The MFP Committee is a group of more than 35 community stakeholders who worked together to evaluate the future needs of our schools and communities. They met multiple times to review data, discuss priorities, and develop a recommended plan. The MFP was facilitated by Treanor, a firm that specializes in school district facility needs.

Yes. The Master Facilities Planning committee was just the first step in this process. The committee has made a preliminary recommendation, not a final decision, that will be reviewed by the Board of Education. The next steps in this process will include further Board review during the spring and summer, community outreach and feedback, and then potential voter consideration at the November 2026 election.

The district is committed to a transparent process and will continue to share updates, gather input, and involve the community before any final decisions are made.

The district’s goals for the Master Facilities Planning process focus on improving student access to schools in their communities, reducing long commutes, expanding academic and career opportunities like CTE and STEM, strengthening student retention, investing in existing schools and facilities, and preserving community identity.

Families in the Lochbuie area are increasingly choosing other districts, including Brighton 27J, due to the long distance to Weld Central in Keenesburg. The recommendation aims to bring secondary education closer to home to improve access and retain students. When Re-3J loses students to other districts, the overall district is hurt as state funding is reduced—impacting teacher and staff retention, academic programs, and other areas that depend on per-pupil funding.

The current recommendations for Lochbuie include building a new 7-12 secondary school, reconfiguring elementary and intermediate schools to better align grade levels and student needs, improving facilities and addressing maintenance needs, and expanding CTE and STEM programs.

The recommendation includes transitioning Weld Central High School into a 7-12 school, reconfiguring Hoff and Hudson Elementary schools into PK-6 models, investing in safety, maintenance and athletic facilities, and expanding CTE and STEM opportunities.

By restructuring grade levels and expanding programs, students will have better access to advanced coursework, more career-connected learning opportunities, reduced travel time, and improved daily schedules.

The plan includes addressing deferred maintenance, upgrading learning environments and improving safety and infrastructure across schools, including Weld Central High School, Hoff Elementary, Hudson Elementary, Meadow Ridge Elementary, Lochbuie Intermediate Academy, and Cardinal Community Academy.

There will be additional opportunities for families and community members to learn more and share feedback in the coming weeks. Details will be communicated as they become available. The district will continue to add information to this web page and send information directly to residents over the coming weeks.

Yes.  Cardinal Community Academy would receive a portion of the bond funds to address deferred maintenance and classroom improvements. State law requires districts to include charter school participation in this comprehensive process.