District
At an October 29, 2026 study session, staff projected about $70 million in the capital fund, with about $20 million still owed on Deer Creek High. Options included paying off the 2016 bonds, which would cut the district tax rate about 3.1%. Paying off the Deer Creek bonds when they become callable in 2032 would save about $92.7 million in interest. Staff also priced aging buildings: about $3 million for West Campus seismic and HVAC work and $30-35 million to rebuild Midway Elementary. No votes were taken.
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7
The October 29, 2026 agenda includes Resolution 02-2026, which would rescind the board's July 15 approval of the rodeo and fairgrounds lease with the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce. The lease had been revised several times since March.
The board adopted higher statutory school facility fees for new residential and commercial or industrial development. The approved rates are $5.38 per square foot for residential projects and $0.87 per square foot for commercial or industrial projects, effective as provided by law.
Pleasanton Unified School District
Construction at Foothill High School has completed the structural steel framework for its new Performing Arts & Athletic Facilities project. The $79.8 million project is expected to finish by the end of 2027, bringing Foothill its first dedicated theater, a renovated gym, a new synthetic track, and additional student-athlete facilities.
The board is scheduled to consider raising statutory school facility fees to $5.38 per square foot for residential development and $0.87 for commercial or industrial development. If adopted, the higher rates would apply as provided by law; the agenda does not establish that the board approved them.
Oakland Unified School District
OUSD will consider raising developer fees for new commercial and industrial construction to $0.87 per square foot, with a $0.27 rate for rental self-storage. The proposal keeps the residential fee at $5.38 per square foot; fee revenue would be restricted to eligible school-facility projects.
The administration is asking the board to authorize architects to develop schematic designs for an addition at Silver Bluff Middle/High School and an addition and renovations at New Ellenton Elementary School. This is a proposed design step, not approval to begin construction.
The Moreland board approved an emergency resolution for Baker Elementary, 5-0. Resolution #04-2026/2027 moves the emergency measure from a proposal to an adopted action.
RSU 20 (Searsport, Stockton Springs)
The district's bus garage was damaged in late 2025. In January a contractor estimated a replacement of the same size at about $1.9 million, with insurance covering part. On October 27, 2026 the board accepted EMC's $68,000 bid for architectural concept design and set up a facilities committee of up to nine members plus one board member.
Peekskill City School District
The superintendent said a $200,000 grant and district funds will support a new Oakside Elementary playground, with work expected to begin in spring and completion planned for fall 2027.
Carmel Central School District
On October 27, the superintendent said part of Carmel High School’s gym floor remained roped off because of water damage. Community lunch could continue there, but competitive play would likely move elsewhere.
The district is asking the board to approve emergency contracting authority to restore areas of Baker Elementary after an electrical fire. Smoke affected Rooms 21, 22 and 23; the district estimates response, cleanup and repairs will cost about $190,000.
Pennsauken Township School District
The district proposes replacing boilers and related heating equipment at Fine, Franklin, Carson and Delair elementary schools through an energy-efficiency project. The estimated $1.99 million cost would be offset by $1.30 million in PSE&G incentives, leaving a district share of about $690,689; the agenda estimates annual savings of $77,529.
Dublin Unified School District
The board is scheduled to consider accepting the Shamrock Hills TK-8 School project as complete. If approved, staff would file a Notice of Completion with Alameda County.
Rice Lake Area School District
The board approved closing Haugen Elementary at the end of the 2026–27 school year. The motion passed 8–1 after members reviewed financial options for that year.
Dubuque Community School District
A superintendent-backed task force recommended a new secondary-school setup for 2028-29: Roosevelt would serve grades 6-7, Hempstead grades 8-9, and Senior grades 10-12, while Jefferson and Washington middle schools would close. The Board had not approved the plan and was asked to consider it on November 9.
New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation
New bleachers, a press box and concessions facilities will be built at Floyd Central High School and Highland Hills Middle School. At Highland Hills, the press box and restrooms will serve both football and soccer, and the seating is intended to move home spectators out of the sun.
Stanley-Boyd Area School District
The October 26, 2026 agenda lists boiler replacement at Boyd school, boiler replacement at the high school, a Boyd Early Learning Center fire alarm replacement and a replacement school van, with bids attached.
On October 26 the board formed the Community Facilities Advisory Committee 2.0 (CFAC 2.0). Since September the board has discussed long-range planning for Columbus Middle School and district buildings and grounds.
Rochester Community School District
The board heard two proposals for the former 501 W. University administrative building and said it would take no action that night, with a vote planned for November 16. One group proposed reusing the building as a nonprofit and community center; another proposed a residential development and offered $4.36 million for the 4.36-acre property, with a higher offer tied to a nine-month wait for Brownfield funding.
Croydon Village School reopened September 1 after a summer renovation: new roof, repointed brick, restored belfry and portico, new floors, ADA upgrades, a new life-safety system, air conditioning and new paving. It was paid for with the bond voters approved in 2025, offset by a $128,000 state LCHIP grant.
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