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Efficient Education Efficient Education
Jeff HellrungJeff HellrungKeith KnaussKeith Knauss
Citizens for Efficient EducationCitizens for Efficient Education
Substandard & Overcrowded Substandard & Overcrowded Facilities MythFacilities Myth
Substandard & Overcrowded Substandard & Overcrowded Facilities MythFacilities Myth
Stellar Academic Performance– Top 1% in PA last 4 years in PSSA results– 7 national merit finalists 2007– 92% of graduates pursue higher education
Substandard & Overcrowded Substandard & Overcrowded Facilities MythFacilities Myth
Stellar Academic Performance– Top 1% in PA last 4 years in PSSA results– 7 national merit finalists 2007– 92% of graduates pursue higher education
Top Athletic Performance– Football 2005, 2006 SCCL champs– Cross country 4 year SCCL champs– Soccer 2006 state finals
Substandard & Overcrowded Substandard & Overcrowded Facilities MythFacilities Myth
Stellar Academic Performance– Top 1% in PA last 4 years in PSSA results– 7 national merit finalists 2007– 92% of graduates pursue higher education
Top Athletic Performance– Football 2005, 2006 SCCL champs– Cross country 4 year SCCL champs– Soccer 2006 state finals
Ongoing Excellence in the Arts– Students selected yearly for district band, orchestra & choir– Sold out musicals
Substandard & Overcrowded Substandard & Overcrowded Facilities MythFacilities Myth
Stellar Academic Performance– Top 1% in PA last 4 years in PSSA results– 7 national merit finalists 2007– 92% of graduates pursue higher education
Top Athletic Performance– Football 2005, 2006 SCCL champs– Cross country 4 year SCCL champs– Soccer 2006 state finals
Ongoing Excellence in the Arts– Students selected yearly for district band, orchestra & choir– Sold out musicals
1350 students, 79 classrooms = 17 students/classroom
School Board ProjectionsLast Year
Exploding Enrollment MythExploding Enrollment Myth
1600
Exploding Enrollment MythExploding Enrollment Myth
PA Dept of Ed Projection
1984-85
More Money=Better Education MythMore Money=Better Education Myth
“We need more money to provide a better education.”
More Money=Better Education MythMore Money=Better Education Myth
Top performers -
1520$11,874 CENTRAL BUCKS SD
1488$14,217 GARNET VALLEY SD
1518$14,273 UPPER DUBLIN SD
1525$14,709 LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP
1544$14,988 UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
1492$15,258 WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
1553$15,317 TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN SD
1492$17,895 RADNOR TOWNSHIP SD
1504$21,419 NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SD
1512$23,976 LOWER MERION SD
PSSA$s per StudentSchool District
1520$11,874 CENTRAL BUCKS SD
1488$14,217 GARNET VALLEY SD
1518$14,273 UPPER DUBLIN SD
1525$14,709 LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP
1544$14,988 UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
1492$15,258 WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
1553$15,317 TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN SD
1492$17,895 RADNOR TOWNSHIP SD
1504$21,419 NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SD
1512$23,976 LOWER MERION SD
PSSA$s per StudentSchool District
More Money=Better Education MythMore Money=Better Education Myth
Top performers -
1520$11,874 CENTRAL BUCKS SD
1488$14,217 GARNET VALLEY SD
1518$14,273 UPPER DUBLIN SD
1525$14,709 LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP
1544$14,988 UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
1492$15,258 WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
1553$15,317 TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN SD
1492$17,895 RADNOR TOWNSHIP SD
1504$21,419 NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SD
1512$23,976 LOWER MERION SD
PSSA$s per StudentSchool District
1520$11,874 CENTRAL BUCKS SD
1488$14,217 GARNET VALLEY SD
1518$14,273 UPPER DUBLIN SD
1525$14,709 LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP
1544$14,988 UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
1492$15,258 WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
1553$15,317 TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN SD
1492$17,895 RADNOR TOWNSHIP SD
1504$21,419 NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SD
1512$23,976 LOWER MERION SD
PSSA$s per StudentSchool District
More Money=Better Education MythMore Money=Better Education MythActual Data
PSSA Scores vs Spending
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It’s 0nly a Small Tax Increase MythIt’s 0nly a Small Tax Increase Myth
It’s 0nly a Small Tax Increase MythIt’s 0nly a Small Tax Increase Myth
Average household bill for this project:$12,000 financed over 25 years
Tax increase for this project:10%
$108M/8,970 households = $12,000$12,000/25 yrs/$5,000 = 10%
Higher Property Value MythHigher Property Value Myth
“This project will increase property values.”
Higher Property Value MythHigher Property Value Myth
The fastest, most direct way to lower property values is put an $12,000 tax burden on
every property in the district
Our Assessment of the ProjectOur Assessment of the Project
We agree that the high school should be renovated and expanded
BUT
We disagree on the scope, the frills and the high cost
3 Common Sense Tests3 Common Sense Tests
1. Are there easily identifiable frills?
2. Has it be done for less?
3. Are there less expensive alternatives?
The “are there easily The “are there easily identifiable frills?” testidentifiable frills?” test
Stadium $2.4M
Astroturf field - $1.2M , Bleachers - $953K
PA System – $190K, Press Box - $163K
1200 Seat, Two Story Auditorium – $4.5M 2 More Astroturf Fields - $2.4M 2,000 Seat Gym – $??M Human Performance Lab – $??M Recording Studio - $??M 5 Student Activity Rooms - ?$M Fitness/Dance/Yoga Center - ?$M
Steven’s propertyplus several fields ??$M
The “have others done it for The “have others done it for less?” testless?” test
Completely new Pocopson Elementary completed in 2003 for $17M
Sun Valley HS renovated & expanded 2006 for $16M
Kennett HS renovated & expanded in 2006 for $38M
Completely new Bayard Rustin HS completed in 2006 for $86M
The “are there less expensive The “are there less expensive alternatives?” testalternatives?” test
Two alternatives offered to the UCF school board in April 2006 by KCBA Architects for below $25M
The “are there less expensive The “are there less expensive alternatives?” testalternatives?” test
$14.6M
The “are there less expensive The “are there less expensive alternatives?” testalternatives?” test
$21.5M
ConclusionConclusion
1. Are there easily identifiable frills? YES
2. Has it be done for less? YES
3. Are there less expensive alternatives? YES
A $62M picture of excess supported by
myths
Edifice EnvyEdifice Envy
Vote NO on November 6th
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