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Master Plan

Clear Creek Amana Community School District had the 4th largest student enrollment increase in the state according to the fall 2021 enrollment numbers by the Iowa Department of Education and has continued with a steady growth. Tiffin, North Liberty and Coralville are the fastest growing towns in Iowa according to the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau.  The district has been proactive for the past 13 years by working with contracted consultants, RSP Associates, to plan for the growth in the district.

The continued community support of education is evidenced by the voters passing major facility and school district construction projects to support the growing needs of the district. In 2022, voters passed the most recent general bond referendum to build the 6th elementary attendance center for the district. The East Ridge Elementary school will open for the 2024-2025 school year.

10-Year Master Plan

Clear Creek Amana’s 10-Year working plan captures the immediate and anticipated needs of our students, staff, community, and facilities over the next decade. Its practical, yet visionary, focus will allow all stakeholders to understand our best intentions and direction for education in our school district communities of Tiffin, Amana, Oxford, North Liberty, and Coralville. 

What led to the creation of the 10-year Master Plan and its adoption? 

Clear Creek Amana CSD is experiencing rapid student enrollment growth with families steadily moving into the community. It is projected that by the 2032-2033 school year, the district will serve nearly 4,541 students, which is almost double its size five years ago. Because of that growth, additional instructional space will be needed as CCACSD transitions from its former small school district status. The goals of the strategic plan include maximizing the use of existing facilities, maintaining fiscal responsibility during an inflationary market, pursuing future land, and providing more educational and extracurricular opportunities for the middle and high school.

What information did the School Board consider when approving the 10-Year Master Plan?

The School Board studied and considered multiple sources of information in adopting this plan. This included meetings and feedback with the CCACSD administration, the district’s Advisory & Planning Committee, CCACSD's demographer, town hall commentary, committee and community survey data. The Board also had input from administrative leaders from districts throughout the state.

What are the priorities of the 10-Year Master Plan?

To address the rapid growth of student enrollment, the district has set priorities to ensure that every student has access to an educational experience that Clear Creek Amana CSD has historically been able to provide and built its great reputation upon. The district's plan includes maximizing the use of existing facilities and additional spaces on campuses, providing the most educational opportunities for all students, actively pursuing land options for future schools, and utilizing the facilities well-equipped for secondary and elementary student enrollment growth. 

Will the 10-Year Master Plan be reviewed regularly by the district & School Board?

Yes. District administration and the School Board will review the plan every six months. The focus each six months will be the examination of the latest information and updates related to student enrollment growth, construction project timelines & market trends, district finances and bonding capacity. With this information each six months, it will allow the district and the School Board to plan accordingly and make adjustments to the plan if needed. School financing will also be a consideration moving forward, as is the case with all district matters. The Iowa Legislature reviews and makes adjustments to school finance every two years when it is in session. Any changes to school finances or funding will be considered in any decisions.

Enrollment Analysis report by RSP

Additional capacity information provided by Shive-Hattery. 

Capacity, Considerations & Projects by Building

Created December 2023 and will be reviewed every 6 months.

Operations

Facility and Project Progress

Timeline of Projects

  • Clipper Early Childhood Academy 2024-2026

  • High School Baseball/Softball Complex (starting March 2024)

  • East Ridge Elementary School (completion August 2024)

  • High School Shot Put and discus relocation and improvements 2023
  • Clear Creek Elementary, Amana Elementary and Tiffin Elementary Playground Improvements 2023
  • High School security entrance improvements in 2023
  • High School addition of 10 classrooms completed in 2022
  • New Gymnasium for Clear Creek Elementary completed in 2020
  • Transportation Facility completed in 2019
  • Oak Hill Elementary completed in 2019 
  • Middle School & High School Additions in 2016 
  • Tiffin Elementary in 2015
  • North Bend Elementary addition of 6 classrooms in 2014
  • The Performing arts center opened in the fall of 2010.
  • The athletic stadium complex opened in the fall of 2009
  • High school completed in 2009
  • North Bend Elementary completed in 2008