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Community Input Requested: Merger Feasibility Study

Posted February 6, 2026

As part of the merger feasibility study process, Deposit CSD and Hancock CSD are inviting students, staff, families, and community members to share their thoughts through a ThoughtExchange.

ThoughtExchange is an online engagement tool that allows participants to share ideas, respond to questions, and see themes emerging across the community. Your input will help inform the study by highlighting perspectives, priorities, and questions from across both districts.

Participation is open for a limited time, and responses can be submitted at your convenience.

Those who would like to engage with the ThoughtExchange can access it by following the following link or by scanning the QR code below:
https://tejoin.com/scroll/862638165 

This exchange is just one of several ways we will be asking our communities to provide input as we navigate the feasibility study process together. Individual responses will be grouped and summarized to help identify common themes and considerations. 

It is important for us to stress that no decisions have been made, and all feedback will be used for informational purposes only.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and contribute to this important process.

Sincerely,
Denise Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Deposit Central School District
Lori Asquith, Superintendent of Schools, Hancock Central School District

Deposit CSD and Hancock CSD – Stakeholder Committee Update

Posted February 4, 2026

We appreciate the feedback shared by community members regarding the scheduling of stakeholder committee workgroups. We understand that daytime meeting times can be challenging for those with work and family commitments, and we value the importance of making this process as accessible as possible.

In response to this feedback, we are pleased to offer additional evening meeting opportunities for each of the following stakeholder committees.

• Educational Experiences

• Organizational Capacity

• Financial Sustainability

• DRAFT Report Feedback

These sessions will be held from 6:00–7:00 p.m. on February 10 and 24, and March 18 and April 14, respectvely. To sign up for these evening commitees, we kindly ask that you use this form.

These evening sessions are intended for individuals who were unable to participate in the earlier daytime meetings. If you have already signed up for a stakeholder committee, there is no need to register again—we already have your information.

Participation on a stakeholder committee is a meaningful time commitment. We encourage interested volunteers to carefully review the meeting dates and expectations to ensure they are able to participate fully.

This is one of several opportunities for students, staff, families, and community members to share input, ask questions, and stay informed throughout the feasibility study process. Your voice matters, and we thank you for taking the time to engage.

Community input is an important part of this study, and we will continue to make adjustments when possible to support broad participation.

Sincerely,

Denise Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Deposit Central School District
Lori Asquith, Superintendent of Schools, Hancock Central School District

Deposit CSD and Hancock CSD Welcome Leadership Solutions Advisers for Initial Site Visits 

Posted January 23, 2026

As part of the Feasibility Study, Deposit Central School District and Hancock Central School District will be welcoming members of Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA) for initial on-site school visits in both districts on Tuesday, Jan 27 and Wednesday, Jan 28 with a snow date make-up for Hancock on Thursday, January 29. 

These visits represent an important early step in the feasibility study process. During their time in Deposit and Hancock, the LSA team will visit school buildings and key operational areas to better understand each district's unique context. This includes meeting with staff and administrators, observing classrooms, and learning about the daily practices that support student learning in each community. 

Engaging directly with students, staff, and school leaders allows the feasibility study to be grounded in authentic, firsthand experiences. During the site visits, the LSA team will: observe teaching and learning in action; examine how facilities, operations, and systems support educational experiences; and gather information that will inform subsequent conversations with the Advisory Committee,Stakeholder Work Groups, Focus Groups, and Elevating Student Voices sessions. 

These site visits are informational and exploratory in nature. They do not assume any outcome, but rather help ensure that future discussions and analyses are based on an accurate understanding of both districts. This work reflects the shared commitment of both school districts to transparency, collaboration, and community engagement throughout the feasibility study. We are grateful to our students, staff, and administrators for welcoming the visiting team and sharing the important work happening in our schools each day. 

We look forward to keeping you informed as the feasibility study continues and to sharing what we learn together.

Sincerely, 

Denise Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Deposit Central School District
Lori Asquith, Superintendent of Schools, Hancock Central School District

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