GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A citizens task force is hoping to make its official recommendations for the Green Bay school district this spring.
The Facilities Task Force met for the first time in mid-January to begin addressing the Green Bay Area Public School District’s declining enrollment. Now, after four meetings, the team is looking ahead to May when it will make recommendations to the Board of Education.
Those recommendations could include school improvements and closures as well as boundary changes.
The recommendations are being informed by plans being presented by ATSR Planners, Architects. and Engineers.
“I’m confident that the Task Force will provide recommendations that are in the best interest of our students, families, staff and community,” said GBAPS Chief Operating Officer Joshua Patchak. “Based on the questions from Task Force members and the information that is shared out from their small group discussions, it is evident that they are focused on ensuring equity, conscientious of short and long-term costs, and making sure that their decisions will have a positive impact on the overall Greater Green Bay community.”
The task force has been providing presentations and information to the public on the district’s website.
After the task force’s next meeting — 6 p.m. on March 8 at West High School — the community will be asked to participate in an online survey. The survey’s results will inform the team as it continues to work through plans.
After the task force makes its recommendations to the Board, there will be an opportunity for additional community feedback before it is put to vote. Then the Board of Education will make the final decision.
