November 17, 2023
District Sets Community Meetings: "Prioritizing Infrastructure Needs and Improvement Opportunities"
Cheboygan, MI - The Cheboygan Area Schools leadership and school board are pleased to announce two upcoming community meetings aimed at providing valuable insights into the critical building infrastructure needs and improvement opportunities within our school buildings. Information shared and gathered at these community meetings will assist the District in its current Strategic Planning work. District leadership and Sitelogic, our facility engineering partner, will share facility assessments, proposed solutions, and planned funding sources to address these needs.
"We recognize that our school district facilities are important community assets that need to be maintained for the health and safety of our students, staff, and community members," shared Superintendent Spencer Byrd. “These meetings will give community members the opportunity to learn more about our facility needs, ask questions, and provide feedback on proposed solutions developed by the school board.”
MEETING DETAILS – Both meetings are open to the public. Each meeting will build on the next so attendance at both is encouraged but those who can only attend one night are still invited to participate.
Community Meeting 1: (This meeting will include a short tour of the building) Date: Wednesday, November 29 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: East Elementary School
Community Meeting 2: Date: Thursday, November 30 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Middle School Cafeteria
During these meetings, the following topics will be covered:
● Perspective: Gain insights into the background and context of the District’s decision to address infrastructure needs. ● Facility Assessment Report: Share information on the condition and needs of our school district facilities. ● Need for Action: Tour of facility and the significance of addressing issues for the well-being of our students and staff. ● Solutions in Sight: Discover the strategies and plans in place to address the identified issues, potential timelines, and funding sources.
Byrd continued, "We value the participation of our community members, as they play a vital role in the master facility planning process, particularly when addressing larger and more expensive projects aimed at improving and extending the longevity of our facilities."
For further information and to stay updated on the latest developments related to our school district facilities, we encourage you to visit our Facility Planning website at https://bit.ly/cas-facility and follow the District Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cheboyganschools.
We look forward to the presence of community members at these community meetings and kindly ask you to extend the invitation to friends, neighbors, and anyone interested in these important discussions.
Contact Person: Spencer S. Byrd, Ed.S Superintendent of Schools byrds@chebschools.com