Working with Turner Townsend & Heery and Harriman Architects, the school department developed Educational Programming Reports to enhance understanding of our schools' educational goals and the ways in which current school designs are impeding our progress. While the need to address the building envelope (roof, walls, windows, foundation) and outdated mechanical systems at CEMS and Pond Cove Elementary School has been well documented in other reports, the Educational Programming Reports focus on how our school design impacts teaching, learning, safety, school climate, and culture at Cape Elizabeth Schools.

• View the Pond Cove Program Report

• View the Cape Elizabeth Middle School Program Report

• View the Cape Elizabeth High School Program Report

A November 30, 2023 Public Forum, hosted by the School Building Advisory Committee (SBAC) focused on evaluating the current state of Cape Elizabeth’s school facilities. Harriman Architects and Superintendent Chris Record presented an overview, highlighting the importance of data collection and developing various options for the schools. The forum underscored the necessity of aligning school facilities with modern educational needs, particularly 21st Century Skills. Discussions covered safety, efficiency, and sustainability issues in the existing structures, as well as potential solutions ranging from basic repairs to complete new construction.

• View Harriman's November 30, 2023 School Infrastructure Presentation

• View Harriman's December 12, 2023 Cape Elizabeth Schools Needs Assessment

• Video: November 30, 2023 Public Forum - The State of Cape Elizabeth School Infrastructure