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• Architect Meet & Greet Outlines Ludlow Project
• Reminder: Apply Today for the Community Stakeholder Group
• District’s Long-Term Facilities Planning Webpage Includes FAQ, Resources
• Share with Your Neighbors: Sign Up To Receive Updates

Architect Meet & Greet Outlines Ludlow Project

Shaker Heights residents, including members of the Ludlow Community Association, attended a meet-and-greet session with the GPD Group, the Akron-based firm the District has engaged to design the renovation that will convert Ludlow School into a PreK complex. The meeting took place October 26 in the small auditorium of the High School.

At the meeting, GPD reviewed the design and construction process, the timeline, listened to feedback and discussed future engagement opportunities. A variety of topics related to the renovation were discussed, including:

• How the building can be converted into a facility that serves PreK learners
• Using the renovated building as a community asset that will serve the needs of the Ludlow community, including preservation of the athletic field and playground
• Preserving trees and other natural amenities surrounding the school

To view GPD’s slide presentation, click here.

Reminder: Apply Today for the Community Stakeholder Group

The District is accepting applications from community members wishing to participate in the Shaker Schools Facilities Advisory Committee. To apply, click here. 

The Shaker Schools Facilities Advisory Committee is a stakeholder group that will help shape and guide implementation of the Long-Term Master Facilities Plan, provide community feedback as the District works to implement the Master Facilities Plan and engage with the broader community regarding the implementation of the Master Facilities Plan. 

Submissions for this form are due by 5 p.m. on November 6. The stakeholder group will consist of approximately 30 members. Half of the group will be determined by random lottery and half will be appointed by the District and Board of Education to ensure equitable demographic and geographic representation.  

Members of the group will be identified by mid-November. It is expected the group will hold its first meeting by early December and will meet monthly thereafter.

District’s Long-Term Facilities Planning Webpage Includes FAQ, Resources

The District’s long-term facilities planning webpage includes ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ as well as links to planning process resources and archives. Community members can view the webpage at shaker.org/facilitiesplan.

Share With Your Neighbors: Sign Up To Receive Updates

All community members may sign up to receive these ongoing information updates about the District’s long-term facilities planning process. Please share this link with your neighbors to sign up: Click here to receive long-term facilities planning updates. (Current staff and families will automatically receive emails.)