Trumbull BOE To Hold First Discussion Of District-Wide Master Plan

TRUMBULL, CT — Members of the public are invited to join the Trumbull Board of Education for its first discussion of the board's district-wide master plan in November.

According to the town website, the board's first workshop will be "a big picture event that will include a brief presentation outlining the scope of work, goals for the project, and work completed to date."

The discussion will be held Nov. 3 at Booth Hill School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

After the presentation, board members will listen to public comment about aspects of the plan that are important to them. Tecton Architects will facilitate an interactive dialogue where residents can express their thoughts and concerns, ask questions and discuss topics.

The following topics were suggested to help participants get started:

1. What works well, what doesn’t?
2. What is missing or needed?
3. What is the biggest challenge?
4. What affects the quality of education most?
5. What affects the student experience most?
6. What affects the teacher experience most?
7. What does the future of education look like?
8. What bold goal do you suggest?
9. If only...

More information is available here.

About the Project

The district-wide master plan will analyze the existing school facilities, conduct a demographic study for enrollment projections, and identify a planning strategy for future educational delivery and building use that will serve the town’s student population for the next 10 to 15 years. This process will engage the entire community including a diverse group of school administrators, students and faculty, committee members, businesses, town staff and residents.

Board of Education Mission Statement

The Trumbull Public School System, in partnership with the community, strives to meet the educational needs of all students within a challenging and supportive academic environment that empowers each student to become a life-long learner and to live and participate in a democratic, diverse and global society.

Mark Your Calendar

• Community Conversation #2: Opportunities & Options at Frenchtown School on Feb. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Community Conversation #3: Refined and Preferred Option at Madison Middle School on March 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Community Conversation #4: Finalizing the Plan & Next Steps at Trumbull High School on April 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.