Repurposing School Facilities 2009-2011

Effectively and Efficiently Serving Our Community of Learners

After many meetings, including a January 24, 2011 Town Hall Teleforum, a recommendation for Buford as the site of a 6-8 middle school was presented to the School Board on February 3. In order to further the planning process, a proposed timeline has been created.

Community Forums Summary

At its October 2010 meeting, the School Board voted unanimously to move forward with Option 4 for our school facilities and grade configuration. When implemented, this option will bring 5th grade back into the six elementary schools and create a single middle school for grades 6-8. The plan also includes a comprehensive preschool center to house 3- and 4-year-olds and new housing for alternative education and central office administration.

Community forums were held November 22, December 6 and January 10 to discuss how City school buildings should be used to house students and staff in the coming years, particularly whether Buford or Walker school will be used to house a 6-8 middle school.

Purpose

To repurpose school facilities for student learning and program needs:

5th grade housed in elementary schools
6th – 8th grade middle school
Preschool Center
Eliminate leased spaces – Adult Learning Center, Henry Avenue Learning Center
Non-traditional High School
Relocate administrative offices to accommodate program relocations
Exploratory Classroom; Professional Development Center
Relocation of Board Meeting space

Process

Planning and design work
Staff and Community input and discussions
Board decision

Payoff

Teaching and learning in Charlottesville City Schools will be enhanced through repurposed, sustainable facilities that house current and future programs for preschool through adult learners. Repurposing will increase efficient operations by reducing leased space and leveraging existing assets.

CCS School Board