Summit School District is asking members of the community to participate in a survey regarding its 10-year master plan development to determine the fate of county school facilities. 

The survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, aims to gather input from students, families, staff and other county residents as the district plans for the future of its schools. 

The survey can be found in English at Bit.ly/4cl3WWg or in Spanish at Bit.ly/3QrtV77.

“This is an opportunity for our community to share their perspectives as we think about the future of our schools,” said Superintendent Tony Byrd in a news release from the district. “We want to hear from as many voices as possible to help inform this planning process.” 

The Summit School District Board of Education meets Thursday, April 16, from 4:30-9 p.m. for a regular session at 152 School Road in Frisco. From 5-7 p.m., the board will hold a “community voice” session to engage invited residents in small-group discussions and brainstorming. And as normal, at 8:15 p.m., there will be a public hearing where members of the community can address the board with any ideas or concerns. 

“We are committed to providing clear information and opportunities for engagement throughout this process,” Byrd said. “Input from the community will help guide the next steps.” 

Last month, the district entered its “community feedback” phase of crafting a new facilities master plan. Planning commenced in September and in October, a 40-person advisory committee formed and began deliberating proposals for school consolidations and programming expansions. 

The district has vowed to continue sharing information and providing engagement opportunities to the public as the master plan process moves forward. 

Master plan documents identify three key issues facing the district:

1. Acing facilities and deferred maintenance
2. Declining enrollment trends
3. Rising operational costs

District staff may make a final recommendation on school consolidation, maintenance and programming to the board as early as April 30. Then at a meeting May 7, the board will likely deliberate and vote on a decision regarding consolidation options. The district will take survey results into consideration before landing on an ultimate recommendation to the board. 

For more information on the master plan, residents can learn more at SummitK12.org/facilities/master-plan.

The new survey will accept responses through 12 p.m. on April 29.