Dear Fremont Community,
FSD79 has an effective track record of investing in facility maintenance and classroom advancements. By doing so, students, staff, and the community are able to benefit from buildings that inspire learning, while upholding commitments to health, safety, and security. In addition to adhering to the state requirement to regularly audit the most critical infrastructure systems, Fremont has recently invested in a comprehensive facility assessment.
At the April 24 Board meeting, our architects will present the facility assessment for our campus structures – an overview of what our facilities need to remain well-maintained, secure, and up-to-date. The facility assessment can be characterized as a short- and long-term maintenance plan that minimizes the number of unexpected needs and takes advantage of opportunities to bundle projects for an “economy of scale” approach. The report is organized by priority within 13 categories (i.e. electrical, plumbing, safety/security) for each school/structure.
As a next step, the community will play an active role in Fremont’s Educational Master Facility Planning process starting next school year. A representative committee will form to help determine our long-term approach to address our facility maintenance, enhance educational spaces, and account for long-term student enrollment growth. We look forward to building a collaborative plan for our future.
Sincerely,
Trisha Kocanda
Superintendent of Schools
Ivy Fleming
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
