Waltham Elementary Trailer Update

• Total Cost of Trailers for 3 years: $762,000
• 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: Fluctuating enrollment numbers may require the addition of more classrooms within the next 2-3 years. This issue could be resolved by constructing an addition to our current school building.

• Year 1 & 2: Primarily for Junior High (subject to enrollment changes)
• Year 3: To be determined based on grade-level enrollment numbers

• 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

• Space Constraints: Our current trailer houses 4 classrooms, but we require 6 classrooms to provide adequate space for our students and staff. While we have worked creatively and efficiently to make the existing setup work, adding 2 more classrooms would have increased the total cost of the trailer by over $200,000.
• 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.

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.