A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together North Olmsted City Schools Board of Education Mtg. Thursday, June 5, :00 p.m.

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Purpose and Overview A key goal of the District Strategic Plan adopted in January, 2014, was to convene a Facilities Task Force to study historical data and possible options for a comprehensive facility plan that would maximize resources, improve operational efficiency and provide a building plan to support a Premier Learning Community.

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together North Olmsted City Schools Strategic Plan The 2020 Initiative: Building Our Future Together Adopted January, 2014

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together The 2020 Initiative: Building Our Future Together Goal 1 – Facilities “Our buildings are inefficient, require extensive maintenance and are not cost effective. We have not invested in new facilities in almost 50 yrs. Do our current facilities and operational structure meet the demands and future needs of our students for a 21 st century education?”

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together The 2020 Initiative: Building Our Future Together Goal 1 – Facilities Conduct a comprehensive master plan and renovation study of all district facilities. Commission professional architectural services Conduct a needs assessment Convene a steering committee/task force of key community stakeholders to work on this goal Make recommendations to the Board of Education

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Facilities Task Force Purpose Task Force was charged with studying the data and facts to address serious facility issues with emphasis on the 84 year old Middle School. Task Force included members from the community, parents, business, city officials, staff, administration and Board of Education. Task Force looked at a number of options, costs, scenarios, pros and cons, and community concerns

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Timeline for Task Force March, 2014 Form Facilities Task Force Complete Assessment Validation Form Subcommittees of Task Force (Education; Communication; Physical Plant) Develop Community Survey (Fallon Survey) Develop Staff Surveys (AVG) Review Historical Data Review Previous Master Plans Develop Capacity Studies Review Capacity Studies

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Timeline for Task Force April, 2014 Analyze Community Surveys Analyze Staff Surveys Develop Master Plan Options/Costs Host Community Forum (April 28 th ) (Move building tours to May or June)

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Timeline for Task Force May, 2014 Analyze Feedback from Community Forum Review/Restructure Master Plans Review Proposed Millage Review Costs for Athletic Complex Review Costs for Performing Arts Center June, 2014 Review Process and Plan Proposal Review Board Presentation Present Proposal to Board of Education

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Meeting Dates - Task Force Introductory Meeting: 2/24/2014 3/10/20144/22/20145/12/14 3/20/20144/28/20145/19/2014 4/14/20145/5/20146/3/2014 Task Force members attended and participated in the Community Forum and BOE meeting follow-up for additional public participation.

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Task Force Meetings Reviewed Historical Data/Master Plans Completed Assessment Validation Developed and Reviewed Enrollment and Capacity Studies Reviewed Possible Options and Costs Developed Master Plan Options Community Forum Reviewed Feedback from Community Forum Studied the pros and cons of new versus renovation and associated costs (see next slide)

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Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| The Task Force reviewed infrastructure needs. The average age of our 9 buildings is 54 years old. The Middle School is 84 years old. Maintenance, upgrade and repair costs are a serious concern and involve:  Plumbing/Pipes  Roofs  HVAC Systems  Electrical  Technology  Safety and Security  ADA Compliance  Ceilings, Floorings, Casework  Frames, Doors, Hardware

A Premier Learning Community Building Our Future Together Task Force Meetings The Task Force studied Enrollment Trends and Projections and came to consensus on a major part of the comprehensive plan: Enrollment has dropped from 8,000 students in the 60’s and 70’s to 4,000 students and we still have the same number of buildings (9) as we did at peak enrollment. It is an unsustainable business model and does not make good use of our taxpayer dollars and resources. We need to reduce the number of buildings. (see enrollment slide)

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Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Barriers to Teaching and Learning Staff Comments “We are trying to prepare our students for 21 st century learning using outdated technology. We are not equipped to run needed technology for our lessons using power strips in classrooms with limited outlets.” “The pod setting in the elementary buildings creates distractions for students and makes it difficult to focus during instruction.”

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Barriers to Teaching and Learning Staff Comments “Heating and cooling issues are real barriers to teaching – the heat soars to 90 degrees and students just can’t focus – it is literally unbearable!” “Handicapped access for both the students and their parents and grandparents is not available at the Middle School with a gym on the second floor.”

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Barriers to Teaching and Learning Staff Comments “The Middle School is falling apart around us. The holes in the roof are leaking and it is not healthy for the students or the staff. The science classrooms are not ‘labs’ and there is no water readily available to do a true science lesson. Our children deserve better.”

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Unique Opportunity from Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: North Olmsted Middle School is ranked 3 rd in the state in terms of need for replacement in the Exceptional Needs Program for state funding. The OFCC will provide $8,987,528 of the cost of new construction as long as the building serves the middle school population. The district has from July 2014 to August 2015 to raise the balance of the funds needed.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary  The average age of our 9 buildings is 54 yrs. old.  The Middle School is 84 yrs. old.  Average cost to repair buildings to current state standards is >66% of replacement value.  The estimated cost to renovate our district is over $100 million.  The estimated cost to renovate just the High School and Middle School is approximately $53 million. Note: This is just for basic infrastructure renovations and does not include any extras.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary  The Task Force concluded that the current district operating model is inefficient, costly and unsustainable.  In order to maximize resources and use taxpayer dollars efficiently, the Task Force recommends taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) through their Exceptional Needs Program (ENP).

