Superintendent requests capacity study

At the Bellingham School District board meeting Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m., Superintendant Ken Vedra presented a draft facility capacity study.
Here's the agenda item:
The Superintendent indicated to the Board and the community that we would initiate a capacity and facilities utilization study during the budget savings process. Attached is a draft recommendation of the report proposal from the Superintendent for the Board's consideration. If the Board requests additional requirements be considered, please indicate the necessary changes. The task force proposal will be recommended for approval at the June 11, 2009 School Board meeting.

Draft facility capacity study
This is a big deal. Read it carefully ... notice the reference to "small" schools. They're setting it up just like the budget advisory committee ... the superintendent will give the final recommendation to the board. If he wants to close schools, he will. And he's made his feelings clear.