Fredericksburg ISD High School Master Plan: Building for Our Future
Fredericksburg ISD is built on a strong foundation of community support, and the success of our students is closely connected to the involvement of families, staff, and local partners who invest in our schools each day. Master planning is a key part of that collaboration. It is the time when we invite our community to help shape the future of our district—offering ideas, sharing feedback, and identifying priorities that reflect local values. A master plan is the beginning of what could be. It is a long-range conversation that allows us to study needs, reflect on possibilities, and consider what the future of education in Fredericksburg ISD should look like. At the heart of this process is one guiding question: What does our community value, and what do we see for the future of education?
Purpose
The Fredericksburg High School Master Planning Committee was formed to provide staff, parent, and leadership input into the long-term planning for Fredericksburg High School.
The committee’s role was to:
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Study current building conditions and instructional needs
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Identify priorities for learning, safety, and programs
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Explore options for future development
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Provide feedback to district leadership and the Board of Trustees
The committee did not make final decisions. Its purpose was to listen, study, discuss, and provide informed recommendations.
Process Overview
The FHS Master Planning process followed three guiding principles:
1. Listen First — Gather staff and parent perspectives before developing recommendations.
2. Study Carefully — Review building conditions, instructional needs, and long-term implications.
3. Share Publicly — Present findings in open meetings for transparency.
What's the Next Stage: Bond Steering Committee
The Fredericksburg ISD Master Planning Committee voted to recommend building a new high school, and VLK Architects presented that recommendation to the Board of Trustees at the October 2025 Board Meeting. No action was taken at that meeting, and in support of the community, the district has now moved into the next phase of the planning process.
Fredericksburg ISD moved into the Bond Steering Committee stage. This committee's job is to review district needs, study information for every campus, and help outline the details that could be included in a future bond package.
To view meeting materials and follow the current work, visit the Bond Steering Committee page — the next step in the process.
Meeting Timeline
| Meeting | Focus | Date |
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| Meeting 1 | Vision, priorities, and what staff value in a high school | 6/4/25 |
| Meeting 2 | Review of building conditions, layouts, and options | 6/25/25 |
| Meeting 3 | Remodeling vs. new construction and recommendation | 9/24/25 |
Meeting materials and summaries were shared with the Board of Trustees and discussed in open session on July 23, 2025 and October 15, 2025.
Questions
For questions about the Master Planning Committee or the planning process, please contact:
Rachel Malinak, at rachelm@fisd.org.