Sale of ACT’s Tyler Building will expand school district’s capabilities as part of District’s Facilities Master Plan 2.0
Iowa City, Iowa – June 15, 2022 – An agreement between ACT, Inc. and Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) has been reached for the sale of a building on the ACT campus. The agreement was approved by the ICCSD Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The ACT Board of Directors approved the sale on June 7, 2022.
Purchase of the building is part of ICCSD’s Facilities Master Plan (FMP) 2.0. The ICCSD school board approved the FMP 2.0 timeline in April 2022, which included the purchase of a District Multi-use Facility in summer 2022. Earlier in the spring, the two entities came together to discuss the possibility of how the Tyler building could meet the District’s needs as part of FMP 2.0. ACT and ICCSD worked together to facilitate the property transfer to capitalize on their longstanding relationship and ensure that both entities have the facilities necessary to serve their staff and stakeholders effectively.
“ACT has a long history of being a good community partner in Iowa City, and this arrangement is one more way for us to remain connected to our community,” said ACT CEO Janet Godwin. “After the pandemic, many of our team members opted to stay connected and work off-campus in remote or hybrid schedules, so we determined that we could consolidate and make better use of the space on our campus. Working with the school district on this property transfer is a win-win-win for ACT, the district, and our community.”
ACT and ICCSD will continue to work together on the transfer of the property and ensure a smooth transition as the district takes occupancy in July.
“Our District is appreciative of the collaborative relationship we enjoy with ACT,” stated ICCSD Superintendent Matt Degner. “Acquisition of the Tyler Building will allow our District to expand services we currently provide such as the ICCSD Online program and professional learning for our staff. Looking forward, this space will provide opportunities for the District to enhance student learning through expanded career and technical education and other career pathway programs.”
About ACT
ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, ACT is trusted as a national leader in college and career readiness, providing high-quality assessments grounded in over 60 years of research. ACT offers a uniquely integrated set of solutions designed to provide personalized insights that help individuals succeed from elementary school through career. Visit us at www.act.org.
About the Iowa City Community School District
The Iowa City Community School District serves over 14,000 students and is the 5th largest school district in the state of Iowa. The District covers roughly 133 square miles with 19 preschool sites, 21 elementary schools, three junior high schools, three comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, one online school, and our Transition Services Center, a program for special education students ages 18-21. We aim to create an exemplary school district that is acknowledged for the caliber of our graduates, the quality of our staff, and the excellence of our programs. Learn more at www.IowaCitySchools.org.