Blissfield Community Schools Strategic Plan Facilities Team

GOAL: Improve district facilities in order to meet the educational needs of our students.

Objective #1 (Short-Term) Perform a cost analysis to address program, curriculum, and structural needs Perform a cost analysis to address program, curriculum, and structural needs

Strategies Cost analysis to include: Technology Communication Student achievement Finance Facilities

Evidence of Success Review findings of cost comparison and prioritize Review findings of cost comparison and prioritize

FACILITY ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS Construction of new Blissfield High School – Cost $17.5 million Construction of new Blissfield High School – Cost $17.5 million (3.33 mills levied for 30 years = $333 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (3.33 mills levied for 30 years = $333 annual tax increase for avg. home*) Renovation and retrofit of existing Blissfield High School – Cost $12 million Renovation and retrofit of existing Blissfield High School – Cost $12 million (2.28 mills levied for 30 years = $228 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (2.28 mills levied for 30 years = $228 annual tax increase for avg. home*) Construction of new Performing Arts 600 seat Auditorium – Cost $8 million Construction of new Performing Arts 600 seat Auditorium – Cost $8 million (1.52 mills levied for 30 years = $152 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (1.52 mills levied for 30 years = $152 annual tax increase for avg. home*) Heating and Ventilation System Upgrade to include air conditioning Heating and Ventilation System Upgrade to include air conditioning at Blissfield Elementary and Middle School - Cost $5 million at Blissfield Elementary and Middle School - Cost $5 million (1.00 mills levied for 30 years = $100 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (1.00 mills levied for 30 years = $100 annual tax increase for avg. home*)

FACILITY ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS E. Construction of new Gymnasium at Blissfield Elementary - Cost $2 million E. Construction of new Gymnasium at Blissfield Elementary - Cost $2 million (.39 mills levied for 30 years = $39 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (.39 mills levied for 30 years = $39 annual tax increase for avg. home*) Construction of new District Transportation Bus Garage – Cost $2 million Construction of new District Transportation Bus Garage – Cost $2 million (.39 mills levied for 30 years = $39 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (.39 mills levied for 30 years = $39 annual tax increase for avg. home*) Window replacement and Playground enhancements Window replacement and Playground enhancements at Blissfield Elementary School - Cost $1 million at Blissfield Elementary School - Cost $1 million (.20 mills levied for 30 years = $20 annual tax increase for avg. home*) (.20 mills levied for 30 years = $20 annual tax increase for avg. home*) Construction of new Bus Transportation Loop to isolate bus transportation from vehicle traffic - Cost $425,000 Construction of new Bus Transportation Loop to isolate bus transportation from vehicle traffic - Cost $425,000 (.082 mills levied for 30 years = $8.20 annual tax increase for avg.home*) (.082 mills levied for 30 years = $8.20 annual tax increase for avg.home*)

Objective #2 (Short-Term) Establish a bond committee consisting of staff, administration and community members under the direction of the school board and superintendent Establish a bond committee consisting of staff, administration and community members under the direction of the school board and superintendent

Strategies Explore all issues in cost analysis.

Evidence of Success A bond presentation to school board

Objective #3 (Long-Term) Provide for upgrades to our school facilities to promote Blissfield Community Schools as a school of choice. To provide curriculum improvements and student learning opportunities. Provide for upgrades to our school facilities to promote Blissfield Community Schools as a school of choice. To provide curriculum improvements and student learning opportunities.

Strategies Science/Technology Science/Technology Fine/Performing Arts Fine/Performing Arts Language Arts Language Arts Distance Learning Distance Learning

Evidence of Success Retention of current and increased enrollment levels Retention of current and increased enrollment levels Survey of students/graduates to determine confidence in academic achievement levels Survey of students/graduates to determine confidence in academic achievement levels

ES Ceiling Replacement

ES Second Grade Restroom Remodeling

ES Computer Lab Installation

MS Media Center

HS Computer Lab Upgrade

HS High School Computer Lab

HS Girls Locker Room

HS Boys Locker Room

HS Locker Rooms

Objective #4 (Long Term) Provide aesthetic enhancements and increase "curb appeal" to prospective school of choice families and maintain respect and appreciation for Blissfield Community Schools Provide aesthetic enhancements and increase "curb appeal" to prospective school of choice families and maintain respect and appreciation for Blissfield Community Schools

Strategies Form committee to explore funding for new Elementary School Playground Form committee to explore funding for new Elementary School Playground Maintain current and develop future landscaping needs Maintain current and develop future landscaping needs Entrances to buildings should be more prominent and welcoming. Less institutional. Entrances to buildings should be more prominent and welcoming. Less institutional.

Evidence of Success Positive comments from students and families currently enrolled and from families looking at Blissfield as possible school of choice. Positive comments from students and families currently enrolled and from families looking at Blissfield as possible school of choice.

ES Exterior Painting

ES Door Replacement Handicapped Access Improvements

ES Door Replacement

ES Service Drive Improvement

ES Water Cooler Replacement

MS Landscape Improvement

HS Interior Painting

HS Water Coolers and Trash Receptacles

HS Gym Painting

Athletic Field Improvements