Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Springfield School Board adopts long-range Facility Master Plan

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Springfield Public Schools has been engaged over the past 10 months in developing a long-range Facility Master Plan to evaluate the current condition of all school buildings and identify priority needs for future facility improvements. At its Dec. 13 meeting, the Springfield school board adopted the Facility Master Plan, which outlines critical improvements to be made over the next 12 years.

"With the adoption of the Facility Master Plan, we are defining a common vision for creating quality learning environments in our schools that will benefit not only students but our entire community," explained Superintendent John Jungmann. "Maintaining quality schools is an investment that will benefit students and contribute to Springfield's vitality, helping to make it a place where families choose to live for generations to come."

The Facility Master Plan recommends completing the proposed projects in two phases over the next 12 years. Completion of projects will reduce the number of schools currently rated as "unsatisfactory" or "poor" and elevate schools currently listed in the "fair" category to "good" or "excellent." At the completion of Phase I, 19 schools will be impacted, plus space for early childhood education programs will be expanded. Phase II projects would be implemented following completion of all Phase I projects. Throughout Phases I and II, buildings not identified for significant projects will continue to be maintained through routine maintenance funded by the district capital projects budget.

Funding both phases of projects would require voter approval of bond proposals in the future. During its meeting, the school board discussed the possibility of placing a $189 million request on the April 4 ballot to fund projects outlined in Phase I of the Facility Master Plan. The board will continue its discussion at the Jan. 10 meeting.

To read more about the Facility Master plan click here.

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