Details On Public Forums For Stamford Schools' Facilities Plan

STAMFORD, CT — In an effort to get feedback and community input, the Stamford Public Schools District has scheduled a series of public forums on a plan that addresses current and future needs of city school campuses and facilities.

Earlier this month, a facilities master plan was presented to the Stamford Public Schools District by SLAM, an architecture firm.

The plan laid out several major projects over the next decade, including maintenance work and upgrades to all school buildings in the district, plus the closing of four schools. The plan also suggested the construction of a new south Stamford School, and the changing of Hart, Roxbury and Westover to K-8 schools.

The public forums will be held Feb. 28, March 2, March 7 and March 10.

"We encourage you to attend one of our upcoming public forums to learn more about this master plan, hear from experts, and ask questions," said Justin Martin, public affairs officer for SPS, in a recent announcement. "While each of the meetings has a theme, they will provide the same opening presentation and provide time for questions and answers regardless of the theme."

Details on the forums are as follows:

• Monday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m New K-8 Schools (Hart, Roxbury,Westover). This session would be for elementary schools becoming K-8 and schools that would be absorbed (Dolan, Cloonan, Toquam, KT Murphy).
• Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Current K-8 Magnet Schools (Strawberry Hill & Rogers) Scofield, AITE, Westhill. This is a general informational session and Q&A.
• Monday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Elementary Schools Zoned for Ripp (Newfield, Stark, Stillmeadow) & SHS. This is a general informational session and Q&A.
• Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Elementary Schools Zoned for TOR (Northeast, Springdale, Davenport). This is a general informational session and Q&A.

The school district also encourages parents to complete the long term facilities survey in English or Spanish.

For more information, visit the Long Term Facilities Committee webpage.