Community Engagement

Engaging the community to develop a shared vision

We are committed to creating opportunities for the public to participate and provide input throughout the planning process as it works to develop a shared long-range plan. In April 2019, we hosted three community workshops to gather the community’s feedback on enrollment projections and the facilities findings in order to help guide the district’s decision-making moving forward. More than 60 community workshop participants participated and provided feedback.

If you were not able to attend a community workshop we invite you to review the information that was presented at the Community Workshops. Please click the image below to access the presentation. Community Workshop participants also had the opportunity to engage in conversation and provide feedback on three key questions. See the results of that feedback below.

Feedback from Community Workshops

Based on what you’ve heard today, what do you feel are the three most important facility challenges to address?

There are significant capacity issues at the elementary level. Oriole Lane is already over capacity, and all elementary schools could be over capacity within two-three years.
Current learning environments were not designed for today’s student-centered learning practices
Total gymnasium space is insufficient for the district’s extensive athletic and community recreational uses
There are some traffic circulation challenges at all sites

Facility Challenges

How do you feel about the district expanding opportunities for named sponsorships for our school, athletic, or recreation facilities?

What are the variables most important to you in narrowing down potential options to elementary capacity challenges?

Enrollment projections from APL (cited in presentation) indicate that enrollment will remain consistent at the middle school and high school levels over the next 10 years, while significant enrollment growth is projected at the elementary level in the coming years. We are working to substantiate those enrollment projections by working with MDRoffers Consulting. The firm will develop enrollment projections based on demographic changes and community growth plans. Their analysis will include an assessment of the new residential development that is occurring in the communities of Mequon and Thiensville.