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Firelands OSFC Opportunity Master Plan Considerations Enrollment Projections Building Assessments All properties Site studies Educational Plans Curriculum Special Education Instruction Grade Configuration Class Size Teachers/Classrooms Preliminary Programming Instruction Facilities Curriculum

Firelands OSFC Opportunity

The Need is Real… The State of Ohio has determined that our middle school and high school are outdated, inefficient, and need to be replaced. SAMS:

The Need is Real… The State of Ohio has determined that our middle school and high school are outdated, inefficient, and need to be replaced. FHS:

Operational Costs Utility Costs Per Pupil Associated Costs By Building For The 2014-2015 School Year Utility Costs Per Pupil FES: $102.44 SAMS: $187.33 FHS: $150.09 Permanent Improvement Costs Per Pupil FES: $13.53 SAMS $108.72 FHS $153.92

Facilities SAMS Replacements FHS Replacements Summary of Recommendations 2006 Summary of Recommendations 2014 SAMS Replacements HVAC Roofing Electrical Plumbing/Fixtures Windows/Doors General Finishes Interior Lighting Security Systems Fire Safety Site Conditions Sewage System FHS Replacements HVAC Electrical Plumbing/Fixtures Windows/Doors Interior Lighting Security System Fire Safety Handicapped Access Site Conditions

Firelands OSFC Opportunity South Amherst Middle School Year Built 1910 Total Sq. Ft. 81,210 sq. ft. Renovation Cost $13,236,463.19 Replacement Cost $18,785,497.20 Renovation/Replacement 70% (2/3 rule) Current Enrollment 425

Firelands OSFC Opportunity Firelands High School Year Built 1954 Total Sq. Ft. 91,400 sq. feet . Renovation Cost $16,395,393.23 Replacement Cost $22,322,622.00 Renovation/Replacement 73% (2/3 rule) Current Enrollment 604 (350 rule)

Firelands OSFC Opportunity What our options were: Master Plan #3 (Segmented) – Phase 1 to Build a joined 6-8 and 9-12 building Master Plan #2: One Facility for Grades K-12 Master Plan #1: Three Building Solution – Too Expensive

Firelands OSFC Opportunity CFAP (co funded) Project Scope: Recommendation from the BAC Build 1 New 6-8 and 9-12 Joined Middle/High School ~820 Students 135,878 sq. ft.

Firelands Opportunity Locally Funded Initiatives (LFI) 3300 square feet of additional academic space Sewage treatment plant updates Field house Student and community use

Firelands OSFC Opportunity Willard’s New K-12 Building

Firelands OSFC Opportunity Sheffield’s New 7-12 Building

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*Including a .5 mill maintenance levy Master Plan Scope of Project Total Budget Local Share LFI’s State Share One New 6-8 & 9-12 Joined Building $35,699,664 $26,595,193 $2,866,092 $6,238,379 Local Share Total Local Share Millage Firelands Local Share $26,595,193 LFIs $2,866,092 $29,461,285 Mills = 5.7* *Including a .5 mill maintenance levy

Firelands Local Schools Finances We now have the opportunity to go forward with the proposed Bond and PI Levies for a joined Middle and High School The State of Ohio will contribute $6,238,379.00 to our project Local Share and Locally Funded Initiatives require 5.2 mills plus 0.5 mill PI for maintenance. Total of 5.7 mills. What does that mean? Daily Cost per $100,000 home value (as defined by the county auditor valuation) is 55 cents. Monthly Cost per $100,000 home value (as defined by the county auditor valuation) is $17. Annual Cost per $100,000 home value (as defined by the county auditor valuation) is $200.

The Future of Our Current Buildings Future Plans for FHS Abate/Demolish (significant, if not the entire building) Future Plans for SAMS Abate Enter into discussions with the Village of South Amherst Abatement/demolition are co-funded by the State

Firelands Local Schools Potential Timeline 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 March 15th Fall Passage Planning/Design Begins Construction Building Opens More information- www.iamfirelands.com

An Opportunity to Make an Investment in Our Future A new 6-12 building provides our kids with the environment they need to be more competitive and successful 81% of Firelands High School graduate went to college, trade school, or the military. We must continue this record of excellence Our community will have the opportunity to be involved in the layout and design of the new building, including how we will pay tribute to our former buildings. New buildings are for everyone New buildings make our community competitive for home buyers Property values are supported by new buildings

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