The following priorities were established as a result of four Planning Advisory Team meetings. These meetings reviewed and analyzed multiple points of data to establish and discuss Ouray School District needs and desires moving into the future.  The process included analyzing the needs of the District. Multiple ideas were reviewed by the group and proposed solutions were established.

These potential projects were developed through a collaborative process with RTA, School District leadership, and the Planning Advisory Team.  Each potential project below responds to deficiencies and needs that were identified through the research and investigation phase of the master planning process.

When the 17‑member Planning Advisory Team was asked to rank program spaces from most to least urgent, they identified these areas as the highest priorities. These priorities became the foundation for the Phase One project.

Renovates the existing gymnasium to provide expanded wood shop, art, and weight spaces, while also constructing a new building featuring a main‑level cafeteria and kitchen, upper‑level band and vocal rooms.

When schools acquire and close public streets running through or adjacent to their property, it eliminates vehicle cut-through traffic, reducing collision risk and improving pedestrian safety.

Taking over streets allows schools to unify fragmented parcels into a single campus. This creates a more attractive, organized environment and supports long-term master planning. Districts often use this approach to connect academic buildings with athletic fields and playgrounds, giving students a true “campus feel.”

Redeveloped streets can serve as designated drop-off loops and expanded parking areas, easing congestion and improving traffic flow during peak times. They can also be repurposed for outdoor learning spaces, playgrounds, or future building expansions—an especially valuable solution for landlocked schools with limited growth options.