FACILITY PLANNING
FACILITY PLANNING
At Colby School District, we recognize that our school district facilities are important community assets that need to be maintained for the health and safety of our students, staff, and community members.
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Understanding that a school district is a direct reflection of the community it serves, the school board and leadership team of Colby School District is committed to a facility planning strategy that reflects the priorities of the taxpayers and meets the needs of our students and communities.
To ensure future facility decisions make sense for students, are fiscally responsible, and have community support, our commitment to the residents of Colby School District will include expanded communication with District residents such as:
Facility Master Planning Website
Facility Task Force Committee (sign up here)
Community-Wide Survey
The Colby School Board will provide valuable insights into the critical building infrastructure needs and improvement opportunities within our school buildings. Information shared and gathered at these community meetings will assist the District in its current Strategic Planning work.
We will continue to share this information on this website, district emails, and social media.
The commitment to our community during this process is transparency and collaboration. Visit this website often for updates and continued communication.
FACILITY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
FACILITY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
Through a series of meetings in May and June, help the District prioritize potential long-term and fiscally responsible solutions. Input helped guide the School Board as it relates to developing a long-term District facility master plan. This was a short commitment with a big impact!
Meeting #1
Meeting #2
Meeting #3
Meeting #4
Meeting #5
FACILITY TASK FORCE MEETINGS
FACILITY TASK FORCE MEETINGS
CLICK THE MEETING DATES BELOW TO READ OUTCOMES AND VIEW PRESENTATIONS
Meeting #1: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting #1: Thursday, May 2, 2024
The purpose of education and process of the facility task force discussed,
Your school board requested input from the community to feel confident in the direction forward and will not proceed without it.
The community must be involved in the process when being asked to fund the outcome.
A shared vision is realized when school boards, district officials, and communities work together.
Always keeping in mind these three things…
Make sense for kids?
Make sense fiscally?
Have community support?
Took a deep dive into the facility assessment created to inform the district of current conditions of the school buildings.heck back after meeting has been held to view updates.
Meeting #2: Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting #2: Monday, May 6, 2024
The second meeting was focused on two primary agenda items. First, Debby Brunett, the district's financial advisor from Baird, presented financial considerations that would inform the task force's future decisions. Following this, the group engaged in a discussion about "Future Ready Schools," exploring various examples and case studies that illustrated what these schools might look like. This conversation helped set the stage for envisioning the district's future facilities.
Meeting #3: Monday, May 13, 2024
Meeting #3: Monday, May 13, 2024
During the third meeting, the task force participated in a tour of the Elementary and Middle School buildings. The tour was led by Jim Hagen, Middle School Principal, and Brenda Medenwaldt, Elementary Principal, who guided the group through key areas, highlighting infrastructural needs and potential facility improvements aimed at enhancing the learning environment. After the tour, the task force gathered to discuss what they had learned, beginning the process of identifying potential projects and setting priorities based on their observations.
Meeting #4: Monday, May 20, 2024
Meeting #4: Monday, May 20, 2024
The fourth meeting involved a similar tour, this time of the High School building. Led by Steve Wozniak, High School Principal, and Scott Rachu, Facilities Director, the tour focused on identifying the infrastructural needs and potential improvements specific to the high school. Following the tour, the task force reconvened to refine their list of potential projects and priorities, taking into account the insights gained from the tour.
Meeting #5: Monday, June 3, 2024
Meeting #5: Monday, June 3, 2024
In the final meeting, the task force synthesized all the information and experiences from the previous meetings to develop a set of facility priorities and potential projects. The group worked collaboratively to reach a consensus, laying the groundwork for a formal recommendation to be presented to the School Board. This meeting marked the culmination of the task force's efforts, bringing them closer to a shared vision for the district's future facilities.
Report to Board of Education - Monday, June 17, 2024
Report to Board of Education - Monday, June 17, 2024
Community Task Force report to the School Board.
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Please contact Patrick Galligan, Superintendent, via phone at 715-223-2301 or email at pgalligan@colby.k12.wi.us.
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