Waverly-Shell Rock School Community Forums

posted in City of Waverly on November 13, 2020

Dear WSR School District,

I hope you are doing well. While the COVID-19 pandemic has demanded much of our attention
over the past several months, the school district and board are also engaged in a process to
evaluate and find solutions to the district’s most pressing facilities needs.

In recent years, enrollment in grades K-4 increased by 21%, leading to an average class size of
20-26 at our earliest grade levels. Our K-4 grades have exceeded their capacity by 20-30 seats
per grade.

Our facilities are also aging. WSR’s four elementary schools and high school all have portions of
their buildings that are nearing the end of their usable lifespan if they do not receive significant
investments. Five of the six buildings in the district are nearing 70 years old in certain areas.
In the coming days, we will host two virtual information sessions where you can view a
presentation and learn more about these facilities needs. These events will take place via
Zoom:

Thursday, November 19:

6:00-7:00 p.m.
https://zoom.us/s/96651237579
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346
248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 966 5123 7579
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acQuJawVWf

Monday, November 23:

12:00-1:00 p.m.
https://zoom.us/s/99034764043
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253
215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 990 3476 4043
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/a9NvivKAJ

We encourage you to attend one or both of these virtual events—and come prepared with your
questions. If you would like to learn more about our facilities needs, please visit
https://www.wsrfacilities.org.

As always, thank you for your support of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District and
the students we serve.

Sincerely,
Dr. Ed Klamfoth, Superintendent
Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District