Master Facilities Plan
Tune in to regular Board of Education meetings for continued discussion on the future of the Master Facilities Plan in the coming months. For more information about upcoming meetings and for the live view link, visit the Board of Education meetings page.
Master Facilities Plan
The South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools Master Facilities Plan is a strategic roadmap designed to ensure that our buildings remain safe, functional, and conducive to high-quality education. By prioritizing fiscal responsibility, proactive maintenance, and a commitment to providing comfortable spaces for students and staff, we aim to create an educational environment that supports success, fosters innovation, and reflects the values of our community. This plan will guide our efforts to preserve and enhance our facilities, ensuring they remain a source of pride and opportunity for decades to come.
To achieve this plan, the district will:
- Maintain and update district buildings to a high standard to allow for quality education in comfortable environments for students and staff.
- Implement a strategic maintenance schedule to prevent premature wear and systems failures, extend the usability of facilities, avoid costly emergency repairs, and allow for intentional decision-making about the long-term future of district facilities.
- Allocate resources efficiently to ensure a balance between short-term needs and long-term improvements and sustainability.
- Monitor and improve energy usage to optimize efficiency and reduce cost over the long term where possible.
- Engage in transparent communication with students, staff, and the community.
As a result of this Master Facilities Plan, the district has proposed four initial phases, to be implemented over the next 5-7 years (pending Board of Education and funding approval):
Phase One
Priorities:
- Address HVAC/Comfort Issues at Brush High School
- Address Pressing Water Penetration Issues at Brush
- Renovate Brush High School 3rd Floor
- Replace High Priority Roofs at Rowland and Memorial
Estimated Cost:
$3.3M
Funding Source:
Remaining balance from 2020 Permanent Improvement funds
Phase Two
Priorities:
- Brush High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) Renovation
- Renovations at Southlyn for SEL Preschool
- Prioritized District Facility Needs
Estimated Cost:
$14.4M
Funding Source:
Permanent Improvement funds (pending BOE/voter approval)
Phase Three
Priorities:
- Continued HVAC Focused Upgrades at Various District Buildings
- Boiler Upgrades at Brush, Sunview, Memorial, and Greenview
- District Wide Tuckpointing
Estimated Cost:
$14.6M
Funding Source:
Permanent Improvement funds (pending BOE/voter approval)
Phase Four
Priorities:
- Rowland Boiler Plant Replacements and Adrian HVAC Upgrades
- Districtwide Roof Replacements, Retrofits or Restorations
- Elevator Upgrades or Replacements
- District Wide Priority Exterior Door Replacements
- Districtwide Interior Upgrades (flooring, paint, ceilings, etc.)
Estimated Cost:
$14.9M
Funding Source:
Permanent Improvement funds (pending BOE/voter approval)
Planning Process
The SEL Schools identified a need for a comprehensive review of facilities and an updated Master Facilities Plan in the summer of 2024.
The district worked with Ameresco, who provided a comprehensive facilities audit at no cost to the district. A review of this process can be found in documentation to the right.
Feedback was also gathered from building, custodial, and service department staff and transportation.
Next Steps
The district will continue to work with the Board of Education to gain approval on the proposed phases laid out above, as well as approval for a Permanent Improvement levy for fall of 2025. Community members are invited to attend or watch the Board meetings to follow this approval process.
The district will also continue to engage with students, staff, families, and community members about current building conditions, needs for future planning, and current and future financial updates.
Work for Phase One can begin upon approval from the Board of Education, as this phase is already funded through 2020 Permanent Improvement funds due to projects completing under budget.