Facilities Committee Rootstown Local School District January 16, 2017

Results from 12/15/16 QUESTION 1 Let’s think about “Building New on Current Site” What do you think the Pro’s are? Historical value Property paid for No utility costs Nostalgia Do not have to buy land Location for sports tournament – highway Center of town Reuse sports facilities Center of community Bus garage on site People used to this site Existing utilities Less fear on part of those who border the property of what might replace the schools Location Aware of school routes  

Results from 12/15/16 QUESTION 2 Let’s think about “Building New on Current Site” What do you think the Con’s are? Lack of space $2M for trailers Half the room versus new Create new economies if move Non-conducive to learning Student movement Design due to space Difficulty fitting new facility on site with current buildings Construction noise Safety – driving, sidewalk Space Stadium Parking No room for growth Swing space Change traffic flow – dangerous Time to build – transition Limited Space Traffic If school loss of tax income Property value Lose possibility of income from businesses that could build here

Results from 12/15/16 QUESTION 3 Let’s think about “Building New on New Site” What do you think the Pro’s are?   No swing space Acreage Relative with same cost Off main traffic – safer More space (potentially) Everything new for same cost No education disruption Expansion potential Not limited on design New athletic facilities Design options More space Student movement Space New 21st century learning Possible stadium Away from traffic Can build how you want without pods More partnerships possible Construction away from classes New property New possibilities More room Income selling property and potential business income on current property Chance for combining with Township services and shared services (library, town hall, community center)

Results from 12/15/16 QUESTION 4 Let’s think about “Building New on New Site” What do you think the Con’s are? Utilities Road design Invasion on home owners Out of center of town Land and utility costs Change is hard for some Increased traffic in new area Change in community center Utilities upgrade Land purchase and sale Costs more Lose location Location Community identify

Results from 12/15/16 QUESTION 5 Let’s think about “Renovating the High School for grades 7-12 and building a new PK-6” (all on same parcel) What do you think the Pro’s are? Recycle old bricks from junior high school Same location, same utilities Remove two oldest problem buildings At least get one new building Waste of time None Nada

Results from 12/15/16 QUESTION 6 Let’s think about “Renovating the High School for grades 7-12 and building a new PK-6” (all on same parcel) What do you think the Con’s are? Space Displacement cost Stadium Old building Mixing ages Handicap More gym access 21st learning

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New CONSTRUCTION EXISTING SITE

New CONSTRUCTION NEW SITE

New CONSTRUCTION WHAT’S IN A NEW BUILDING

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