Committee Process Overview & Recommendation January 5, 2015 Community Facility Task Force- Investing in our community’s future

Task Force Members Julie Thoreson Lawrence Charles Paul Jirtle Paul Thoreson Steve Sagrillo Ty Prucha Randy Charles Rebecca Krueger Stacy Kunkel Betty Schleis Julie Kinjerski Kacy Rohr Becca Ledvina Christopher Dahlke Coreen VanGoethem Gerald Schleis Greg Paplham Jason Last JJ Pagel Jo Ann Koehler Joe Viau John VanGoethem Kurt Flaten

Task Force Charge support reviewassessprioritize needs determine The Facilities Task Force will support the School Board as they review, assess, and prioritize identified facilities needs and determine next steps.

Vision Support safe accessibleinspire encourage Support learning environments which are safe and accessible ; inspire high student achievement; and encourage the attainment of individual learning goals for all students, grades PreK-12. purposeful modifiedinnovative evolvingcollaboration Provide purposeful spaces that are easily modified for innovative learning opportunities, evolving technology, and collaboration among students, staff, parents, and community; cost effectiveenergyefficientadaptable futurelong-lasting Provide a centralized campus, which is cost effective, energy efficient, adaptable to an ever-changing future, and long-lasting for student and community access.

Timeline 8 meetings over 4 months, totaling more than 16 hours

Current District Facilities BuildingYear BuiltAge Hillcrest Grade School High School196847

Research Conducted Toured existing facilities and behind the scenes Explored needs of 21 st Century Learners and learning spaces Explored various options and costs Evaluated tax impact scenarios Explored academic needs Conducted community-wide survey

Task Force Process 09/08/14- initial meeting, review charge and expectations, presentation of facilities 9/17/14 –tour Grade School & High School, input from staff 9/30/14 –tour Hillcrest, 21 st Century Learning Presentation, prioritizing of needs 10/15/14- review updated concept, cost breakdowns, review survey draft, School Finance /28/14 – review updated concept adjustments based on priorities 12/01/14- Board presentation on community survey results 12/10/14- review updated concept adjustments 12/15/14- work on presentation

Architectural Assessment  Dozens of buckets catch Grade School roof leaks  Inexpensive roof  Warranty invalid -company out of business  Leaks at most building corners that could cause foundation damage  Consistently repairing Atrium leaks; Monopolizing maintenance budget  Original 1968 windows and doors in the High School

Leaks – an inside look

Mechanical Assessment Original 1960’s Boiler Pumps in high school All asbestos insulated piping Boiler must run all year to provide hot water Original Generator -parts have become obsolete degradedobsolete Building heat dependent upon degraded and obsolete valves HVAC is controlled pneumatically; Upgrading to Automated Controls would pay for itself in energy savings

Mechanicals- an inside look

Plumbing Assessment Water softener -outdated and parts hard to find High School main drains -restricted and need to be changed over to PVC KHS bathrooms -original fixtures need upgrade to water conserving

Community Survey Results November 6-November 25 Survey was conducted November 6-November people responded 19% 19% response rate positive Overall community response was positive

Community Survey Results 56% do not have children in our schools.

Community Survey Results 44% live in the City of Kewaunee.

Hillcrest Facility Current Functions District offices Storage (records & equipment) Alternative School (20 students grade 9-12) Rental Space for local business Space for Community programs Architect Evaluation Past service life Exterior deteriorating- needs costly repair including windows & doors Expensive to heat & operate Roof needs replacement Outdated, original heating & plumbing Not handicap accessible Hillcrest is past its service life & is costly. $50,000/yr savings on utilities alone.

Hillcrest Facility A majority want Hillcrest closed & space added.

Hillcrest Facility Hillcrest is past its service life.

Safety, Security and Traffic Flow 70% in favor of improvements to safety, security & traffic flow.

Community Survey Results “ Security is of the utmost importance, everyone needs to feel safe coming to the schools on a daily basis. Drop off and pick up areas are a nightmare. Traffic patterns need to be improved for a more smooth flow.”—Community Member (survey comment)

School Infrastructure Community support updating infrastructure.

School Infrastructure The high school was built in 1968 and electrical, heat and plumbing are from the original construction. Building systems are at end of service – expensive & energy inefficient

Grade School Facility The grade school needs updated security and a new roof. Roof is leaking & security needs updating

Modernize Academic Spaces The community supports High School improvements.

Community Survey Results Academic areas need updating to meet current educational needs. The District recommends updating designated areas of the high school to support programs that help students acquire skills utilized in high-demand jobs.

Technical Education 50 year old 50 year old equipment does not prepare our students for the current work force

Community Survey Results Current spaces are not flexible or suited to collaborative learning. The Agriculture and Technical Education areas are a series of small rooms that do not allow good supervision.

Physical Education & Athletics 48% support funding improvements in PE & athletics.

Facilities Space Needs open Hillcrest gym is open all week and many weekends supports Hillcrest supports the District’s physical education classes, athletics and community programs. small Weight room and wrestling room in the high school basement too small to meet current demand. High School basement area not designed for student use unsafe Track in unsafe condition Facilities are booked Hillcrest Gym space is used.

Community Survey Results There is community support for a $14M to $16.5M solution.

Task Force Recommendation An April 2015 referendum One question in the amount of $16.2 million to address elementary, middle, and high school needs. The question would include: Secure entrance renovation Grade School and High School Renovation of existing High School academic spaces/labs New High School addition including an agriculture lab Removal of Hillcrest Facility Replace Hillcrest Auxiliary gym Replace District Office space Respect the input of our Community

Tax Impact and Why Now $47 Maximum of $47 per $100,000 of property value Why Now Previous debt will be paid off Interest rates at an all time low Building costs at a low rate Doing nothing will only increase future costs

Tax Impact

Cost Estimates

Site Plan

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