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📢 Our next School Board meeting is happening this Monday, February 9th. We know there has been a lot of speculation, and we want to ensure our community has the facts regarding the schedule, public comment rules, and the "School Redesign" discussion.
🗓️ MEETING SCHEDULE
Part 1: 4:30 PM
Public Hearings: Washington Elevator Modernization & Taft Fire Alarm Upgrades- must be present and sign up to address the board on public hearings by 4:30
Consent Agenda
Closed Session (Litigation Strategy)
Part 2: 5:30 PM
Public Comment: Your opportunity to address the Board on school redesign or other matters- must be present and sign up to address the board by 5:30
Presentations & Discussion: Focus on the School Redesign models.
Speaking Time Limits: There will be a 90-minute limit to public comment; individual times are based on the number of speakers:
1–15 speakers: Up to 5 minutes each
16–25 speakers: Up to 3 minutes each
26+ speakers: Up to 2 minutes each (Note: Times may be adjusted as needed during the meeting.)
🔍 WHAT TO EXPECT ON FEB 9TH
We want to be very clear about the goals for this session:
âś… What WILL happen: The Board will review proposed models alongside the community feedback received so far. We aim to narrow down options to advance them for further study and feasibility.
❌ What WILL NOT happen: The Board will not be voting on any specific school closures at this meeting.
đź”— Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/@EngageCRschools/streams
đź”— View the full agenda: simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031509&MID=25354
Since it is not possible for closed captions to be translated during the live stream, translated closed captions will be available once the stream has ended and the full recording has been posted.
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What a powerful day! ✨ Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet School celebrated Black History Month with an inspiring all-school assembly. Our JSA leaders shared moving reflections from the incredible book “The Undefeated” by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson.
Arts are truly embedded at JSA! Each grade level brought history to life by highlighting the actions of influential Black figures across different time periods. We also took time to honor members of our community who are making a difference.
#BlackHistoryMonth #JSA #STEAMeducation #CommunityHeroes
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3 plans. 1 big decision. 🗣️
We’re not just sitting on the sidelines. Last night, our community coalition members spoke up about what these proposed consolidation plans really mean for our families and the district. Watch the highlights in the video below.
#CommunityCoalition #ConsolidationPlans #MeetingRecap
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Hello, February!
Here are the important days to keep on your radar this month! From school board meetings to days off, we’ve got you covered.
Stay tuned, stay organized, and let’s make it a great month!
#MonthlyReminder #StayConnected
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It’s back! ❤️ After so many heartwarming submissions last year, we are thrilled to bring back our CRCSD Love Stories series for February 2026!
Last year, you blew us away with stories of life-changing teachers, high school sweethearts who are now CRCSD parents, and lifelong friendships born in our classrooms. We loved them so much, we want to do it all over again. 🎒✨
Do you have a CRCSD Love Story to tell? Whether it’s a shout-out to a staff member who made a difference or a favorite memory from your own school days, we want to hear it!
đź“Ą How to submit: Fill out the linked survey.
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We’ll be featuring your stories all throughout the month of February!
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The countdown to the 2026-2027 school year officially begins! 🎒
Whether your little one is starting Preschool or you’re new to the district, we can’t wait to welcome you to the CRCSD family.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: Thursday, February 5th
How to Register:
đź’» Online: Starts February 5th at 6:00 AM via our district website. Perfect for the early birds!
🤝 In-Person: Visit the Truman Early Learning Center on Friday, February 6th (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). We’ll have translators on hand to help make the process smooth for everyone.
✨ Thinking about a Magnet School? If you’re looking for a tailored educational experience, our Magnet Schools are a great option!
Live in the zone? You’re auto-enrolled!
Outside the zone (but in CRCSD)? Make sure to enter the Magnet Lottery.
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We are grateful for the care, questions, and engagement our families and staff are bringing to this work. Your voices are helping shape the path forward, and we remain committed to moving through this process with transparency, collaboration, and respect for our community.
These new ideas were not made by just a few people. A group of more than 100 parents, community members, and staff worked together to build them. They looked at each plan to make sure it was a "viable" (strong) choice that would help students succeed.
The goal is to make sure every student has the same great tools and teachers, no matter which school they attend.
The Three Options
The community group suggested three paths to the board on Monday. All three do include school closures while focusing on giving students a better experience from preschool through high school. You can learn more about each proposed model here: crschools.us/about/strategic-plan/strategic-plan-planning-the-future/
– Intermediate Model: Students go to school for grades PK-4, 5–6, 7–8, & 9-12.
– 5-8 Middle School Model: Students go to school for grades PK-4, 5-8, & 9-12
– 2 High School Model: This moves the district to two main high schools with building split by the following grades PK–4, 5–6, 7–9.
Once you’ve learned more about each model, we would love your feedback on each. We are collecting emails to ensure every voice is heard equally. Please take our community survey, the survey closes Feb 3rd at 9 AM.
Survey: forms.gle/PG7aTnaf3YiawQ9T8
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