Family meeting recap

Many thanks to all families who were able to attend the Tuesday evening informational meeting.  I realize not everyone was able to be there so I’ve included a recap below:


Due to the obstacles that Jason Schocke and I have encountered in getting construction bids  on the Mt. Morris property, we are putting a pause on that project. Instead, we are shifting our fundraising focus towards the construction of a new school building on property yet to be determined.  We have outgrown our current space and a new school building is something we have been prayerfully considering.


After my remarks Tuesday evening, we had Q & A that lasted over an hour.  The feedback was encouraging.  With our current enrollment around 200 students, one parent asked if there was an enrollment number I saw us reaching in a new building.  Quite frankly I have not focused on a number I would like Waterbrook to reach, but in the moment, I threw out the number 500.  Much thoughtful discussion ensued for which I am grateful.  The feedback and perspective of our families is priceless.  I really do appreciate all of you who were there last night to listen and engage in the discussion.


Ultimately, a new school building is not about the number of students.  It’s about space to grow, expand and deepen the value of the experience our students receive.  We would like a building that has larger classrooms, larger hallways, an actual cafeteria, an actual gymnasium, rooms built to hold Concert Band, Orchestra, Art classes, and Science labs. That is our focus.  God willing, that is the vision we will pursue. 


“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord . . . Commit your work to the Lord, and you plans will be established.” ~Proverbs 16:1, 3

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