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Comprehensive Long-Range Planning

Gates Chili Central School District is conducting a long-range planning and optimization study to ensure programs, people, and facilities continue to meet student needs over the next decade. This phase gathers information and community input and will result in data-informed options for consideration by the Board of Education.

Why now

Several factors are prompting a closer look at future needs:

  • Anticipated residential growth in the Town of Gates in the next three to five years
  • A state-mandated Building Condition Survey that will inform capital planning
  • Space constraints in elementary schools related to increased student supports and services
  • Regional capacity limits in some BOCES programs that may require growth of in-district options
  • Regional conversations about secondary start and end times; no schedule changes are presumed in this study

What the study examines

The study focuses on three connected areas:

  • Educational experiences: engaging, inclusive learning for all students
  • Organizational capacity: how people, programs, and systems work together
  • Financial sustainability: wise use of resources today and stability tomorrow

 

Who is facilitating

The district has partnered with Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA), a team of experienced educators, to facilitate meetings, gather and analyze feedback and data, and support an Advisory Group that will review findings and discuss options.

Frequently asked questions

  • This phase will produce options for consideration. Any significant change would require additional analysis, community engagement and board of education action.

  • The study will surface options based on data and input. If an option involves changing start and end times, it would be discussed publicly and follow required processes.

  • The study will surface options based on data and input. If an option involves attendance zones or facilities, it would be discussed publicly and follow required processes.

  • There are opportunities for families, students, staff, and community members to share input at different points in the study.

    • Share feedback online (open to all): Participate in short, anonymous ThoughtExchanges
    • Receive updates: Join the ParentSquare group to get meeting notices, summaries and survey links
    • Serve in targeted roles (by invitation or interest form)
    • Review materials: Read meeting summaries and slide decks after each milestone

  • Feedback from ThoughtExchange, focus groups, work groups, students, and the Advisory Group will be synthesized by LSA and shared in public materials. Findings will inform the options presented at the end of the phase.

  • A phase-end report is targeted for early April, followed by a Board presentation.