Greenfield School District updates community through newsletter
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By Carmen Ensinger
When Andy Stumpf took over as Superintendent of the Greenfield School District, one of the main things he sought to accomplish was transparency and accountability and one way to accomplish those goals was to keep the parents and general public informed of what is going on in the district.
This is being accomplished by a quarterly newsletter.
“As we reach the midpoint of the school year, I wanted to update our staff and community on several important initiatives currently underway in Greenfield,” Stumpf said. “Our newly formed District Budget Evaluation Committee met for the first time in December.”
According to Stumpf this newly formed committee is charged with exploring opportunities for additional revenues, identifying areas for cost reductions and evaluating both extracurricular and curricular programs for potential savings.
“Our goal is to ensure fiscal responsibility while continuing to provide high quality educational opportunities for all Greenfield students,” Stumpf said.
In the area of facilities and safety, the Board of Education has approved several health, life and safety projects that will begin this summer. These include the removal of asbestos from the main elementary hallway and classrooms in that hallway.
“During this process, windows, ceiling tiles and flooring will all be replaced once the asbestos has been removed,” Stumpf said. “The elementary office will be remodeled to add a secure entrance, providing a much safer environment for students and staff.”
The high school will see a geothermal HVAC system installed, allowing for the removal of window air conditioning units and the antiquated boiler.
“This system is especially important as the district can receive up to 50 percent of the cost back through a tax rebate once the system is operational,” Stumpf said.
In an effort to save the district money, the Board has entered into a power purchasing agreement with Clean Energy Design Group, Inc.
“This group will install solar panels at the elementary school, high school and district office,” Stumpf said. “They will sell the district energy at a significantly reduced cost and do so at no expense or financial risk to the district. With electric rates projected to continue rising, these savings will help improve the district’s long term budget outlook.”
In the area of strategic planning, big things are on the horizon.
“We anticipate having a ‘Profile of a Learner’ ready for release by the end of the school year,” Stumpf said. “This profile will help define the skills, traits and competencies we want all Greenfield graduates to possess.”
Other news worthy of noting is that the elementary school received a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation that will support staff training in Professional Learning Communities. This training will take place during the summer months.
“As we begin 2026, we remain focused on providing the best possible educational opportunities for the students of Greenfield,” Stumpf said. “Your continued support and engagement remain vital as we work to strengthen our district both financially and academically.”
