Hello Marshfield!
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our Comprehensive Facilities Assessment.
Dear Residents of Marshfield:
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LEARN ABOUT THE DISTRICT’S FACILITY ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING PROCESS
2023 Recap
With the help of the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee and feedback from a District-wide community survey, the School District of Marshfield placed a facility referendum question on the April 4, 2023, ballot for an investment in school maintenance and upgrades, not to exceed $99.5 million.
On April 4, 2023, the community spoke and told us that there was not support for the plan as presented. We appreciated the feedback by our community. However, facility needs still remain.
Taking a Fresh Look
Soon after the referendum, the District solicited additional feedback and determined it needed to take a fresh look at our facility planning. As a result, the District received proposals from firms that specialize in assessing school facilities and helping Districts develop long-range facility plans. Ultimately, the District selected Nexus Solutions to support our facility assessment and planning efforts. Nexus Solutions kicked off the process in November, 2023, and will present a comprehensive facility assessment and planning report to the District and Board in April, 2024.
The facility assessment and planning process will focus on options to address the District’s highest priority needs in the most fiscally-responsible way possible, while also providing a plan to address future needs.
Prioritizing needs & a LONG-TERM PLAN
Although the District understands there are facility needs at our Elementary Schools, Middle School and High School, the facility assessment and planning process will thoroughly examine site and building safety, infrastructure, building systems, and educational adequacy in great detail, so needs can be prioritized as part of a long-term plan.
Additionally, all needs will come with accurate budgets and a thorough examination of the funding tools available to the School District of Marshfield to pay for prioritized facility needs.
a community-based process
In the coming months the District will be reach out to stakeholders, including staff, parents, students and taxpayers to share information and gather feedback. We look forward to valuable input, which will help us develop the right plan for the future of the School District of Marshfield. If you have any questions about the process, please submit your question via the form below. Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ryan Christianson, Superintendent