January 2014

Missoula County Public Schools

Overview of PlanningJanuary 2014


Overview of Planning•Why are we doing this?Technology UpgradesAddress School Safety & SecurityAlign 21st Century Vision with 20th Century Facilities

Prepare for Rising Enrollment and Capacity Challenges

Prioritize Deferred Maintenance in Aging Buildings


Overview of Planning• What have we learned?

Facility Age, Condition, Utilities, and Capacity

Enrollment Forecast/Facility & Student Locations

School Sites, Undeveloped Parcels, Leases


• The average age of MCPS facilities is 57 years old.

9% are greater than 100 years old. 18% are greater than 90 years old. 41% are greater than 60 years old. 62% are greater than 50 years old. Chief Charlo is the newest school, built in

1995. 38% of the buildings have never been

expanded. 38% of facilities have been expanded at

least twice. 12% of the buildings have been expanded as

many as five times.

Facility Condition: Age


Facility Condition: Deferred Maintenance

o $424,000,000 Replacement Costso $65,000,000 Deferred Maintenance & Energy Projects


Enrollment Forecast

892 more students in next decade

2017-18: Peak K-5

2023-24: Peak 6-12

50% 9-12 enrollment from

11 K-8’s


o Capacity calculated using state standards, not best practiceso Many classrooms are small and cannot seat 28-30 Students grades 3-12o 5/9 Elementary Schools at/over capacityo 3/3 Middle Schools at/over capacityo 2/4 High Schools at/over capacityo Maintain Flexibility over time

Facility Capacity


Overview of Planning• Key Insights from ASSESS Phase 1. Flexibility of spaces, daily schedules, annual school calendars and furnishings are desired to

meet changing demographics and annual budgets. Develop new ways to use buildings, schedules and human resources to meet needs.

2. New ways of engaging children and families in early child, pre‐kindergarten programs and other community needs are envisioned

3. District‐wide innovation will create the context for building‐level innovation 4. Rising enrollment in the past five years and the next five years represents a ten year cohort

that is projected to exceed the capacity existing elementary schools by 2017‐18 and middle schools in 2023‐24.

5. The majority of MCPS school sites and facilities are in need of site improvements as well as upgrades to technology, mechanical and electrical systems.

6. The utilization of undeveloped sites, administrative buildings and leased facilities will be integrated into the preferred solutions of the Comprehensive Long Range Facilities Plan

7. Neighborhood identity extends beyond elementary schools and include middle school and high school choices

8. 25% of High School students choose schools that are not in their region 9. What are the budget impacts of our current model in terms of utilities, maintenance and

transportation? 10. The basic site & building assessment (What works? What could be better? What’s missing?)

is needed for the undeveloped sites and leased facilities. 11. What are the encumbrances of the undeveloped sites and leased facilities? What is the

potential revenue? 12. What is the capacity of the existing Missoula College campus adjacent to Sentinel High

School? 13. What is the capacity of our facilities when considering a 21st Century Educational program?

Instructional changes will shift space needs.


Overview of Planning• Key Insights from Explore Phase 13 inspiring schools from around the world identified

as highly effective in supporting MCPS’s educational vision

Education Innovation Teams developed key building program elements focused on teaching and learning

Refined & revised draft guiding principles Most effective Learning Modalities included:

Project-Based Learning Interdisciplinary Learning One-On-One Teacher/Student Learning

Compare preliminary building program to WY, OH & MA standards

Creative responses to Range of Options


MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSSTRATEGIC FACILITIES PLANFINAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES December 18, 2013

Facilities1. Facility has an obvious main entrance with exteriorvisibility from reception area, electronic locks andsecure zone for receiving visitors2. The building and grounds are integrated as a unifiedlearning environment3. Administration, guidance and other specialists aredistributed throughout learning areas in order tomentor teachers and know students4. Spaces, schedules and furnishings are flexible withminimal economic impact/physical effort and includeflexible spaces for collaboration, projects, instruction,technology, presentations and socializing5. Technology is distributed throughout buildings withportable and flexible equipment supported by robustwireless access in order to support critical thinking,communication, collaboration and creativity6. Schools are sized to support effective collaborativeteams of 3-5 teachers/staff per grade level inelementary and middle school or in grade level houses,career pathways or academies in high schools resultingin elementary schools of 350-450 students, middleschools of 500-750 students and high schools of 1200-2250 students.

