District overview
Dubuque Community School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How the proposed middle school changes were described
At a public work session, district staff described a proposed Roosevelt Middle School expansion and a later Jefferson Middle School closure.
Proposal
Staff said they would ask the Board to decide on a Roosevelt expansion.
Potential timing
The proposal described an expansion opening in 2028-29 and a Jefferson closure after 2027-28.
Decision status
The recording describes a recommendation rather than final Board action.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Middle school consolidation proposal
under_considerationStaff outlined a proposed Roosevelt expansion, estimated at $20-$25 million in SAVE funds, and a potential Jefferson Middle School closure after 2027-28; no final Board action is recorded.
- Work session presented recommendation
Funding
SAVE, the one-cent sales tax; estimated $20-$25 million
Based on official board recordings linked by the district.
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