Facility and Enrollment Decisions

Why is Eastland Middle School being demolished instead of renovated? 

Eastland Middle School was built in the early 1960s and now requires costly repairs, including replacing sewer lines under the building. Enrollment has also declined due to lower birth rates; as a result, we no longer have enough middle school students to justify operating two buildings. By consolidating the middle schools, the school district can reduce operating costs by taking an old building offline, increase staff collaboration and resources, and enhance programming opportunitiesfor all Roseville students.

What properties is the school district closing or repurposing?

The proposed plan includes closing and demolishing Eastland Middle School to construct a new elementary school. Dort, Kaiser, and Patton Elementary Schools will be closed, and the sites will be repurposed for school district use. Fountain Elementary will be renovated into a centralized Early Childhood Center.

How did the school district choose which properties to close and demolish?

We considered each building’s age, location, enrollment, and maintenance costs when determining which facilities to close.

Can closed buildings be repurposed instead of being demolished?

Demolishing older, inefficient buildings helps us save on operating costs and allows for future school district use, such as student construction projects, without additional expenses.