TCU High School:  Needs & Solutions
Need:
Current Capacity:
490 Students
Current Enrollment:
567 Students​
Future Enrollment:
​670 Students
  • Student enrollment growth creates
    need for more classrooms to keep effective class sizes
  • Shop & Lab areas for hands-on, STEM & CTE,
    Agriculture/Tech
Solution:   Question 1
  • Add 8 classrooms
  • ​Increase capacity to meet projected enrollment growth with effective
    class sizes
  • Build Ag/Tech Shop
    (3,000 sq. ft.)
  • Add Science, 
    ​    Technology, ​Engineering & Math​ learning spaces
  • ​Expand Career Tech Ed
    ​& Agriculture/Tech courses    ​
TCU Lonsdale PreK-4:   Needs & Solutions
Need:
  • ​Only serves students through Grade 4
  • At 5th grade students are bussed to TCU Montgomery
  • TCU Montgomery is currently over capacity with enrollment projected to grow
  • Limited Preschool opportunities due to restricted space
Picture
CLICK IMAGE: TCU Lonsdale Elementary Grade 5 & 6 Classroom Addition
​Solution:   Question 1
  • Add 8 classrooms to create a PreK through Grade 6 Elementary School
  • Keep Lonsdale 5th & 6th grade students in home community
  • Relieve congestion & capacity issues at TCU Montgomery
  • Expand Preschool opportunities for families in Lonsdale

TCU Montgomery PreK-8:  Needs & Solutions

Need:​
  • Beyond capacity
  • Enrollment projected to grow
  • Lower level of building
    needs r    enovation to meet current codes
  • Limited Preschool  opportunities due to lack of space
  • East Preschool entry does not provide for controlled, secure access or 
    ​    handicapped access
 PictureCLICK IMAGE: TCU Montgomery PK-8, Renovation of Lower Level & Safe,Security Pre-School Entry
 
Solution:   Question 1
  • Renovate lower level
  • Expand Preschool
    ​    opportunities in added space
  • Make classroom space available to reduce K-8 over-crowding
  • Create safe, secure preschool entry
  • Add handicapped accessibility to Preschool entrance.
TCU Le Center PreK-8:  Needs & Solutions 
Need:
  • Main Entry does not provide for controlled, secure access
  • 1961 Building roof area is over 30 years old.   
  • Needs replacement after many repairs.
  • Leaks damage interior ceilings, walls and Gym floor
  • HVAC system is over 55 years old
  • Current HVAC system can not effectively control air quality, temperature & humidity
CLICK IMAGE: TCU Le Center Secure Entry, HVAC Install & Roof Replacement
​Solution:  Question 1
  • Renovate Main Entry to increase safety & security
  • Replace failing roof
    (22,000 sq ft, similar to the size of 4.5 Basketball courts)
  • Install cost effective, energy efficient, Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning  system           
    ​(gray shaded area in Floor Plan)
TCU High School:  Needs & Solutions 
Auditorium / Fine Arts Center
Need:
  • TCU High School does not have an Auditorium / Fine Arts Center
  • Inadequate ​locker room space for home games & events
  • Current K-8 auditorium space not large enough for TCU High School concerts & large community events​
  • Physical Education & sports activities are displaced when Band/Choir concerts occur in Gym​
  • No ability to host MSHSL Music, Speech & Theater competitions
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CLICK IMAGE: TCU High School Ag / Tech & Auditorium / Fine Arts Center
Solution:   Question 2
  • Build 700-seat Auditorium / Fine Arts Center at TCU High School (student enrollment projected to be over 670)
  • Provide appropriate, multi-use​ space for student performances & large group academic opportunities & additional locker room for home games & events
  • On site parking accessible to handicapped entry
  • Facilitate staff trainings and workshops, without displacing & interrupting​instruction
  • Host Minnesota State High School League, community & regional events (ex., Large & Small Group Solo & Ensemble Band & Choir, Speech, Theater & Art contests, FFA Regional meetings & events, area community & summer Theater groups, Dance Studio Recitals, business & community ceremonies & celebrations)

"The proposed referendum is the next step we need to take to continue to move the TCU  School District forward."
-School Board Member
 Dale Buss 

Tri-City United District Office
101 2nd Street NE
Montgomery, MN 56069
​507.364.8100