Developing a long-term facilities plan for Delaware City Schools is a collaborative, step-by-step process.
We are committed to complete transparency, keeping our community informed every step of the way as we work together to shape the future of our learning environments.
Browse the archive below to review recent milestones, download presentation decks, and inspect the data driving our master planning decisions. Use the filters above to sort updates by category.
The Facilities Committee convened to receive an update on the planning process, including an overview of the first round of educational visioning, and to review draft facility assessments across all district academic buildings. This critical phase evaluates current building conditions, maintenance priorities, and 10-year capital budgeting needs as the district transitions into developing long-term facility options.
The Board of Education received an update on the ongoing facility planning process, highlighting educational visioning sessions held throughout September. These collaborative workshops bring together students, staff, and residents to define future-ready skills and help guide the long-term Facility Master Plan.
Educational Visioning is a multi-step process designed to align district facilities with long-term learning goals through a series of collaborative workshops engaging three dedicated groups of stakeholders: students, staff, and community members.
In this first of three rounds, more than 100 total participants evaluated current student attributes against aspirational skills for the “Delaware Graduate of 2040” to establish the educational drivers for future building decisions.
The Board of Education received a facility assessment presentation detailing physical building conditions, visual site observations, and long-range maintenance planning across district schools. The presentation outlines immediate structural and mechanical needs alongside conceptual budget estimates prioritized over a 10-year timeline.
Delaware City Schools hosted a community forum at Hayes High School to introduce the Delaware2040 planning process and launch public involvement. The session covered district enrollment trends, current building needs, and how community feedback will guide future facility decisions.
The Board of Education received an update on the proposed approach and initial preparations for the facilities planning process.
Delaware City Schools convened the Facilities Committee to kick off the master planning process and review key district metrics. Committee members examined 10-year enrollment projections showing an 11% student increase, establishing the baseline data needed to guide future building options.
We invite all Pacer residents to participate in the upcoming engagement phases as we move from technical assessments toward final recommendations. Please share your thoughts and questions to help guide our next steps.