NEWS/PR: R&C Management Group and BBL Architects Lead Cascade School District's Community-Driven Long-Range Facility Planning Process and Facility Assessments

Written By Cody Scherer

Partnering with Cascade School District, R&C Management Group and BBL Architects are leveraging expert assessments and community engagement to shape a sustainable, future-focused facility strategy, supported by ODE TAP Grants.

R&C Management Group, in collaboration with BBL Architects, are activley guiding Cascade School District through a thoughtful and community-driven Long-Range Facility Planning process. Cascade School District was awarded ODE TAP Grants for Facility Assessments and Long-Range Facility Planning and chose the partnered services of BBL Architects and R&C Management Group.

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BBL's team has conducted comprehensive facility assessments for the district over the recent 2024 winter break. The district wide facility assessments were led by ODE Certified Assessors Doug Pruitt, Principal Architect, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, and Matt Atkins, Principal Architect, AIA/NCARB. Doug and Matt’s expertise ensures a thorough and insightful evaluation for each of the district's facilities. ​Since the field work was completed the BBL team compiled the districts data into reports for submission to ODE, and to inform the community based long range facility planning led by Scott Rose of R&C Management Group.

Scott brings over three decades of expertise in Facilities Assessments and Long-Range Facility Planning, and he is passionate about facilitating meaningful engagement in a community. His goal is to ensure that the district's future planning is informed and aligned with the district’s facility data and community insight.​ Last week was the first planning session with a large-scale gathering of 40 key stakeholders, bringing together educators, administrators, parents, and community members. The entire committee was led on tours of four district facilities, conducted by Doug and Matt of BBL. The goal of the tour was to highlight the data and insights learned from the facility assessments. The tour was immersive, as participants toured district facilities, engaged firsthand with the conditions of each site, and even relived their own school days by riding a traditional yellow school bus together between locations. These experiences, combined with a deep dive into the facility assessment data compiled by BBL, build community engagement, and set the stage for informed decision-making in the future.​

Looking ahead, the next session will shift from observation to analysis, as Scott leads the committee in reviewing additional data, forecasts, projections, budgets, while engaging in facilitated discussions to shape the district’s long-term strategic vision. This phase will be an opportunity for the community to align on top priorities, explore possibilities, and ensure that every decision supports the continued success and development of Cascade School District students.​ There will be at least another three committee meetings to further develop a long-range strategic facilities plan that meets the needs of the district and greater community. Each committee meeting builds on the previous sessions, further refining and synthesizing to a finalized action plan that meets all ODE TAP Grant Requirements, while setting the stage for district to determine moving forward and participating in the OSCIM program.

R&C Management Group is excited to partner with BBL Architects in serving Cascade School District. By leading with expertise, collaboration, and a strong commitment to community involvement, this partnership is poised to guide the district through a transformative process that will benefit students for years to come.

Cody Scherer
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