One of the key objectives of the Junta in the 2021 – 22 school year was the creation and distribution of a strategic planning survey to gain important insight from all stakeholders in our school community. Based on 111 survey respondents, facilities & maintenance was identified as one of the top three most urgent priorities for Futuro Verde only behind teacher retention & training.
As a result, the board of directors set focus on making significant progress on our facilities over the break, including improvements to the physical education facilities, water infrastructure and beautification projects to enhance the aesthetic appeal of campus. With the help of our support staff and the team at Torogoz, we were able to kick off the 2022-23 school year.
Soccer Field
With a design concept and project scope provided by Ricardo at Torogoz, we utilized the last 3 weeks of break to complete the grading, water infrastructure, and installation of sod to complete our new multi-use sports field. Although the rainy season limited the use of the field in our first few months, our physical education department started using the field, which is a big improvement from last year. We are excited to continue expanding our physical education facilities to offer more recreational activities on-site for students.
Rain Water Infrastructure
Do you remember how bad the entrance to the school parking lot was? What about how bad mosquitoes were during the rainy season? You have difficulty recalling since many of our infrastructure projects are effectively working behind the scenes to address these issues. Although these projects do not have the same “curb appeal” as a new sports field, they are hard at work moving water through the campus, addressing erosion, and eliminating stagnant water and mosquito larvae. Next time you are on campus take a look at some of these features and see how they contribute to the long-term health of our school ecosystem!
Campus Beautification
In addition to the projects listed above, Futuro Verde hosted its first beautification day in September to focus on the entrance of the school. Since this event, we have planted an additional 2,000 new drought tolerant plants on campus that have enhanced the visual aesthetics of the school. These plants also serve practical functions such as erosion control, framing walkways and trails, and most importantly, carbon sequestration.
Although we have more work ahead, the progress we have made in just a few short months keeps us inspired to continue maintaining and enhancing our facilities. Thanks to everyone who has contributed their time, talent, or treasure to make Futuro Verde what it is today!
