Facility Planning & Updates

Facing student enrollment growth, Goshen Local Schools is committed to a transparent long-term facility planning process to ensure safe, modern learning environments for students. Below are a number of updates on the district's efforts to engage the community and to help the Board of Education to make informed decisions on long-range planning.

Marr/Cook Media Center Renovation & Central Office Move

Goshen Local Schools Board of Education approved the purchase the former KinderCare childcare facility at 6400 Patricia Blvd. to serve as the district’s new central office.

The Board agreed to the purchase price of $650,000 and closed on the property in August 2025.

Several central office departments are housed in the east end of Marr/Cook Elementary, in a space that formerly served as the school’s library and media center. After relocating these departments to the new facility, the Marr/Cook space will be renovated back into educational spaces.

Approximate renovation costs of both projects is $1.3 million. Treasurer Todd Shinkle said additional dollars for the two projects will come from the district’s Permanent Improvement fund.

Photo of KinderCare building
Rendering of media center renovation

Rendering of Marr/Cook proposed media center renovation

Rendering of new board office reception desk

Rendering of proposed new central office reception desk

Rendering of Marr/Cook renovation

Rendering of Marr/Cook proposed media center layout

Rendering of new board office

Rendering of proposed new central office layout

Board to update Facilities Master Plan

The Goshen Board of Education voted to begin the process of updating the district's long-term facilities plan.  At its Oct. 14, 2024 meeting, the Board voted 5-0 to send out a request for qualifications from local firms who can help guide the district in updating its plan. 

Over the past three years, Goshen has experienced an increase in new home construction, which will bring with it a significant jump in student enrollment. The district's facilities are already operating at or near capacity, and traffic flow in and around the Goshen campus is congested at peak times.

During this comprehensive Master Facilities Planning process, the selected firm will aid the Board of Education in:

  • Assessing current facilities

  • Studying campus traffic patterns and accessibility

  • Completing school-aged population studies and projections

  • Engaging all stakeholders and refine the district vision

  • Developing a master plan based on the data gathered and community input received

  • Studying funding options for immediate and future needs

Community participation in this important process. Over the course of the school year, Goshen will share more information about how the public can get involved in the visioning and stakeholder engagement phase.