The Cost of Doing Nothing.
Independent assessments have indicated Plain Local Schools' current facilities are reaching their limits. Investing now captures state matching (Source ↗)—waiting could cost the community in lost savings.
Total estimated cost to renovate existing buildings without adding new capacity or modern learning tech (Source ↗). This "Status Quo" cost is 100% locally funded—zero state matching.
Building-by-Building Health
Facility Condition Index (FCI): The ratio of renovation costs vs. replacement costs. Above 30% is critical; Plain Local averages 83%.
Glenwood Intermediate
Middlebranch Elementary
Frazer Elementary
Barr Elementary
Warstler Elementary
Little Eagles Preschool (Day)
Taft Elementary
Avondale Elementary
Oakwood Middle
The 20th Century Learning Gap
Direct instruction (lecture style) is still relevant but no longer the sole standard. Our buildings prevent modern student-based collaborative learning.
Tech & Infrastructure Exclusion
Avondale and Frazer sites are literally too small (under 6 acres) to rebuild modern facilities without massive student displacement.
Operational Drain
Maintenance staff and purchasing for emergency repairs averages 11.55% of the total budget. Modern buildings cut this by half.