{"id":14423,"date":"2024-06-07T15:21:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T20:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/chavez\/blog\/news\/city-of-kenosha-and-kenosha-unified-school-district-announce-transfer-of-schools-for-future-redevelopment\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T10:44:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:44:40","slug":"city-of-kenosha-and-kenosha-unified-school-district-announce-transfer-of-schools-for-future-redevelopment","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/santos\/news\/city-of-kenosha-and-kenosha-unified-school-district-announce-transfer-of-schools-for-future-redevelopment\/","title":{"rendered":"City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ and ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Unified School District announce transfer of schools for future redevelopment"},"content":{"rendered":"

KENOSHA, Wis. (Friday, June 7, 2024) \u2013 The City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ and ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Unified School District have announced a collaborative effort to transfer five school properties from the district to the city and one from the city to the district. This initiative aims to redevelop these properties for community benefit, including the potential development of new affordable housing. These buildings will become available at the end of the 2023-24 school year due to the ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ project<\/a> ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ completed following years of declining enrollment.<\/p>\n

City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Mayor David F. Bogdala and ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Superintendent Dr. Jeff Weiss jointly expressed their excitement about the project and highlighted its positive impact on the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis transfer represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to revitalize and improve our city,\u201d said Mayor Bogdala. \u201cBy transforming these properties, we can provide much-needed affordable housing options for our residents, enhancing the quality of life and fostering a sense of community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been working closely with the city to determine what to do with the buildings that will be left vacant following school closures,\u201d said ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Superintendent Dr. Jeff Weiss. \u201cAt the end of the day, these are major decisions with impact well beyond our district, and we want to be sure that we make all decisions in the best interest of our community, and I believe that is the direction we are heading.\u201d<\/p>\n

The six locations identified for transfer are:<\/p>\n

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  1. KTEC West (former McKinley Middle School) to City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ<\/li>\n
  2. McKinley Elementary to City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ<\/li>\n
  3. Jefferson Elementary to City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ<\/li>\n
  4. Jefferson Annex (ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ eSchool) to City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ<\/li>\n
  5. Washington Middle School (current site) to City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ<\/li>\n
  6. KTEC East (former Lincoln Elementary School) to ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These properties present unique opportunities for redevelopment in various ways. The City of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ plans to work with local developers, community organizations, and residents to create a redevelopment plan that aligns with the community\u2019s needs and priorities.<\/p>\n

    Key objectives include:<\/p>\n