Rose Tree Media School District Invites Community to Public Meeting to Discuss Enrollment Growth and Facilities on June 6

Media, PA…If you have thoughts or opinions on addressing enrollment growth and its impact on facilities, the Rose Tree Media School District wants to hear from you.

Community members are invited to participate in, “Path to Working Together as a Community to Accommodate Projected Enrollment Growth,” on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm at Penncrest High School (134 Barren Road, Media, PA 19063). Discussions and presentations will focus on the condition of existing school facilities and what needs to be done to plan for growing enrollment.

Last year, a demographic study was performed to determine the impact of an upcoming enrollment increase of 233 students due to projected real estate developments in Edgmont Township, Media Borough and Middletown Township. The next step in preparing for this increase is a building capacity study to be completed by the architectural firm Marotta/Main. As part of the firm’s preparation, they will meet with administrators and staff members to discuss current and future needs at each school, followed by the public meeting with the community on June 6.

Through this open dialogue and idea exchange, the District hopes to discuss the condition of existing school facilities and how they’re used and hear the community’s input on the use of the schools by the community, the current grade structure, the number of students served at each school and maintaining or making changes to the current schools.

“The future of the Rose Tree Media School District is one of growth and opportunity,” said Superintendent James Wigo. “With enrollment projected to increase in the near future, the time to plan for accommodating that growth is now. We’re excited to have this chance to engage the community in thoughtful discussion on June 6.”