2023 - 24 Annual Report
Goal 4
Long Range Planning
There are several key components needed to inform discussions related to long - range facilities and enrollment planning . Results and analysis of these components will be used to update the long range facilities plan . The key components include :
NPS enrollment data and projections CropperGIS / McKibben Demographic Report School space utilization data Neighborhood schools and walkability / green travel option discussion Elementary school size discussion and guidance School choice discussion and vote Student assignment update for new building projects Special education distribution of programs and space needs
Perkins Eastman School Facilities and Enrollment Planning Study
Perkins Eastman , a planning and design consultant , was hired in the spring of 2023 to conduct a School Facilities and Enrollment Planning Study to help guide short - and long - term facility planning for NPS . The study initially focused on the Underwood and Ward Elementary Schools , but was then expanded to include Burr , Bowen , Mason Rice , Memorial Spaulding , Peirce , and Williams . These eight schools have not been renovated or replaced and are not currently in design or construction to be renovated or replaced . The study is designed to gather additional facilities and program information that is needed to inform districtwide long - range facilities and enrollment planning discussions . The study is looking at the number of seats currently available in each building and how current space use compares to Newton ’ s educational space program guidelines , which are based on the Massachusetts School Building Authority ( MSBA ) space standards . The study will also analyze building condition and age .
The full report will include space utilization and building condition data for all eight schools and will be shared in May 2024 .
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