SCUT Presents Update of Work to Date to School Board

In response to increasing enrollment and space constraints, the Puyallup School District's School Capacity and Utilization Task Force (SCUT), formed in June 2023, delivered a comprehensive report of their work to date to the School Board on April 19. The SCUT, which has held 12 meetings to date and has three remaining, was established to develop and evaluate strategies to manage the district's enrollment challenges in the interim period before new school construction can commence through the passage of a potential future bond measure. 

The task force's mandate is centered on addressing the immediate space needs of students. This initiative is part of a broader plan, which includes the Board of Directors contemplating the formation of a Bond Advisory Committee and the eventual crafting of a bond package for future voter consideration. 

During the April 19 presentation, district leaders shared the task force findings and potential solutions, which included: 

• A detailed analysis of current and projected enrollment, building capacity, and utilization rates across the district. 
• An overview of possible solutions to address space constraints, such as portable classrooms, boundary adjustments, waiver management, and shared facility usage. 
• Prioritized recommendations for each region within the district, taking into account enrollment projections, building conditions, and community feedback. 

• SCUT webpage on the district website 
• April 19 School Board report video recording 

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