The St. Cloud Area Board of Education considered a recommendation from the superintendent and district administration at Wednesday’s work session to reset boundaries for three southside elementary schools. 

To balance enrollment and alleviate space concerns at Oak Hill, Talahi and Lincoln Elementary Schools, the administration recommends that new, incoming students for the 25-26 school year attend Clearview Elementary School:

• Those who live in the Co. Rd. 75/St. Augusta area, and

• those who live south of the Co. Rd. 8/Minnesota Boulevard area.

Families with students already enrolled at Oak Hill, Talahi or Lincoln would have the choice to remain at their current school or transition to Clearview, with transportation provided. If a younger sibling becomes school-aged while an older sibling is attending Oak Hill, Talahi or Lincoln, families would have the option to request a waiver allowing the younger sibling to attend school with their siblings. Transportation would be provided to either the home school or the existing school with a completed waiver.

The board of education work session was held Jan. 8 at the District Administration Office in Waite Park. Public input was heard immediately before the meeting.