On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Will Hawkins, Superintendent of Silver City Schools, will speak to Rotary,highlighting the critical facility needs and deferred maintenance issues facing our schools. The event will take place on June 4th at 12:00pm at the WNMU Student Memorial Building, Second Floor, Sunset Room.
The presentation aims to inform community leaders and stakeholders about the current state of our school facilities and the urgent need for improvements. With over $62 million in deferred maintenance needs, our district is facing significant challenges that impact the learning environment for our students. Priority one areas, which include crucial systems such as roofs and HVAC, account for over $7 million of these needs.
Superintendent Hawkins will lead the presentation, providing detailed insights into the specific maintenance needs of our schools, including the pressing issues for Silver Schools. The presentation will also cover the upcoming August 20 mail-in bond election, which is crucial for addressing these needs and ensuring a safe, modern, and conducive learning environment for our students.
"We are committed to preparing our students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. To achieve this, we must ensure that our facilities meet their needs," said Superintendent Hawkins. "This presentation to the Rotary Club is an important step in raising awareness and garnering support from our community leaders."
The Rotary Club presentation will include:
- An overview of the current state of SCSD facilities.
- A breakdown of the $62 million in deferred maintenance needs.
- Detailed information on the priority one needs, including roofs and HVAC systems.
- The financial impact and benefits of the upcoming bond election.
- Opportunities for community members to engage and support the district's efforts.
The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. for lunch in the WNMU Student Memorial Building, Second Floor, Sunset Room. There is a brief "meet and greet", a short business meeting and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. If lunch is desired, pay the cashier $11.41 and go through the cafeteria line. If unable to attend in person, a Zoom link for the meeting can be obtained by email to
Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary is the world's oldest and largest service organization, with more than 1.2 million members in more than168 countries. Since its founding in 1923, the Silver City Rotary Club has provided support and service to numerous non-profit organizations and civic causes in Silver City and Grant County as well as supporting and participating in humanitarian projects sponsored by Rotary International.
