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Yankton School District Moving Forward on Building Upgrades

Yankton School District Moving Forward on Building Upgrades

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The Yankton School Board completed a study on all of the physical structures and future needs for the district this summer.
Some of the upgrades, like new doors and windows have been approved for the next couple of years.
Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says the other part of the plan, that calls for new buildings and a re-arrangement of elementary grades will come later…..

Kindle says the plan could be modified as they complete projects…..

Kindle says the district will have more financial flexibility in the next few years…..

One building, Beadle Elementary, will be celebrating its 90th anniversary this month.

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