The original study consolidated all data about the City's 61 school facilities relating to building structure and systems, sites, student enrollment and demographics, technology, transportation.  Over 677 total acres that included 36 elementary schools, 10 middle schools 6 comprehensive high schools, a number of alternative schools and school board facilities were a part of this study.  Approximately one-third of the facilities are over 50 years of age (many of significant historic nature), another third are over thirty years of age, and only four have been built within the last ten years.  

Several facilities options were reviewed and a second round of Community Dialogues was held to respond to closings, consolidations, renovations/additions, and new construction.  As many as 200 people attended these meetings.  A significant decision in the process was the elimination of at least one high school due to decreasing enrollment and increasing specialty or alternative programs provided by the City for high school level students.  A preliminary report was reviewed with the School Board at the end of October.  Eperitus provided project management services for the BCWH Architects Facilities Team.