STURGIS, S.D. – Plans to explore a possible school district reorganization in western South Dakota have hit another roadblock.
Meade 46-1 School Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt told the school board this week that New Underwood is no longer interested in joining the reorganization discussions with the rural Meade County district. Earlier this year, Faith also decided not to move forward with the proposal.
Wormstadt said updated district valuation information has been provided to neighboring school districts for review, but the district has not yet received a response from Wall.
With interest from some districts fading, officials are now discussing possible future conversations with communities including Elm Springs, Hereford and Opal.
Wormstadt said the committee will need to determine whether there is enough support to continue pursuing reorganization plans or whether the effort should be abandoned altogether.
Additional meetings with area superintendents are expected as district leaders evaluate their next steps.
