This plan includes necessary new construction, renovations, and upgrades. The project must include all educational, activity, and operational components needed for a one site middle school and high school building. Several months of public feedback and work with the board has been done to try and get the project down to the minimum amount needed without excluding needed facility components.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
This plan includes necessary new construction, renovations, and upgrades. The project must include all educational, activity, and operational components needed for a one site middle school and high school building. Several months of public feedback and work with the board has been done to try and get the project down to the minimum amount needed without excluding needed facility components.
Mr. Theobald and Mr. Cumpston review the updates at the high school such as new lighting, electrical, and HVAC, if the bond would pass. Opportunities gained by the bond passing could include hosting Southern Nebraska Conference and district events, along with more athletic tournaments, as we are centrally located in our Conference. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/xjwBi5vcxw8
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Mr. Theobald and Mr. Cumpston review the updates at the high school such as new lighting, electrical, and HVAC, if the bond would pass. Opportunities gained by the bond passing could include hosting Southern Nebraska Conference and district events, along with more athletic tournaments, as we are centrally located in our Conference. https://youtu.be/xjwBi5vcxw8
Shaun Farmer explains the results of the facility audit. He reviews all major infrastructure and maintenance updates that need to be addressed in our three school buildings and the downtown gym. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/sABcEamwcrs
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Shaun Farmer explains the results of the facility audit. He reviews all major infrastructure and maintenance updates that need to be addressed in our three school buildings and the downtown gym. https://youtu.be/sABcEamwcrs
Mr. Cumpston asks Mrs. Hofferber, Mr. Schwarz, and Mr. Wusk discuss what their experiences are working in two or three buildings, and furnishing those additional classrooms/shops. They also discuss what additional opportunities would be available if the bond would pass. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ABB_utNUaoc
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Mr. Cumpston asks Mrs. Hofferber, Mr. Schwarz, and Mr. Wusk discuss what their experiences are working in two or three buildings, and furnishing those additional classrooms/shops. They also discuss what additional opportunities would be available if the bond would pass. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
The first community meeting is just a few days away! Join us for a short presentation and elementary building tour to follow. The presentation will include: ◼️ Information about the bond project ◼️Financial impact ◼️FAQ's ◼️Time for public comment
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
The first community meeting is just a few days away! Join us for a short presentation and elementary building tour to follow.
We currently have 3 basketball courts; none of them are the full 94 feet long. They are each in their own gym “box,” so we have 3 gym “boxes”. The gym that would be built would be a larger “box” so that it would hold two full-size cross courts (94 feet long) that could be used with the bleachers pulled back. Building 2 courts in one gym “box” is more efficient than building 2 new gym “boxes”. A curtain will be able to be dropped down to allow for separate practice courts or tournament game courts. There is also out of bound space between these two cross courts, so the curtain wouldn’t be the out of bounds as you may have seen in some gyms. The current middle school gym is 6,790 sf and the downtown gym is 6,262 sf. The two of them would be 13,052 sf together. The proposed new gym would have 13,700 sf of usable floor space. Having two gyms would allow for more room for concerts/graduation/wrestling tournaments/other events. All JV games and high school practices would be held at the high school, the potential to host basketball and volley ball tournaments. The community would be able to host youth sports, with three courts under one roof.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
We currently have 3 basketball courts; none of them are the full 94 feet long. They are each in their own gym “box,” so we have 3 gym “boxes”. The gym that would be built would be a larger “box” so that it would hold two full-size cross courts (94 feet long) that could be used with the bleachers pulled back. Building 2 courts in one gym “box” is more efficient than building 2 new gym “boxes”. A curtain will be able to be dropped down to allow for separate practice courts or tournament game courts. There is also out of bound space between these two cross courts, so the curtain wouldn’t be the out of bounds as you may have seen in some gyms. The current middle school gym is 6,790 sf and the downtown gym is 6,262 sf. The two of them would be 13,052 sf together. The proposed new gym would have 13,700 sf of usable floor space. Having two gyms would allow for more room for concerts/graduation/wrestling tournaments/other events. All JV games and high school practices would be held at the high school, the potential to host basketball and volley ball tournaments. The community would be able to host youth sports, with three courts under one roof.
