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headquartered in

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, United States. It serves the communities of Meriden, Ozawkie,

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, housing along the west side of Perry Lake, and rural areas. It covers in parts of three counties (

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) in the northeastern part of

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Administration

The school district is currently under the administration of Superintendent Jason Crawford. Building principals are elementary school principal, Wes Sturgeon, middle school principal, Brenna Dooley, and high school principal, Rhonda Frakes.District Administration
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Board of education

The Jefferson West Board of Education currently meets on the second Monday of each month at the district office.Board of Education Members
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Current schools

There are three public schools in the district, all of which are located in Meriden. The current schools are listed below: * Jefferson West Elementary, K-4 * Jefferson West Middle School, 5-8 * Jefferson West High School, 9-12

Former schools

Jefferson West Intermediate in Ozawkie used to serve grades four and five. At the end of the 2009 school year, the school was closed as a cost-saving measure. Prior to the closing of the school, the school system was as follows: * Jefferson West Elementary (Meriden), K-3 * Jefferson West Intermediate (Ozawkie), 4-5 * Jefferson West Middle (Meriden), 6-8 * Jefferson West High (Meriden), 9-12

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