The School Modernization Committee has been established as a collaborative effort by the Town Council and the Board of Education to develop a School Modernization Plan for the Cheshire Public Schools facilities.

 STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE CHARGE
 
          The Cheshire Public Schools facilities range in age from 48 to 107 years old.  In addition to providing education services, these facilities also serve as social and recreational hubs for our community.  The School Modernization Committee (SMC) has been established to consider available options to upgrade the school facilities, which may include new construction, renovating existing facilities, closing and repurposing facilities, and other creative, viable proposals. 

          The SMC is tasked with developing recommendations for modernizing our schools that will address the educational needs of CPS students in the 21st century while considering the fiscal impact on the residents of Cheshire.  In developing its recommendations, the SMC may hire consultants, engineers, or other professionals to assist with strategy and plans, as the SMC deems appropriate.  The Town Council has appropriated $150,000 to cover such professional fees. 

          The SMC shall present their recommendations to the Town Council and the Board of Education as soon as completed.

PRESENTATIONS AND DOCUMENTS PRESENTED

June 1, 2020:  Out of District Visits Subcommittee Presentation

June 24, 2020: Collier Recommendation Demographer, Enrollment Study Proposal Summary & Proposal Request Document, NESDEC Cheshire CT Best Use Proposal, Milone & McBroom 10 yr Enrollment Study Proposal 

September 16, 2020: Potential Options for Consideration

October 14, 2020:  Enrollment Study Presentation

October 15, 2020: Draft Communication Subcommitte Communication Plan

October 21, 2020: Draft Communication Subcommittee Communication Plan

November 2, 2020: Finance & Debt Presentation, Enrollment & School Capacities by Milone & McBroom, Milestone Schedule

November 8, 2020: Colliers Presentation, Options

November 18, 2020:  Colliers Presentation, Options

December 7, 2020:  Colliers Presentation (DRAFT ONLY), Survey Proposal, Open Space Info, Matrix Sample (DRAFT ONLY)

January 27, 2021:  Presentation on Financials for Scenarios

Follow the School Modernization Committee on: 

Letters to the Editor

Why do we need to modernize schools?

Enrollment changes at the elementary level

 Agendas and minutes are found on the Town Council calendar.