19-04-2025
Public invited to open house at new Moline-Coal Valley School District admin offices
The community is invited to an open house and tour of the new administrative offices for the Moline-Coal Valley School District from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Moline Education Center, 1900 52nd Ave., Moline.
In August 2024, the District's administrative staff moved from Allendale, a large three-floor home built in 1906, and united on a single floor with increased office and meeting room space that promotes staff interaction and collaboration. Functioning as an administrative support center, the new Moline Education Center provides a central location for professional development, parent meetings, and a new space for Board of Education meetings.
The central Moline location allows for easy access for parents and the community. With room to grow, the new center will improve the flow of operations and the service the district provides to its customers and community for years to come.
About the move from AllendaleAllendale has been slated for discontinued use for over fourteen years, as outlined in both the 2010 and 2021 versions of the District Long-Range Facility Plan. According to the plans, the building was to be vacated and sold once a suitable alternative location was identified.
Allendale was donated to the district by the Allen family in 1930. For the past 94 years, the district has honored that gift well. However, while beautiful as it may be, the 118-year-old building is not ADA-accessible and remains incredibly costly to maintain. The district has plansto sell the Allendale building in the coming months.
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