Boise School District Invites Community to Help Shape the Future of Our Schools

Boise School District has launched a comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Master Planning process—and we’re inviting our community to be part of it. This important effort will serve as a roadmap for future school facility investments, ensuring our buildings continue to support high-quality learning environments while aligning with current and projected enrollment. As Boise continues to evolve, thoughtful planning today will help ensure our schools are ready for tomorrow.

State of the Schools (REPORT)

The facilities plan not only identifies actionable items, but sets a vision for the future portfolio of facilities needed to accommodate trends in enrollment/demographics and academic programming and delivery models. We often use the analogy of a four-legged stool in which the seat represents the facilities, and that seat is supported by four legs of equal importance. The legs include: 

• Educational Framework: Curriculum, Programs, Delivery Models, and Policy facilities needed to accommodate trends in enrollment/demographics and programming and delivery models. 
• Demographics: Enrollment and the data that impact enrollment 
• Condition: Physical Condition and Educational Adequacy 
• Funding: Ability to fund and sources of funding 

Though one of the legs of the stool often necessitates the call for a plan, each of these legs carries an equal amount of importance when developing a facilities master plan. Add the element of community and stakeholder involvement that reflects the culture and values of Boise School District and that sets the foundation for a successful planning process. 

For more information, including school-level data, please review our State of the Schools report.

Community Survey

As part of this public process, we are seeking feedback from our staff, families, students, and community members. Your input is important and will help inform recommendations and future decisions regarding district facilities. Following a review of the State of the Schools Report, please take a few minutes to complete our Facilities Master Planning Survey and share your thoughts about the future of Boise School District schools and facilities. 

Take the Survey