Update 1/15/2024 - The Williamsburg Local School Board approved a Resolution to authorize Lease-Purchase Financing for the 32% local share and LFIs (Locally Funded Initiatives).
Update: 12/15/2023 - The OFCC held their project Kick-Off Meeting at Williamsburg Elementary School. At the meeting they introduced our assigned project manager, reviewed the introductory timeline, reviewed account management processes, and discussed the procurement methods for the project.
Update: 8/8/2023 - The Ohio Controlling Board met on August 7th to approve our Classroom Facilities Assistance Program project. This approval is the final step in the process of having State funds appropriated to co-fund the construction of our new Elementary School. With the current and projected revenue from PILOT (Payments in Lieu of Taxes) payments from the South Afton Industrial Park, the District anticipates being able to fund the local share of the cost of our new Elementary School without the need to ask the residents of the Williamsburg Local School District for a Bond Levy.
Update: 7/7/2023 - The OFCC approved our NOCA to move forward with the new Elementary School Project. The next step is to get approved by the State Controlling Board on August 7th. Further updates will be shared after that meeting.
Update: 6/5/2023 - At a Special Board of Education Meeting on Saturday, June 3, 2023, the Williamsburg Local School Board unanimously approved the NOCA (Notice of Recommendation for Conditional Approval) it received on June 2 from the OFCC (Ohio Facilities Construction Commission). The OFCC will meet in July to consider their approval of the project.
Update: 5/16/2023 - At the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Williamsburg Local School Board chose to move forward with a Master Plan for a new Elementary School project through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. They have chosen Master Plan #2, which is a plan for a complete new build on Main Street. Further information will be provided as the process with OFCC moves forward. See the image below for a rendering of Master Plan #2.
Update: 5/1/2023 - The Williamsburg Local School District has received a Notice of Conditional Approval (NOCA) from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). At the May 16th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board will be voting on a Resolution to approve the NOCA which signifies the District's participation in the OFCC’s Classroom Facilities Assistance program.
Pending approval of our Elementary School Master Plan in July by the OFCC, they will provide co-funding for the project to construct a new Elementary School for the students, staff, and community of Williamsburg. Information on this approval process will continue to be updated on this page.
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