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Capacity Planning for the Future
In November 2009 a new policy was adopted by the School Board that links three key planning areas: enrollment trends, capacity (seats available) in our schools, and facilities needs (upgrades, repairs, portables).
The policy calls for an annual review of data and trends that will help staff and the board ensure that the capacity we have in our buildings is balanced with the expected enrollment. By looking at capacity management in this way the district can be very effective as we plan for building replacement, renovation or upgrades as well as any adjustments that may need to be made to the student assignment plan. By looking long-term, the district can make more effective use of taxpayer funds. This work is being led by the School Board Operations Committee.
At the February 17 committee meeting, staff shared and discussed three documents: Enrollment Projections; Facilities Planning Annual Report; and the Capacity Planning Management Annual Report. The next step is a work session of the full board scheduled for March 16, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Stanford Center.