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Proposed School Construction Bond Referendum

Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

What is the Bond’s Purpose?Address GrowthWe need new schools and additional classrooms to provide a seat for every child

Renovate FacilitiesMajor renovations are urgently needed to maintain safe, healthy learning environments for students and staff

Increase Academic Opportunities We need to increase access and opportunity for all students, particularly middle and high school students


We All Benefit from Good Public Schools

Good schools:• Spur economic growth by attracting and

retaining businesses

• Strengthen communities – people who graduate from high school earn more and spend more

• Strengthen housing values by improving the tax base and the local economy

• Develop the community leaders of tomorrow


Bond Referendum Actions• Beginning in 2012 BoE and BoCC toured schools• BoE directed staff to conduct facility studies

(Penderlea; other needs) and growth study• June: BoE presented $67 million bond proposal;

BoCC requested increase to maintain Penderlea as K-8; BoE revised bond proposal to $75 million

• July: BoCC approved maximum $75 million bond proposal and requested community input; BoE held three community meetings

• August: BoCC – two meetings; approved bond referendum August 18


EVERY Region Requires Attention

Northern Region:Three Renovations and Additions

Southern Region:Three Renovations and Additions

Eastern Region:Two New Schools


Address Growth

Annual Growth

20th Day ADM

8859 (9102 w/PK)

80278156

8261

8442

8691

8000

8200

8400

8600

8800

9000

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Estimated


Address Growth

East• TMS – 126%

• NTES – 119%

• STES – 111%

• TES – 104%

South• CFMS – 112%

• RPES – 108%

• CFES – 98%

At the end of the 2013-14 school year, seven schools were already at or above capacity

due to high population growth


Anticipated Growth in Southern and Eastern Areas of Pender County

• Annual projected growth – at least:–2750 students over the next 10 years–275 additional students per year (on average)

• Numbers may be even larger– Study was based only on subdivisions in

process–Additional major subdivisions are planned–New wastewater capacity will increase

development


Eastern Region

Two New Schools

Project Cost

Elementary School$35,000,000

Middle School


Eastern Region: Surf City / North Topsail

• Two schools:

– K-5 approximately 600 students

– 6-8 approximately 600 students

• Cost savings through shared common areas

• Alleviate overcrowding at all elementary schools in that region

• Alleviate overcrowding at the only middle school in that region


Northern Region

Three Renovations/Additions

Location Project Cost

Penderlea K-8 $21,500,000

Burgaw Middle $3,000,000

Pender High $6,000,000


Penderlea Facility Study• Structural problems

• Modifications to meet building codes

• Not ADA compliant

• Air quality challenges

• Does not meet NC Public School Facility Guidelines (instruction)

• SAFETY concerns


Northern Region: Penderlea

• Construct new 48,000 sq. ft. building (est.)

• Renovate existing facility–All existing buildings, including cafeteria floor,

gym floor, lowering classroom floors, auditorium

• Design capacity 600-650 students


Northern Region: Burgaw Middle• New 10,000 sq. ft. addition to include science

classrooms and band classroom

• Renovate building entrance

• Renovate existing band room to create auxiliary building


Northern Region: Pender High School• Main entrance (safety concerns)• Exterior building walls and old windows

(energy)• Covered walkways to to

adjacent buildings• Safe commons area• Support staff

offices, including counselors • New restroom / field house facility


Southern Region

Three Renovations/Additions

Location Project Cost

West Pender Middle $2,500,000

Cape Fear Elementary$7,000,000

Cape Fear Middle


• Additional classrooms, including science labs

• Building entrance

• New doors and locks; enclosed walkways

Southern Region: West Pender Middle


Southern Region: Cape Fear Elementary & Middle

• Alleviate overcrowding

• 16 classrooms (27,136 sq. ft.)

– 8 Elementary and 8 Middle School classrooms

• Cafeteria space to accommodate additional students

• Increase capacity to 1400 students


Considerations and Assumptions• This bond is for school construction only

• Cost per square foot is increasing monthly

• Projects include computer infrastructure, traffic improvements, furniture, potential rising construction costs, etc.

• Savings of approximately $3 million due to internal project management

• The bond can be no more than $75 million, but it can be less

Summary: Bond Proposal

Project Project CostSurf City / Topsail Elementary

$35,000,000Surf City / Topsail MiddlePenderlea $21,500,000Burgaw Middle $3,000,000Pender High $6,000,000West Pender Middle $2,500,000Cape Fear Elementary

$7,000,000Cape Fear MiddleTotal (school construction only) $75 million


Total Projected Costs

Estimated maximum cost of

8.4¢ per $100

Additional $84 annually on property valued at $100,000

or $7 monthly This is less than

25¢ per day



The Bond’s PurposeAddress GrowthWe need new schools and additional classrooms to provide a seat for every child

Renovate FacilitiesMajor renovations are urgently needed to maintain safe, healthy learning environments for students and staff

Increase Academic Opportunities We need to increase access and opportunity for all students, particularly middle and high school students

Education

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