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Sioux Falls School District Seeks Volunteers for Facilities Task Force
The task force will consider recommendations to replace the over 100-year-old Whittier Middle School and other facility improvements across the district.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:55am
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The Sioux Falls School District is looking for volunteers to serve on a 30-member task force that will examine needed facility improvements across the district, including potentially replacing the aging Whittier Middle School. The task force's recommendations will likely feed into a future bond vote.
Why it matters
The district is asking the public to apply to serve on this task force, which will help shape the future of school facilities in Sioux Falls. The last time the district convened a facilities task force was in 2018, leading to a $180 million bond that funded three new school buildings. While the scope may be different this time, community input will be crucial.
The details
The task force will meet on several Wednesday evenings in April and May to discuss facility needs and provide recommendations to the district's consultants at The Donovan Group. The consultants are expected to present their findings to the school board in August, who will then decide how to proceed, potentially with a bond measure.
- The task force will meet on the following Wednesdays: April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20.
- The Donovan Group consultants are expected to present their recommendations to the school board in August 2026.
The players
Sioux Falls School District
The public school district serving the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Donovan Group
A Wisconsin-based consulting firm that will assist the task force in developing recommendations for the school board.
Jamie Nold
Superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District.
Whittier Middle School
A over 100-year-old middle school in Sioux Falls that the task force will consider recommendations for replacing.
What they’re saying
“Our community owns our schools and is a relevant part of our schools. And we want their voice, and we want them to be heard.”
— Jamie Nold, Superintendent
What’s next
The school board will decide how to proceed with the task force's recommendations, which could include a bond measure to fund facility improvements.
The takeaway
The Sioux Falls School District is proactively engaging the community to help shape the future of its school facilities, including the potential replacement of the aging Whittier Middle School. This collaborative approach aims to ensure the district's buildings meet the needs of students and the broader community.
