The final tally for the scenario votes is:
60 - One Campus
33 - Two Campus
1 - One Campus (At the Middle School)
3 - Undecided



And the order of importance for the 6 factors ranked were are as follows from 1 being most important to 6 being the least important:
1. Best Educational environment, delivered cost-effectively
2. 21st century educational spaces
3. Life Cycle Costs (the cost to construct AND operate the building)
4. Cost to operate the building
5. Cost to construct the building
6. Maintaining a historically significant school

Charles City, IA – Charles City Community School District asked for input from community members as they address facility needs and plan for the future of their school buildings. 

The public was invited to attend an Options Forum Open House on Feb 6^th from 5-8 pm at Charles City Middle School.  This was an "open house" format, where community members could attend at any time between the hours of 5 pm and 8 pm.   After arriving, community members learned the history of school district planning efforts so far, including a recent assessment conducted by the ICAT (Iowa Construction Advocacy Team), which described the district facilities needs.  Next, community members were able to see different scenarios developed by architects to meet these needs, and ask questions to understand the differences between the scenarios. This document was previously presented at the January 14, 2013 school board meeting in regards to a one campus versus two campus cost benefit analysis. After considering the different scenarios, community members were asked to share their thoughts and suggestions for improvements with the school district.

For more information, please contact Andy Patee, Superintendent: 641-257-6500, or email apattee@charlescityschools.org