Farmington High School Building Project

Current Status and Overview

Dear Farmington Resident,

A new year is upon us, and the Farmington High School Building Committee (FHSBC) wants to update you about the proposed high school project. As with other Connecticut cities and towns, COVID-19 has been disruptive and difficult for our community. Despite the challenges of 2020, our committee has been working diligently to assess and recommend options for the high school.

FHSBC was established by the Farmington Town Council on March 26, 2019. The Committee includes community members, elected officials, and administration and staff members from the Town of Farmington and Farmington Public Schools.

The FHSBC’s work is progressing in two phases.

Phase I: Evaluate conceptual design options from multiple architects to provide the Town Council with the information they need to set the net municipal project cost range and overall project scope. Status: Complete. The Farmington Town Council has recommended and approved the option to build a new high school.

Phase 2: Design a comprehensive solution to address the Board of Education’s Statement of Needs that falls within the net municipal cost range and overall project scope set by Town Council. Status: In process. On May 12, 2020, the Town Council placed the FHSBC on pause due to the economic conditions and uncertainties from COVID-19. The Town Council recently removed the FHSBC from pause, which allows us to continue our work in accordance with the committee charge and begin regular communication with Farmington residents.

A Special Town Council Meeting will be held in February, where an analysis of the community survey results will be presented to Town Council. During this meeting we anticipate setting a timeframe for the referendum. In the upcoming months, you will receive another newsletter that will report results of the community survey, project timelines, construction cost estimates and tax impact details

FHSBC wants Farmington residents to have all the information you require to make an informed decision community survey, project timelines, construction cost estimates and tax impact details once a referendum date is set. We will continue to reach out to you regularly with updates by visiting this site by signing up on the contact page.

Sincerely, Meghan Guerrera, Farmington High School Building Committee Chair

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