Welcome to Beyond The Bell, ISG’s PreK-12 education newsletter created to share how school districts make informed decisions about their facilities, capital investments, and long-term planning. Each edition will highlight: 

• School projects shaping today's education facilities
• Unique services that help districts make informed decisions 
• Creative ways to stay connected with your community 

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From Early Planning To A Realized Vision: The Story of Le Mars Community School District 

Le Mars, IA

Faced with aging elementary facilities, space limitations, and a growing community, Le Mars Community School District partnered with ISG to assess existing buildings, evaluate future educational needs, and develop a long-range facility plan. Through stakeholder engagement, community surveys, and a voter-approved referendum, the District built support for a new elementary school that reflects local priorities and positions students for future success. 

Geographic Information Systems 

What will your district need decades from now? By analyzing community demographics, housing growth, and labor force trends, ISG helps school districts align facility investments with future enrollment and community growth. 

Back-To-School Facility Checklist 

Before the first bell rings, make sure your facilities are ready to support a safe, successful school year.

Building Engagement Beyond The Ballot 
West Salem, WI

Successful school projects rely on clear communication with the people who will ultimately benefit from the investment. When the West Salem community voted to support $28 million in facility improvements, the School District of West Salem, ISG, and Kraus-Anderson partnered to develop a strategic communication plan based on transparency from early planning through project completion. Together, the tools help maintain momentum, strengthen community trust, and connect stakeholders to the vision behind the investment. The tools used in West Salem include: 

• Project website for updates and resources 
• Monthly e-newsletters that inform families, staff, and community members
  of progress 
• Social media campaign that provides project updates and encourages community engagement 
• Construction time-lapse camera that creates visibility and excitement 

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