Mrs. Lamb and Mr. Cumpston explain the potential two story middle school addition. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. https://youtu.be/YTlhw3v77TU
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Mrs. Lamb and Mr. Cumpston explain the two story middle school addition to the high school building. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
Yes, there is quite a bit of green space to the north of the Middle School/High School building that can be used for a recess area. It isn’t drawn on the plans, but there will be an area for recess.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Yes, there is quite a bit of green space to the north of the Middle School/High School building that can be used for a recess area. It isn’t drawn on the plans, but there will be an area for recess.
What is included in the proposed project solution? ◼️New middle school addition to west side of high school building. School-within- a-school design. ◼️Renovations and upgrades to infrastructure and classrooms at the existing high school building. ◼️New competition gym on north side of high school building. This gym has two full courts when the bleachers are pushed in. ◼️New secure entrance at the elementary school. ◼️ADA (code) restrooms at elementary and high school buildings. For more FAQ's and information about the bond visit www.fillmorecentralbond.org.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
What is included in the proposed project solution? ◼️New middle school addition to west side of high school building. School-within- a-school design. ◼️Renovations and upgrades to infrastructure and classrooms at the existing high school building. ◼️New competition gym on north side of high school building. This gym has two full courts when the bleachers are pushed in. ◼️New secure entrance at the elementary school. ◼️ADA (code) restrooms at elementary and high school buildings. For more FAQ's and information about the bond visit www.fillmorecentralbond.org.
Mr. Veleba explains the elementary bond plans, and if the bond would pass, how it would affect the elementary school. Mr. Cumpston explains how the elementary project would be funded through bond funds and QCPUF (Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund). Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for more information about the project, financial impact, FAQ's, voting information, how we got to the bond election, and more. https://youtu.be/p2QS1bB80Ek
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Safety & Security
The Fillmore Central Board of Education hired BVH in February 2023 to conduct an initial facilities audit of the district. There were two parts to this audit: BVH went through each building and building system and met with staff to listen and gather input on our current educational alignment within our facilities. We held three community meetings, during which we presented the findings of the comprehensive Facility Audit and Educational Alignment Study. These studies identified critical needs within our school facilities and proposed potential solutions to meet those needs effectively. Throughout the course of the three meetings, we asked for community feedback through two surveys. The board worked with BVH architecture to adjust the draft solutions based on the feedback they received at these meetings and through the surveys. On December 16, 2024, the Fillmore Central Board of Education approved and adopted a resolution calling for a special election to be held in the District on March 11, 2025 relating to the issuance by the District of its General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2025, in an amount not to exceed $48,800,000, to finance the costs of constructing certain additions to and renovations of its existing High School Building, an addition to replace the existing Middle School, a gymnasium addition and other building improvements, and for renovations and additions at the Elementary School Building and related costs thereto.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
The Fillmore Central Board of Education hired BVH in February 2023 to conduct an initial facilities audit of the district. There were two parts to this audit: BVH went through each building and building system and met with staff to listen and gather input on our current educational alignment within our facilities. We held three community meetings, during which we presented the findings of the comprehensive Facility Audit and Educational Alignment Study. These studies identified critical needs within our school facilities and proposed potential solutions to meet those needs effectively. Throughout the course of the three meetings, we asked for community feedback through two surveys. The board worked with BVH architecture to adjust the draft solutions based on the feedback they received at these meetings and through the surveys. On December 16, 2024, the Fillmore Central Board of Education approved and adopted a resolution calling for a special election to be held in the District on March 11, 2025 relating to the issuance by the District of its General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2025, in an amount not to exceed $48,800,000, to finance the costs of constructing certain additions to and renovations of its existing High School Building, an addition to replace the existing Middle School, a gymnasium addition and other building improvements, and for renovations and additions at the Elementary School Building and related costs thereto.
