Most educational entities confront any number of facility issues. Upgrading the physical infrastructure to meet current and future demands can be intimidating. The quantity and magnitude of capital issues in a changing environment can be overwhelming. How can all this complexity be made coherent to assure that decisions are sound and limited resources are wisely allocated? The answer is the Facility Master Plan. The purpose of the Facility Master Plan (FMP) is simple: To provide a road map from the existing physical plant to a consensus future vision of educational environments that is fully aligned with the mission of the school district. The FMP is an investment that coordinates and aligns many diverse considerations into a strategic long term vision for facilities. Among many advantages, a well-executed FMP can be a significant factor in establishing the credibility necessary to gain voter acceptance, state or federal funding, or grants.