How do we prepare our students to be ‘World Ready?’ This was the question of the year for Fremont Public Schools’ staff, students and members of the community.
The committees that came together around the topics World Ready, Technology, and Community Connections made their presentations to the board a few weeks ago. In late June, the Facilities committee was ready to sum up their work.
David Byrne and Scott Sherman served as this committee’s co-chairs, with Mr. Byrne outlining the committee’s findings for the board. Beginning with building repairs and improvements in mind, the committee worked on a master facilities plan for the district. This, Mr. Byrne told the board, sharpened the committee’s attention on the high school as their highest priority for recommended improvements.
Their conclusion: Fremont’s current high school not only cannot serve the future needs of students, it cannot be adequately maintained even for its present use. Continue Reading…
7/23/2008 Times Indicator Article (p. 9)