Brunswick City School District
Construction Project
The Brunswick City School District embarked on a construction project to replace and improve facilities throughout the district. This was made possible by a successful bond passage in early 2023. The project includes:
A new, almost 305,000 square-foot high school with a 1,000 seat auditorium on the existing site.
Additions and site improvements to Applewood and Kidder elementary schools.
A new maintenance facility to service the machinery and vehicles in the district.
A new Board of Education Office for the district administration
Improvements to the Brunswick High School campus that includes a new baseball field, multipurpose field and tennis courts.
"B" Informed!
Brunswick City Schools March and April Construction Update
At the end of January, the design team completed preliminary schematic designs for the new high school. These documents are the culmination of months of work, and 100+ hours from over a dozen team members. The process included reviewing the new high school’s “program of requirements” (a list of necessary spaces to be included), engaging with groups of district staff to understand their needs, and developing floor plans to incorporate these spaces which conform to square footage requirements. This effort was a significant milestone in the design process.
February 2024 Update: Brunswick Construction Project
Progress continues on the Brunswick City Schools Construction Project. Significant milestones were met during the design process in January, with all aspects of the project moving forward.
Mark Your Calendars!
May 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Student Center of Brunswick High School
A public meeting is planned for May 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Student Center of Brunswick High School where the design and construction team will review progress and present the initial site plans for the new school and answer any questions. Additionally, at this meeting, all community members will have the opportunity to provide their preferences for the exterior design of the new high school. While educators are consistently involved in the layout of the inside of the building, we seek your input on how the outside looks. Don’t miss the opportunity to weigh in!
On September 20, 2023 another significant milestone was reached for our community as BCSD took another step forward in shaping the future of our district! Students, parents, community members, faith leaders, city officials, teachers, and administrators attended an Educational Visioning Session hosted by ThenDesign Architecture at the high school.
HOW DID WE ARRIVE AT THIS PROJECT?
In early 2022, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) informed the Brunswick City School District about an opportunity to receive state funding that would cover 39% ($42.6 million) of the cost of a crucial component of the Master Facilities Plan - a new high school. The OFCC stated that the high school needed costly repairs, but the cost of renovating and upgrading the building to meet OFCC standards exceeded 66% of the cost of constructing a new facility. As a result, the OFCC would only provide funding for new construction.
In August 2022, the BCSD Board of Education voted in favor of pursuing a ballot issue to help fund the implementation of a plan. In May 2023, the community's voters approved the construction bond. After receiving a credit upgrade from Moody’s Investment Services in July, BCSD sold the construction bonds in a favorable market, saving taxpayers an estimated $1.5 million in interest. You can read more about this by clicking HERE. By implementing this plan, BCSD remains pursuant to our strategic direction, which values providing an optimal learning environment and transformative learning experience for our students in a safe and fiscally responsible manner.
Funding for the bond issue will go toward:
Construction of a new high school that features a 1,000-seat performing arts center, a multipurpose field with synthetic turf, tennis courts and a full-size baseball field.
Additional classrooms and site improvements at Applewood and Kidder Elementary Schools.
Building a new maintenance facility and board of education office in the area where Willetts Middle School is located.
The demolition of the current Brunswick High School, Towslee Elementary School, Willetts Middle School and the existing maintenance building.
We want to gather stakeholder input about the design of the new high school. Your feedback and insight are appreciated!
JOURNEY TO 2028 - BLUEPRINT FOR EXCELLENCE
In the spring of 2023, Brunswick City School District (BCSD) stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, community members, and administrators, collaborated to rethink and redesign the BCSD Strategic Plan. This plan, named the "Journey to 2028," outlines the strategic priorities of our school district, including academic success, student support, communication, community engagement, and finances and facilities. The construction project outlined on this website aligns with BCSD’s strategic priorities to ensure every student's success through a challenging curriculum, relevant experiences, and meaningful relationships while nurturing their love for learning.
To review this document and how this construction project fits into it, review the full plan.