Waltham Elementary Trailer Update
July 2nd, 2024
Key Details
- Setup Cost: $342,000
- Lease Cost: $140,000/year for 3 years
- Duration: 3 years, with potential for extension based on future needs
- Not Sustainable Long-Term: We may need to bring in more classrooms within 2-3 years due to fluctuating enrollment numbers.
Timeline
- Year 1 & 2: Primarily for Junior High (subject to enrollment changes)
- Year 3: To be determined based on grade-level enrollment numbers
Why Modular Classrooms?
- Current Challenges:
- Overcrowded classrooms in common spaces
- Teachers without dedicated classrooms
- Increased student-to-teacher ratios
- Limited lunch seating
- Testing and 1:1 instruction occurring in noisy, distracting environments
Challenges We Are Addressing
- Isolation: Junior High students and staff will be separated from the main building, impacting access to facilities like PE, STEAM, Music, and more.
- Security: Modulars will have reduced surveillance and no fob entrance systems. We have reviewed and planned security measures with local emergency agencies.
- Support: Limited immediate access to administrative, instructional, social work, and medical support.
- Weather and Supervision: Ensuring safe transitions in and out of the building, especially during adverse weather conditions.
- Communication: Maintaining effective communication with the main office.
We Need Your Support
The introduction of modular classrooms is a temporary solution to our space constraints. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to create a better learning environment for all students.
Waltham Elementary School
www.wesd185.org