Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Community Bank and Trust Welcome to a Community Workshop

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

Community Bank and Trust

Welcome to a Welcome to a Community WorkshopCommunity Workshop

Why are We Here?Why are We Here?

• Review the two-year facilities planning process underway

• Provide information on district facility needs

• Outline previous concepts that have been assessed and eliminated at this time

• Detail three preliminary options now being considered

• Share preliminary cost estimates and tax implications

• Answer your questions

• Gather feedback from you on three key topics

Board GoalsBoard Goals

Board District Goals

1) Foster all kids strengths and abilities to reach their potential

2) Increase parent/community engagement in the educational process

3) Develop a culture of strong character, citizenship, and respect among all stakeholders

4) Provide facilities that enhance learning for all students

Facilities VisionFacilities Vision

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHEBOYGAN FALLS IS COMMITTED TO HAVING WELL-MAINTAINED BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. THEY WILL BE SAFE, COST-EFFECTIVE, ENERGY EFFICIENT, AND WILL ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR

STUDENTS. BUILDINGS WILL BE DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED THAT THEY CAN BE ADAPTED TO QUICKLY MEET THE

CHANGING NEEDS OF TEACHERS AND LEARNERS IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY.

Facilities TimelineFacilities TimelineCelebrating our Past, Planning our Future

1962 Formal Creation of School District of Sheboygan Falls

Facilities TimelineFacilities Timeline

2000

Elementary School Constructed

1928Middle School Constructed (originally built as a High School)

1968

High School Constructed (Middle School building becomes K-8)

Celebrating our Past, Planning our Future

1962 Formal Creation of School District


2000

Elementary School Constructed, High School Pool Addition


1968



2007

Elementary School Classroom Addition,

District Maintenance Projects

1956

Middle School Tech Ed Addition

1960

Middle School Gymnasium and Classroom Addition

1990

Middle School Kitchen Addition

1948

Elementary Addition to MS



2000



1968



2007



1960

Middle School Gymnasium and Classroom Addition

1990

Middle School Kitchen Addition

1956

Middle School Tech Ed Addition

1948

Elementary Addition to MS



2000



1968

Sheboygan Falls High School Constructed (Middle School building becomes K-8)


2007



1948

Middle Addition to MS

1956

Sheboygan Falls Middle School Addition

1960

Sheboygan Falls Middle School Gymnasium and Classroom Addition

1990

Sheboygan Falls Middle School Addition

1962 Formal Creation of School District of Sheboygan Falls

Middle School Facility NeedsMiddle School Facility Needs

Aging, Outdated Basic Building Systems

Deteriorating roof


Aging, Outdated Basic Building Systems

Inefficient, inadequate and inconsistent heating and ventilation


Basement Used for Instruction

4K and 6-8 Phy Ed


Lacks Secure Entrance


Limited Accessibility


Technology Challenges


Site Safety, Traffic Concerns


Small, Inflexible Classrooms


Outdated Instructional Areas

Other Facility NeedsOther Facility Needs

• Early Childhood Program space needs

• Elementary School capacity needs

• High School gym space needs for athletic and community needs

• High School deferred maintenance needs• ADA compliance• Secure main entry• Parent/teacher/group meeting space• Flooring/Doors/Roofs• Title IX locker rooms compliance

January – March 2011

Open call for communityvolunteers

Initial Members:

Facilities Public TaskforceFacilities Public Taskforce

Lisa BergDavid Berlowski

Dave Brading

Karen Buelke

Mark Debbink

Jeff Fischer

John Jaeger

Don Johnson

Dale Kiedrowski

Terri Luecke

Jennifer Mabry

Jim Madden

Deb Matoska

Pete McNulty

Rose Moran

Darryl Ottman

Kathleen Quigley

Joseph St Andre

Shad Tenpas

Melissa and Dan Winter

January – March 2011

Charge:Independently review EUA facilities report and district facilities;

Provide pertinent public insight on facilities’ needs;

Provide potential solution options satisfying the most pressing needs while considering the long-term perspective


Major Research

EUA Facilities Report2010 Community SurveyBuilding Tours & Discussion with Principals/StaffEnrollment HistoryDistrict Financial Picture –i.e. Current Debt LevelClass Size, Special Needs Program, Early ChildhoodGrade Level ConsiderationsFacilities Maintenance History & Current Project List


Summary ConclusionsListed in Order of Priority

1.Consider renovating or replacing the Middle School*

2.Consider adding an Early Childhood area (and moving the 5th grade back to the elementary level) to the Elementary School

3.Consider renovating High School athletic and counselor/special needs areas

* Highest priority – recommended to be completed in next 3-5 years


Possible Grade Level Configurations

Exploring SolutionsExploring Solutions

Early Childhood-5th

6-8th 9-12th

Early Childhood-4th

5-8th 9-12th

Early Childhood-

Kindergarten

1st-5th

9-12th 6-8th

Early Childhood-1st

2nd-5th

9-12th 6-8th

Early Childhood-

Kindergarten

1st-4th

9-12th 5-8th

Middle School

640 Students

High School

640 Students

Elementary School

640 Students

Early Learning Center

(EC, 4K, 5K)340 Students

Four Components to Each SolutionFour Components to Each Solution

Early Childhood-Kindergarten

1st-4th 9-12th 5-8th

High-Level Middle School SolutionsHigh-Level Middle School Solutions

SOLUTION 1

• Rebuild/Renovate at the existing Middle School site

SOLUTION 2

• Build New, Not on Current SiteA. Elementary School PropertyB. High School PropertyC. Unknown Property

SOLUTION 3

• Build new High School on Unknown Property

• Middle School Moves into High School after minor renovation

SOLUTION 4

• Extensive Remodel of the Existing Middle School

Eliminated Middle School SolutionsEliminated Middle School Solutions

Why Eliminated?Why Eliminated?