7. Schools are geographically dispersed to maintain neighborhood PK-5 schools

to the greatest extent possible; provide flexibility in enrollment over time; support walking/bicycling to school and maximize the number of students within ¼-1 mile of schools8. High schools are organized to focus on the 9th gradetransition from MCPS middle schools and the 11outlying K-8 schools, supported by teacher /staff teamssharing the same students, linking elements of thecurriculum, and identifying space for each Grade 9team9. Deferred maintenance , accessibility and energyprojects are addressed10. Buildings minimize environmental impact through useof existing buildings where feasible, high efficiencyHeating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) andlighting systems, use of local/renewable energy sourcesand use of the school throughout the year11. Cost of operating and maintaining facilities isaffordable and sustainable12. Option represents highest and best use of MCPS resources.

Douglas Park School, Regina SK


MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSSTRATEGIC FACILITIES PLANFINAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES December 18, 2013

Teaching, Learning, Administrative13. Evidence of learning is readily visible throughoutschool, community and virtual world14. Teachers and staff have control of schedule and spaceto collaborate as a team focused on developingmeaningful relationships with students15. Students learn through projects, discussions, just intime lecturing, internships16. K-5 students attend middle school as a unit17. Middle schools are balanced in size, and organized tofocus on the transition from grade 5 to 618. The existing grade level structure (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) ismaintained, but , does not preclude innovations such asco-locating middle schools at high schools, elementaryschools on middle school or high school campuses,thematic learning centers or PK-20 campuses19. All MCPS schools share a common daily schedule toprovide time for transportation to other programs,internships, etc.20. Menu includes fresh, locally grown food, multiple menuoptions, prepared and served by dining staff andlearners, with breakfast and after school meals offered21. The design, renovation, construction and operation ofbuildings is integrated into curriculum.

Community Partnerships22. Children and families are engaged in learning in early

child and pre-kindergarten programs and continue tobe key partners through graduation and beyond23. Schools, community partners and businessescollaborate meet diverse neighborhood, community,parent and volunteer needs24. MCPS Facilities Strategic Plan is aligned with City ofMissoula and Missoula County Growth Plans andcoordinated with the 11 K-8 Schools in our region25. Community outreach addresses impacts on familiesand the community including impacts on after schoolprograms, camps, student jobs, custodial vacations,major maintenance projects Community Partnerships22. Children and families are engaged in learning in earlychild and pre-kindergarten programs and continue tobe key partners through graduation and beyond23. Schools, community partners and businessescollaborate meet diverse neighborhood, community,parent and volunteer needs24. MCPS Facilities Strategic Plan is aligned with City ofMissoula and Missoula County Growth Plans andcoordinated with the 11 K-8 Schools in our region25. Community outreach addresses impacts on familiesand the community including impacts on after schoolprograms, camps, student jobs, custodial vacations,major maintenance projects

Meadowdale Middle School, WA



Option B: Business as Usual


Option C: Consolidate


Option E: Expand


Option L: Light Touch


Option O: Out of the Box


Option R: Realign, Relocate or Renovate


Option S: Start Over


Overview of Planning• How are we engaging our community?

Education Innovation TeamsExpanded Education Innovation TeamsCommunity Listening SessionsCommunication PlanJanuary Outreach Hosted by EEIT’sFebruary Survey & Follow up


Overview of Planning• APPLY RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVESJanuary 28-30 & February 4, 2014

DISTRICT WIDE (half day) 1/28/14Range of Options

Option B -- Business as usualOption C – ConsolidateOption E – ExpandOption L – Light TouchOption O - Out of the BoxOption R – Realign, Relocate or RenovateOption S – Start Over


Overview of PlanningREGIONAL GROUPINGS (1 DAY)Region 1 - 1/29/14, Region 2 - 1/30/14, and Region 3 - 2/4/14• Refine & Critique Alternative, Identify & Rank Top Two Preferred

Alternatives

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (EVENING) 2/4/14• Community Listening Session


(Report) February-March 2014

FINAL PLANDraft Strategic Facilities PlanCost Benefit AssessmentIntegrate Sustainability & Energy Conservation

PRESENTATIONSPresent key options to Steering Committee Present recommendations to Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Adoption


Next StepsREPORTFebruary- March 2014

Steering Committee Recommendations of 5, 10, 15 Year Priorities to TrusteesIMPLEMENTATIONFebruary-March 2014

Design Summer 2014 Pilot ProjectsJune-August 2014

Implement Summer 2014 Pilot ProjectsSeptember 2014

Submit MTDOC Quality Schools Project Grant for Summer 2015 Pilot ProjectsFall 2014

Design Summer 2015 Pilot ProjectsJune-August 2015

Implement Summer 2015 Pilot ProjectsBOND VOTE

Fall 2015 21st Century Schools Bond incorporating best educational practices, technology, safety, energy

Fall 2015-Winter 2017Design Bond-Funded Projects

Spring 2017-Summer 2018 (and beyond)Construct First Phase of Bond-Funded Projects


Collecting Community Insights, Hopes & Concerns http://www.mcpsmt.org/domain/1378

Documents

January 2014