In July 2016, RTA Architects conducted a comprehensive facilities study that outlined the condition of our school buildings, which resulted in the Board of Education approving the selection of the Planning Assistance Team (PAT) -- a diverse group of community members -- to research the findings and provide recommendations on how to proceed.
The PAT met 13 times over the course of a year and in April 2018 finalized a proposed vision or master plan that outlined a possible course of action. The group carefully considered factors such as safety and security, major sustaining capital improvements (not upkeep and maintenance) needed for aging buildings, increasing enrollment numbers, BEST grant requirements, and other items that influenced their final decision.
Read the final report below.