District outlines capital projects and plans to convert Jasper Middle to an elementary school

Assistant Superintendent Chris Parker gave an update on capital projects and district operations tied to goal area 4. Parker said remodeling work is underway at Jasper, Harmony and other sites and that many projects operate on multi‑year timelines. He told trustees the district will begin sharing details with families Oct. 1 and solicit parent input on a plan that will reconfigure grades so Jasper Middle becomes Jasper Elementary.

Parker said the reconfiguration requires planning for bus routes, staffing and materials and that the district started committee work in December 2025. He asked the community to "be on the lookout" for outreach materials and emphasized that transitions like these require timeline coordination and parent input. Parker also previewed Tate's 100th‑year celebration and discussed ongoing technology work (teacher laptops), rekeying of schools, camera upgrades and furniture replacement projects tied to House Bill 268 safety funding.