The first official public hearing over Knox Community Schools’ proposed $20 million building project drew no comments during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingNo Major Concerns Voiced with Knox Schools’ Building Plans during Informational Meeting
No major concerns were raised during a public presentation on the Knox Community School Corporation’s proposed building project Monday. Current plans call for the demolition of the elementary school’s Palmer Wing, and the construction of a new addition extending south from the newer portion of the school.
Continue readingArchitects Present Facilities Task Force Findings to Knox School Board
Input from a community task force has led to some tweaks to Knox Community Schools’ facilities proposals. Tom Neff with architectural firm Schmidt Associates reviewed some of the task force’s suggestions with the school board during a work session Monday.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Review Funding for Possible Building Upgrades
The Knox Community School Board members will look at comments made by the Community Task Force members about possible facility upgrades and once any decision is made, they will turn to financing options.
Continue readingCommunity Task Force Information Relayed to Knox School Board
Members of a Community Task Force are busy assessing the facilities that make up the Knox Community School Corporation to help school board members make an informed decision on how to proceed with any building upgrades.
Continue readingHypothetical Reconfiguration of Knox Schools Presented by Schmidt Associates
A recent study of the facilities included in the Knox Community School Corporation revealed that some changes will need to be made to the buildings in order to optimize space utilization and site effectiveness.
When Schmidt Associates’ representative Tom Neff discussed the results of the facility assessment with Knox School officials on Monday, he suggested some potential next steps to take.
One thing Neff highlighted was the need to get the most out of an investment. He noted that spending money on outdated components that require continuous maintenance and upkeep wouldn’t be as beneficial as investing in a more permanent fix. Continue reading