Recent Action, Next Steps
The
School Board heard the final report and recommendations of the
community-staff Facilities Task Force on Tuesday, November 8.
This report is available for viewing in the column of updates on the
left .
The Board will now discuss the plan at a work session and special
meeting on November 22. The Board is expected to make a decision, at a
special meeting on Tuesday, December 6, on whether or not to go forward
with a 2006 Bond Referendum election. The referendum would provide
funding for long-term facilities needs that address substantial
enrollment growth; aging facilities; land-locked,
too-small sites, deferred maintenance, renovation;
new construction; and a new K-3 elementary school.
If the Board decides upon a referendum, it would be held in late
February 2006 at the earliest. Watch this site for more information.
History & Overview: The Facilities Improvement Plan
In March 2004, Spring Lake Park Schools began an extensive process to
review all of its facilities and their needs. The process was launched
with a study conducted by architects and engineers with input from
district staff. This study included research into the adequacy of
facilities for grade level configurations and class size equity in the
years to come. It resulted in a detailed review of mechanical systems,
academic programming, technology, and expandability of existing
facilities.
It also included a review of all district sites, including
buildings, driveways, parking lots, play fields, and grounds. In
addition, it addressed significant deferred maintenance items such as
roofing and window needs.
A
community-staff Facilities Utilization Task Force then met from January
through November 2005. Members toured and reviewed all district sites,
prioritized current and future facilities needs, reviewed enrollment and
demographic data, reviewed state statutes related to renovation and new
construction, and formulated recommendations for long-term facilities
improvements.
Updates
from March 2004 through November 2005 are also provided, on the left,
for your review.
