Bemidji school board to hold special meeting regarding J.W. Smith Elementary

Bemidji school board to hold special meeting regarding J.W. Smith Elementary

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 2, in the district office board room. The board will hear a presentation by J.W. Smith Elementary staff, after which the board will take action on its proposed reductions list. J.W. Smith is currently on the chopping block as the district contends with a projected $3.5 million deficit for the 2026-2027 school year. Budget woes have been a…