THE PROJECTS
An approved bond referendum on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, would provide the East Marshall Community School District with the estimated $13.5 million it needs to improve and expand at the campuses in Le Grand and Laurel. This will allow for our transition to a two-school district by 2026 at the earliest.
Under the proposal, the district would move forward with the construction of additional square footage at the elementary school and the high school, including new classrooms. Safety and security enhancements would take place, as well as improvements to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that have previously caused disruptions to learning and affected the schedules of district parents and families.
A new elementary physical education gymnasium would be constructed, allowing the existing gymnasium to be used as a dedicated cafeteria and practice area.
Should these projects be completed, 6th grade students would relocate to the elementary school and grades 7-8 would transition to the high school.
The district has no plans to repurpose the building in Gilman, but the baseball field would continue to be used by the school district and community.
The transition to a two-school model at East Marshall CSD would completed using the Barker Guidelines.