Blue Earth Area High School

Facilities Facts, Community Conversations, and Our Shared Future

Last spring, our district completed a comprehensive Facilities Assessment. The purpose was simple: to gain a clear, objective understanding of the current condition of our buildings and the needs we must address to ensure safe, functional, and future-ready learning environments for our students.

The assessment identified significant issues across our facilities - many of which are tied to aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and systems that have simply reached the end of their useful life. While none of this is surprising to those of us who work in the buildings every day, having a detailed, professional evaluation provides clarity and facts to guide responsible decision-making.

Since receiving the report, our School Board has been engaged in thoughtful, ongoing discussions about how best to address these needs. These are complex decisions. They impact our students, staff, taxpayers, and the long-term vitality of our five communities. We are committed to taking the time necessary to fully understand the options and the implications of each.

Equally important to that process is community engagement.

Over the past several months, we have met with the Delavan, Blue Earth, and Frost City Councils; BEA retired staff; Silver Sneakers; Kiwanis; the Senior Citizen Center lunch group; the Ministerial Committee; and others to share the facts from the assessment and answer questions. In the coming weeks, we plan to meet with the Winnebago and Elmore City Councils, County Commissioners, local Fire Departments, and additional community groups.

Our goal is simple: to inform. We believe that accurate information builds trust. We also believe that strong public schools are foundational to strong communities. When our facilities are safe, efficient, and aligned with modern learning needs, it benefits not only our students, but our entire region.

If your organization or community group would like to host a facilities conversation, we would welcome the opportunity. These discussions are most productive when they are open, respectful, and grounded in facts - and we are grateful for the thoughtful dialogue we have experienced so far.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our students and communities. We look forward to continuing the conversation together.

Mandy Fletcher - BEA Superintendent

Happy Career & Technical Education Month! 🎉
We’re proud to offer so many incredible CTE opportunities in our district—hands-on skills that prepare students for life beyond the classroom, including AFNR (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources), Business, and FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences). Thank you to our outstanding teachers—Ms. Vogltance, Mr. Milbrandt, Ms. Mandler, and Ms. Fischer—for inspiring future careers every day! 👏

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