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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 2024

Page

9

Cedar Rapids Schools Face Aging Buildings and Plan Needs

Cedar Rapids district leaders warn facilities average over 68 years old with aging heating, electrical, and plumbing systems. A master plan may close, renovate, or replace schools, address ADA access, and boost career and college programs while seeking community support for a bond and a renewing PPEL.

Chad Schumacher Cedar Rapids

School facility plan to boost student opportunity district wide

Michael Kleene of Shire Hattery outlines a holistic facility master plan prioritizing student needs district wide and community realities. Schumacher notes 50 residents visited, aims for 100 more by May 1 as voters struggled with a 220 million bond amid questions about a new middle school location. Washington High School ties in with a push for greater belonging and real-world connections in classes.

Michael Kleene Shire-Hattery Schumacher Washington High School Ian LeMaster LeMaster

Colleges Seek Equitable Tuition Aid Through Flexible Funding Formula

Community Colleges for Iowa leaders aim to reduce funding gaps by using a three year rolling enrollment average. The plan would adjust per student funding to reflect enrollment shifts and target more equitable distribution among Iowa's 15 colleges. Iowa Central President Jesse Ulrich cites large disparities that affect tuition and operations. Critics warn about transparency as formulas move toward lawmaking, with open meeting concerns. The bill advances to the House Appropriations Committee for review.

Lege Iowa Central Community College Jesse Ulrich Fort Dodge Ulrich Iowa Melissa Peterson Iowa State Education Association Peterson House Appropriations Committee Gary Mohr Rettendorf Tom.barton Thegazette

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