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Superintendent’s Message
In a little over a year, the District will be making the final payment for the construction of our 5-12 building. It’s hard to believe, but we have been in that building for 18 years. Similar to our own homes, after time, things need to be repaired, updated, or replaced. This is especially true with our elementary school. The core of that building was constructed in 1960, and though we have been keeping up with maintenance, some areas need significant work.
We use the phrase “Every Student, Every Chance, Every Day” because we believe that everyone has potential and can succeed if they are given support. That support comes in many forms; from our parents, a large number of volunteers and from our incredible staff. To complete that circle, we strive to provide our students with a safe, healthy and trusting environment.
With that goal in mind, we consulted with an outside firm to conduct a Facilities Audit. They reviewed our buildings and grounds and presented us with a list of various safety, equipment and special concerns, such as classroom windows, furniture, domestic water systems and playground equipment. The study also detected an unusual issue. The District recently received donations of shop equipment from local businesses. However, the current shop area cannot accommodate this new machinery. This unique situation means the District has the tools to expand learning and the curriculum but lacks the space to do it. Finally, the audit prompted a discussion regarding the possibility of investing in a child care center.
The District took this information and conducted a staff survey in May 2019 to understand how the facilities support daily operations and productivity. Survey results mirrored the findings from the facility audit, with the top concerns being the parking lot at the 5-12 building and a need to update certain areas in the elementary school.
Due to these parallel findings, the District is considering an April 2020 referendum. We need your help to make this important decision. Community walk-throughs will be held in October and November to review proposed projects and collect valuable feedback. I urge you to attend one of these events, so we can continue to fulfill our purpose of ensuring that the future begins here.
Where can we learn more about the upcoming referendum?
The Board will hold scheduled walk-throughs to review proposed projects and capture feedback from community members. This collected input will be a valuable resource as the District continues to plan for the future of the Webster School District. Consider attending one of these meetings to be held on:
- Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Elementary School: 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Elementary School: 6:00 pm
Additional information about the proposed referendum can be found in the documents below:
Community Newsletter
Concept Drawings
What facility improvement projects are under consideration?
The following table highlights the priority maintenance needs, including the identified measure, school and estimated project cost. Projects are dependent on available funding and costs will vary based on project scope, timelines, finishes and fixtures.
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