CEDAR RAPIDS — City staffers will continue working with the Cedar Rapids school district on an agreement tied to the district’s sweeping facilities master plan, which calls for the eventual closure of eight elementary schools in the city. The school board approved the master plan Monday night, and on Tuesday evening the City Council authorized staff to finalize a memorandum of understanding with the school district.The city’s goal is form a task force that would focus on studying each school site and developing a plan for redeveloping or reusing any closed school “in a manner that enhances the character and vibrancy of our core neighborhoods.” The study also would include issues of accessibility, safety, enrollment, demographic and development trends, historical assets and neighborhood character.There is no timeline for finalizing the memorandum of understanding, but City Manager Jeff Pomeranz said it may occur over the next month or so.
City Council Pursuing Agreement With Cedar Rapids Schools
By Brian Morelli, The Gazette, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 6:34pm
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Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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