Christin Lovegrove gives an overview of the bond project. Christin shows the floor plan diagrams of the middle and high school, and elementary school. Watch here: https://youtu.be/U9X0S2wQmiE
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Christin Lovegrove gives an overview of the bond project. Christin shows the floor plan diagrams of the middle and high school, and elementary school. Watch here: https://youtu.be/U9X0S2wQmiE
The two-story middle school addition came about through the community meetings, surveys, and staff input. One of the things that the board heard loud and clear was that our community really likes the fact that the middle school students are not only separated from other grades in their current building, but that the 5th and 6th grade has their own classroom area separate from the 7th and 8th grade classroom area. A two-story solution allows for each age group to continue having their own classroom areas. The 5th and 6th floor and the 7th and 8th floor would each have their own restrooms, locker areas, classrooms, and commons. This will allow the culture that our community values to continue in a new building. It is a school-within-a-school concept. Not having to do as much dirt work to the west for a one-story addition would save enough money to pay for the stairs and elevator that would be required in a two-story addition.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
The two-story middle school addition came about through the community meetings, surveys, and staff input. One of the things that the board heard loud and clear was that our community really likes the fact that the middle school students are not only separated from other grades in their current building, but that the 5th and 6th grade has their own classroom area separate from the 7th and 8th grade classroom area. A two-story solution allows for each age group to continue having their own classroom areas. The 5th and 6th floor and the 7th and 8th floor would each have their own restrooms, locker areas, classrooms, and commons. This will allow the culture that our community values to continue in a new building. It is a school-within-a-school concept. Not having to do as much dirt work to the west for a one-story addition would save enough money to pay for the stairs and elevator that would be required in a two-story addition.
Mr. Cumpston explains the Master Planning process with BVH. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/JUR_QfV_-GM
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Master Planning with Mr. Cumpston
Coming to a positive solution for the Village of Fairmont and City of Geneva and other district patrons is a top priority of the board. If there is a successful bond issue, the board can then enter into serious and detailed discussions regarding the best strategy for all regarding the two facilities. There will likely be at least two or three years to make these decisions if the bond passes before these facilities will no longer be used by the district.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Coming to a positive solution for the Village of Fairmont and City of Geneva and other district patrons is a top priority of the board. If there is a successful bond issue, the board can then enter into serious and detailed discussions regarding the best strategy for all regarding the two facilities. There will likely be at least two or three years to make these decisions if the bond passes before these facilities will no longer be used by the district.
Whitney Peppard explains how community involvement was an important factor to the bond project. The community shared their opinion(s) in two surveys, and three community meetings. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/DwwHEK3pugs
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Whitney Peppard explains how community involvement was an important factor to the bond project. The community shared their opinion(s) in two surveys, and three community meetings. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project including financial impact, FAQ’s, Voting Information, how we got to a bond election, and more.
Cleve from BVH Architecture explains the Facility Audit and Educational Alignment process in video #2 of the bond information video series. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for more information about the Facility Audit, Educational Alignment, and bond project. https://youtu.be/Gqb2TXshbac
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Video #2 - Facility Audit & Educational Alignment with Cleve
In the upcoming weeks, we will be posting a video each weekday about the bond. Today, Fillmore Central Board President Chad Engle hosts the first video of our bond information video series, talking about the feasibility study and building tours that kicked off the start of addressing the needs of our district. For more information about the bond check out the bond website www.fillmorecentralbond.org. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/9GCXSufPMKw
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Feasibility Study & Building Tours with Chad Engle
There will be three community meetings about the bond election. The first on February 9th at the elementary school at 2:00 PM, the second at the middle school on February 16th at 6:00 PM, and the third at the high school on February 23rd at 2:00 PM. The community meetings/open houses will include a short presentation with building tours to follow. For questions about the bond election, reach out to Mr. Cumpston, a board member, or a building principal.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
There will be three community meetings about the bond election. The first on February 9th at the elementary school at 2:00 PM, the second at the middle school on February 16th at 6:00 PM, and the third at the high school on February 23rd at 2:00 PM. The community meetings/open houses will include a short presentation with building tours to follow. For questions about the bond election, feel free to reach out to Mr. Cumpston, a board member, or a building principal.
The Fillmore Central Board of Education has called a bond resolution in an amount not to exceed $48.8 million to address important facility and program needs.
4 months ago, Kenna Marchand
MS/HS Plan
ES Plan