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary  The Task Force is recommending that the district take advantage of the State contribution of $8,987,528 and build a new 21 st century 6 – 12 educational campus that includes a Performing Arts Center and Athletic Complex.  The Task Force believes the district has a unique opportunity to build a 21 st century educational campus that will positively and cost effectively impact over half of our student population.  The Task Force recognizes and supports the positive impact the project will have in serving the current residents, attracting new families, providing tangible return on taxpayer investment, and fostering economic vitality and development for the greater North Olmsted community.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary Recommendation Phase 1 Construct a new 21 st century 6-12 educational campus which includes a Performing Arts Center and Athletic Complex on the existing 55 acre Middle School/High School site. Phase 2 Reorganize the remaining schools into three or four PreK-5 neighborhood school buildings.

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Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Cost Breakdown: Total for 6-12 Campus$89,564,067 Less State Contribution ($ 8,987,528) Total Local Cost$80,576,539 *Total estimated millage5.469 (*Total estimated millage for campus proposal as of 6/5/2014. Estimated millage does not include the OFCC one-half mill maintenance set aside requirement)

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Annual Taxes per $100,000 of Market Value: Total Annual Cost$ Cost per month: $ Estimated average millage:5.469 Senior citizen residents (over age of 65) who are eligible for the Homestead Exemption will receive an annual tax credit of $41.87 reducing their annual total cost to $

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary Phase 1 – Rationale  The Middle School is well past the stage where it makes sense to “renovate” and has become a money drain with no return on the resources invested. The repairs and maintenance will be ongoing in an effort to “band-aid” the building and keep it functional.  The OFCC identified health and safety concerns as one of the criteria for identifying the Middle School as an “Exceptional Needs” facility in need of replacement.  The Middle School does not meet current mandates for student success especially in the area of technology.  We have too many buildings for the number of students we serve which is adding to our operating costs.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary Phase 1 – Rationale  Take advantage of the opportunity to receive $8,987,528 from the State to construct a new 21 st century 6 – 12 educational campus that includes a Performing Arts Center and Athletic Complex.  Creates a campus where students and parents come together for 7 years leading to stronger involvement and increased pride in their schools.  Reduces the number of building transitions for students resulting in better acclimation to new staff, routines, and expectations.  Capitalizes on the excellent reputation of our schools and increases the value of our homes and greater community.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary Phase 1 – Rationale  The building will be designed to segregate grades 6-8 and 9-12 into separate wings with separate entrances.  Creates educational opportunities for all 6-12 students across grade levels such as grade or subject acceleration, enrichment, intervention, mentoring and peer tutoring while minimizing disruptions in the regular school day.  Provides savings on current costs related to staffing, utilities, building maintenance, transportation, overhead and other operational expenses.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary Phase 1 – Rationale  Improves operational efficiencies and investment of taxpayer dollars into a new facility instead of wasting taxpayer money on expensive repairs – with no enhancements or provisions for meeting 21 st century educational requirements.  We have the opportunity to develop our campus for 21 st century learning – with money from the state to help defray the cost – with a plan that makes sense and provides a good return on our taxpayer investment.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Executive Summary Phase 2 – Rationale  Reduces the footprint of the district by four or five locations with approximately $2 million annually in cost savings.  Creates a Pre-K – 5 elementary school in each geographic area of the city (east, central, west) minimizing building transitions and strengthening parental involvement.  Provides additional cost savings related to increased efficiencies in operations, utilities, building maintenance, staffing, food service and transportation.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Final Thoughts  What we have now is inefficient, costly and unsustainable.  Our children and our community deserve better school facilities to face the increasing challenges of the 21 st century.  Delaying a decision is increasingly costly, compounds the problem each year and is not a wise use of our resources.  Labor and material costs will continue to rise.  Interest rates may never be lower than now, thus minimizing the cost to taxpayers.  We have an opportunity to meet 21 st century educational needs and better serve our current residents, attract new families, provide tangible return on taxpayer investment, and foster economic vitality and development for the greater North Olmsted community.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| Task Force Recommendation  The Facilities Task Force recommends that the Board of Education take advantage of the opportunity to receive $8,987,528 from the State to construct a new 6 – st century educational campus that includes a Performing Arts Center and Athletic Complex on the 55 acre site of the current Middle School and High School.  The Facilities Task Force recommends placement of a bond issue to fund the campus as a ballot issue in November, 2014.

Building Our Future Together |Care| |Hope| |Resilience| |College and Career Readiness| A sincere thank you to the Facilities Task Force for their diligent work and time spent studying the data and options for a facility plan that optimizes our resources and best serves the needs of the students and community. For complete information going forward visit: