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SchoolsThursday, November 12

Olathe wraps its first boundary meetings for six closing schools, and the board votes Thursday on buildings

The Daily Olathe teamFrom Thursday’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you have a child at one of the six schools set to close, the first round of boundary meetings is done. The district wrapped up Wednesday night at Walnut Grove Elementary and Indian Trail Middle School, after Monday and Tuesday meetings for the other four schools' families.

Olathe's boundary process runs from November meetings to a January vote

  1. Nov. 9Scarborough and Heritage elementary families meet with the district.
  2. Nov. 10Black Bob and Tomahawk elementary families meet with the district.
  3. Nov. 11Walnut Grove Elementary and Indian Trail Middle families meet with the district.
  4. DecemberDistrict administration brings a boundary proposal to the Board of Education.
  5. JanuaryA board vote on boundaries is anticipated.

Source: KSHB 41 Kansas City

The school board also will vote Thursday to part ways with seven closing school buildings, according to Olathe representatives.

  • Closing: Indian Trail Middle and five elementary schools
  • Heritage Elementary: building stays under district ownership
  • Next: six larger-scale boundary meetings for families

The board has seven closing buildings to decide on Thursday

7
closing school buildings the board will vote to dispose of
5
of them are from recent closures
2
are from the 2026 bond measure approved in March

Source: Olathe Reporter

Sources: KSHB 41 Kansas City, Olathe Reporter

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