Master Facilities Plan
The Lexington Public Schools 10-Year Master Facilities Planning materials are designed to assist decision-makers in the prioritization of future capital planning projects, large and small. The most recent iteration was completed in May 2021 and concludes that Lexington High School is the most critical priority in terms of current LPS facilities needs. These materials are the product of thoughtful deliberation by the LPS Master Facilities Planning Advisory Committee. You can access the final plan and other resources below. You can also read about about the LHS building project here
2021 Master School Facilities Plan
LPS Master School Facilities Plan (DiNisco Design, March 2020)
LPS Master School Facilities Plan: Presentation to School Committee (May 2021)
LPS Master School Facilities Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Materials & Minutes (Ongoing)
About the Lexington High School Building Project
+ Summary of Advisory Committee Recommendations
After careful analysis of the aforementioned information, the Lexington Public Schools Master Planning Advisory Committee makes the following recommendations and comments.
MPAC review indicates that no new space is presently needed at the preschool or elementary level, nor is it likely to be needed for several years. However, elementary school enrollments must be carefully monitored for opportunities to replace aging facilities in the event of more dramatic enrollment declines or for another episode of unexpected enrollment growth.
MPAC review indicates that no new space is presently needed at the middle school level, although enrollments may stay near or just over capacity for several years. Similar to the case of elementary school enrollments, middle school enrollments should be carefully monitored.
In light of current and projected LHS enrollments being substantially higher than a reasonable estimate of the school’s capacity, the Master Planning Advisory Committee strongly endorses the plan to increase the size of the high school facility by replacing it with a new building or by completing a comprehensive renovation with additions.
+ Master School Facilities Plan Updates
December 2022: Annual Review of Student Enrollment & Projections: 2022-2023
FY2023: Annual October 1 Enrollment Review (Preliminary Analysis)
August 30, 2022: LHS Project Update (Superintendent Report, Item #8)
August 24, 2022: Master Planning Advisory Committee Charge Update
May 2022: FY23: Spring Enrollment Update (see also Superintendent's Report (Item #5)
April 2022: Annual Town Meeting: LHS Emergency Equipment Repair funds - Presentation Video
February 9, 2022: Update Regarding LHS SOI submitted to MSBA
February 1, 2022: Proposed FY23 Capital Improvement Projects: Lexington School Committee - meeting minutes & video (start at 25:00)
November 2021: Annual Review of Student Enrollment & Projections: 2021-22