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Lexington 1 administrators presented a five-year growth plan to start preparing for the 40,000 students projected to be in in the district by 2040 (they currently educate 26,000 students). The district grows by about 533 students per year.

Steps of the plan include some rezonings, the addition of a new middle school + a district-wide facility study that would I.D. where improvements are needed. The district also plans to revamp its recruiting + retaining efforts, to ensure they continue to get + keep the most talented teachers.

The district will also partner with technical colleges to prep its students with career-focused, specialized training skills to address the growing workforce need.

The most important things to the district throughout the growth process are each individual student they serve; customer service to parents + the community; being an excellent member of the community; and quality teachers in the classroom.

4 min read / Columbia Regional Business Report