the total investment to roughly $75 million—while the district itself contributed a significant share through creative reallocation and prioritization. The new John F. Kennedy Middle School is scheduled to open in the fall, with additional projects already moving forward. Northern Shores Elementary is set for expansion, and the district is finalizing site acquisition for a new Elephant’s Fork Elementary School. Suffolk is also addressing the long-term overuse of mobile units, some of which have been in place for decades beyond their intended lifespan. Gordon’s philosophy is clear: schools should be replaced when they are no longer viable, not endlessly patched. Preventive maintenance matters, but long-term facility strategy is essential if the district is serious about student achievement and safe learning environments. LOOKING AHEAD: TEACHER PIPELINES, STEM SCALE, AND KEEPING FOCUS ON STUDENTS Over the next two years, Suffolk City PublicSchools’ priorities remain anchored to the fundamentals. 445 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 SUFFOLK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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