A. Elementary Site Eliminated due to:• Site access• Site congestion (more than 1000 students)• City ordinance issues

B. High School Site Eliminated due to:• Site too small to support two buildings

(more than 1200 students)• Impact to parking

(requires purchasing surrounding property)• Impact to athletic fields (need to relocate off site)• Limited land for future growth if needed

Why Eliminated?Why Eliminated?

Extensive Remodeling Eliminated due to:• Short-term solution to immediate maintenance issues

only• No safety & traffic flow improvements• Fails to fully address safety, accessibility and educational

needs• No added capacity for future growth

Closer Look at Top Three SolutionsCloser Look at Top Three Solutions

SOLUTION 1

• Rebuild/Renovate existing Middle School site

SOLUTION 2

• Build New, Not on Current Site

SOLUTION 3

• Build New High School on Unknown Property

• Middle School Moves into High School

SOLUTION 1

Pros1.Retains a portion of the existing building (Gym)2.No change in busing 3.Maintains walking distance/proximity to the High School

Cons1.Site is too small. Recommended 25 acres for MS; current site is 3.8 acres2.Traffic patterns/safety remain challenging3.No improvement to MS outdoor Phy Ed/green areas4.Multiple construction phases required5.Negative neighborhood impact (traffic, views, shade lines)6.4K would need to be relocated

SOLUTION 1 • Rebuild/Renovate on existing Middle School site

SOLUTION 2

Pros1.Modern MS would address educational deficiencies/goals 2.Reduced traffic congestion/improved safety3.Buy appropriate land for MS population - 25 acres recommended.4.Provides flexibility for future expansion when needed5.Single phase construction – fastest solution and minimizes impact to students6.Increased green space and playground area 7.MS building would be available for sale or other district use (ELC, storage, District Office, etc.).

Cons

SOLUTION 2 • Build New, Not on Current Site

Cons

1.Land purchase is required - potential rezoning needed2.May lose walking distance/proximity to High School3.Construction of roads and land improvements may be needed depending on location

SOLUTION 2

SOLUTION 2 • Build New, Not on Current Site

SOLUTION 3

Pros1.Larger classrooms for MS2.Build modern 21st century HS3.Current HS appropriate sized site for MS4.Increased green space and playground area from current MS site5.Reduced traffic congestion/improved safety from current MS site 6.Existing athletic fields maintained at current site.7.Single phase construction - minimizes impact to students8.MS building would be available for sale or other district use

SOLUTION 3 • Build New High School• Middle School Moves into High School

SOLUTION 3

Cons

1.May lose walking distance/proximity to each other2.Total square footage of HS much more than needed for MS program 3.Deferred maintenance needs at existing HS building would still need to be addressed in addition to building new HS4.Pool would remain at MS location, no longer with HS for Phy Ed5.Longest construction schedule – new HS would have to be built before MS students could move to HS.6.Potential duplication of large program areas like Auditorium7.Requires purchase of larger site for HS if fields will be relocated 8.Not included as recommendation to explore by the Facilities Public Taskforce9.Continued inadequate site area for all parking, Phy/ed or Team usage

SOLUTION 3 • Build New High School • Middle School Moves into High School

Estimated Costs: Middle School Only

SOLUTION 1

• Rebuild/Renovate existing Middle School site

$24,000,000

SOLUTION 2

• Build New, Not on Current Site

$29,900,000

SOLUTION 3

• Middle School Moves into High School

• Build new High School

$42,900,000

Construction and Soft Costs Total

Does not include other needs for EC, Elementary or High School

Timing Matters

Why Now?

• Debt from Elementary School project begins to significantly drop off in 2015

• Provides opportunity to address Middle School needs while minimizing the impact to taxpayers

• Estimated construction schedule for all solutions is between 2-3 years from referendum to completion

• Still competitive construction market to maximize project budget

Timing Matters

Why Now?

Interest rates at historic lows

INFLATION COST FOR 2019

START (5 YEAR DELAY)

3% 5%1. Renovate/Rebuild Middle School $3.8 Million $6.6 Million

2. New Middle School on New Site $4.8 Million $8.3 Million

3. Middle School in HS and New HS $6.8 Million $11.9Million

Impact of Inflation on Project Costs

Potential Tax Impact

Preliminary tax impact estimates for a 20-year borrowing, based on conservative interest rates of 4.50%, provided by financial consultants from Robert. W. Baird. 2011 average home value in the City of Sheboygan Falls was $164,000.

Next Steps

Community Feedback Needed

•Overall direction for solution/option

•Acceptable cost range

•Timing• Earliest referendum opportunity is Spring 2013• Fall 2013 would require Special Election at district cost• Next regularly scheduled election is Spring 2014 which results in a completion as late as 2017 in lieu of 2015

Your Turn: Q&A

Questions & Answers

Your Turn: Table Talk

Ground Rules:

•Respectful exchange of ideas•Active listening•10 minutes of conversation•8 minutes of “reporting out”•2 minutes to switch tables, meet new people (2 times)

Your Turn

Table Discussion #1

What are your thoughts regarding the district’s facilities needs and the preliminary solutions presented?

Your Turn

Table Discussion #2

How important is it to you that the Middle School remains at its existing location?

How important is walking distance/proximity to the High School?

Your Turn

Table Discussion #3

What do you feel is a reasonable cost range (or tax impact level) for a potential project that addresses long-term facility needs?

Do you feel the Board should advance their facilities planning towards a referendum in

the Spring 2013? Why?

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Thank you Thank you for your input!for your input!

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Community Bank and Trust Welcome to a Community Workshop