Breckenridge Public Schools considers changes moving forward [Video]

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (Valley News Live) – In August, a community task force began a five-month planning process to develop ideas for the school district over the next decade.

Their recommendations had to keep three things in mind:

●How does the district ensure that buildings are properly maintained and updated to remain functional and operational for the next decade?

● How does the district ensure that buildings and grounds are adequate in meeting the curriculum, programs, and services needs of the Breckenridge Public Schools?

● How does the district ensure that there is necessary funding to meet facility maintenance and update needs for the next ten years?

The plan was presented to the school board Wednesday night.

“The school board accepted that document and the recommendations. They will need to develop their next steps as far as if, or when, a referendum would run,” said Supt. Kristie Sullivan.

Some of the suggestions include:

● Abandoning, demoing, or selling the current elementary building

● Reconfiguring the athletic stadium while adding a new eight-lane track

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