Lakewood superintendent recommends repurposing of Lincoln Elementary School: 'These decisions were not made lightly'

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Lakewood Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki has recommended repurposing Lincoln Elementary School into an early learning center that would include before-school, after-school and summer child care.

That recommendation was made at Monday night's Lakewood Board of Education meeting.

“Repurposing Lincoln minimizes the impact on students compared to other scenarios,” Superintendent Niedzwiecki said. “It will result in fewer students needing to change schools or cross major roads, while also positioning us for projected population growth near the center of the city.”

The Board is scheduled to vote on the recommendation during its Oct. 20 meeting.

“Superintendent Niedzwiecki emphasized that this change will not take place until 2027, allowing time for thoughtful and collabo