Board says it will keep autistic support program at Culbertson, plans additional wing rather than relocating students

During the board president’s report, the board reviewed earlier consideration of moving an autistic support program from Culbertson to another building and said that, after an informative and emotional parent meeting, the district decided not to relocate those students. Instead, the board said it will build an additional wing at Culbertson to expand capacity and avoid displacement.

The president described the choice as difficult but necessary to preserve the program’s placement and said administrators will proceed with planning and resource allocation to build the additional wing. The decision reflects prior public comment and the board’s preference to avoid disrupting students’ placements. No formal vote was recorded at this meeting — the report summarized a prior decision and noted ongoing work to fund and plan the construction.