Campus Master Plan
In the spring of 2005, the Campus Master Plan Advisory Committee presented the Board of Directors with four proposals for capital improvements to the Vashon Island School District (VISD). The Board has not approved any of those long-range plans. A two-year levy that will appear on the November 8, 2005 ballot is intended to give the Board additional time to develop a Campus Master Plan that provides a realistic long-range framework for capital spending decisions, and to further involve the community in the planning process.
What is the Campus Master Plan?
The Campus Master Plan provides a long-range framework for capital needs projected out 10 years and beyond for the Vashon Island School District. This plan will determine how the VISD can evolve and grow to enhance student learning.
Why is a Campus Master Plan necessary?
The School Board of Directors determined that, given the age of VISD facilities and the increased costs associated with repairing or upgrading them over recent years, it would be fiscally prudent to develop a comprehensive long-term plan for capital projects and spending.
Who is on the Campus Master Plan Advisory Committee?
The committee is made up of 18 members: nine community members, seven VISD staff, one School Board Director and one VISD consultant.
The Campus Master Plan will address the following questions, among many others:
- What will curriculum delivery look like in 10 years?
- How will technology change the use of space in our schools?
- How will we adapt to changes in the future as education evolves?
- What is the relationship between environment and successful teaching?
- How can we improve or change facilities to maximize student learning?
- What are our community connections and how does that impact use of VISD facilities?
- How can we insure that our schools are safe, secure, and healthy now and into the future?
What happened to the $73 million Campus Master Plan that I heard about?
The $73 million master plan was one of four proposals that an advisory committee presented to the Board of Directors. The Board has not approved it or any other long-range plan. The two-year levy that will appear on the November 8, 2005 ballot (please click on ‘home’ for more information about the levy) will give the Board additional time to develop a campus master plan that provides a realistic long-range framework for capital spending decisions, and to further involve the community in the planning process.
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