1 PUBLIC FORUM Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan January 16 & 31, :30 – 8:00 pm

2 Thank you for your interest in the future of Center Grove Schools. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

3 Presentation Format During the presentation, please make a note of any questions you may have Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for comments and suggestions, as well as questions and answers

4 AGENDA History of Facilities Studies Maintenance Plan Demographics Elementary Plan Total Building Plan Financing Plan High School Renovation

5 History of Facilities Studies 1998 – Study by Dr. Boyd 2002 – Study by Dr. Boyd Advisory Committee Advisory Committee 2006 – Advisory Committee

Report Build additional middle school Increase student capacities at each elementary school through building additions “Site limitations exist at West Grove, North Grove, and Maple Grove but not at other four sites” History of Facilities Studies

Studies Based on ISU Demographic Projections Several options presented by committee Open 7th elementary school in 2004 Open 8 th elementary school in 2006 Move Transportation/Maintenance building Move Central Office History of Facilities Studies

Facility Advisory Committee Based on new ISU Demographic Study Build new Maple Grove facility  Design so that the new school could have another school that would adjoin the building in the future  Share HVAC, kitchen equipment, and mechanical facilities Expand high school History of Facilities Studies

Facilities Advisory Committee Used 600 students per elementary school as “functional capacity” Renovate NG and WG Increase size of cafeteria and gym Add classrooms and office space Add large group instruction areas Add storage Develop plan for new central office When district size grows to 10,000 students 8 elementary schools 3 middle schools 1 high school History of Facilities Studies

10  Maintenance Plan Committed to keeping our buildings clean, well- maintained, and safe for all staff and students.

11 20-YEAR FACILITY MAINTENANCE PLAN Each of our nine schools and other district- owned buildings were thoroughly examined Evaluations were completed regarding HVAC Roof Technology Infrastructure Kitchen equipment Plumbing Electrical

12 Center Grove Building Maintenance/ Capital Expenditures Plan 2015$2,524, $1,228, $2,171, $1,815, $ 564, $1,043,250 Annual Maintenance Expenses for all Facilities Corporation Total through $24,536, $2,157, $2,749, $3,672, $2,026, $1,814, $1,335, $1,435,200

13  Demographics CGCSC Enrollment Projections

14 Enrollment & Demographics Study Data Considered 2002 (Boyd - ISU) 2004 (Boyd - ISU) 2006 (IBRC - IU) (CGCSC)

15 District Enrollment

16 High School Enrollment CGCSC Projections

17 Enrollment & Demographics The Board endorses these enrollment projections for long-term planning purposes. The proposed Facility Plan is based on enrollments projected through : Elementary4,614 Middle school2,479 High School3,190 TOTAL 10,284

18  Proposed Elementary Plan Committed to providing the best facilities and academic programs for our students.

19 EFFICIENCY Getting maximum use of facility for minimum expense Considerations Energy Staffing Transportation State Expectations Trends across Indiana

20 Efficiency – Elementary Schools We intend to provide outstanding academic programs. Recommended school size for maximum efficiency: Elementary pupils per school Middle School pupils per school

21 Analysis of our Elementary Schools Four Existing Buildings Can Meet Efficiency Requirements: Maple Grove, Pleasant Grove, and Sugar Grove can already accommodate students. Center Grove requires addition/renovation to accommodate

22 Analysis of our Elementary Schools West Grove Built in ,724 square feet 12.5 acres Septic system North Grove Built in ,190 square feet acres It is not feasible to renovate or add on to either school to accommodate students due to building and site restrictions. Two Existing Buildings Do Not Meet Efficiency Requirements:

23 Analysis of WG and NG to Maintain Equity We believe that all elementary schools should have equitable learning conditions and opportunities. West Grove and North Grove do not have the same features as the other four elementary schools: Science lab Large group instruction room Large cafeteria Wide hallways Large teacher workroom Large media center Sprinkler system Appropriate classroom space for full day kindergarten

24 Analysis of WG and NG to Maintain EQUITY Cost to make these facilities equitable to other four elementary schools (MG, PG, SG, CG) $8 million plus for EACH school This does not include additional classrooms to increase student capacity and program needs, such as full day kindergarten, English as a New Language (ENL), and GT or High Ability.

25 Renovate or Build? Renovate North Grove and West Grove Estimated Cost: $16-17 Million Annual Savings to the General Fund: $0 This “solution” does not allow expanded programs in the classroom Cost Comparisons Build New Elementary School Estimated Cost: $18-20 Million Annual Savings to the General Fund: $500,000 per year This solution allows us to operate more efficiently and expand academic programs.

26 Renovate or Build? Requirements: Science lab Large group instruction room Large cafeteria Wide hallways Large teacher workroom Large media center Increased student capacity Appropriate classroom space for full day kindergarten Renovation of West Grove & North Grove Facilities Restrictions : Load-bearing concrete block construction does not allow for widening hallways or changing room configuration Lot sizes do not allow additions for increased capacity West Grove is on septic system, requiring costly sewer tie-in Proposed location of I-69 exchange at Smith Valley Road

27 Proposed Elementary Plan Reduce from six to five elementary schools in 2010 (enrollment projection: 3,623) Build new elementary school south and adjacent to Sugar Grove (Maple Grove model) to open in 2010 Close West Grove & North Grove, summer of 2010 Projected to need sixth elementary school in 2014 (enrollment projection: 4,060) Projected to need seventh elementary school in 2027 (enrollment projection: 4,614)

28 Distribution of Students Goal – To reduce from 6 to 5 elementary schools for maximum efficiency 2007 Official Enrollment 2010 Projected Enrollment CGES MGES NGES492 (54 in GT) -0- PGES SGES WGES New School TOTAL

29 Benefits of Proposed Elementary Plan Facility Modern, energy-efficient building Lower Maintenance maintain one new building, rather than two older ones Meets efficiency goal of serving students Easily accommodates high-tech multimedia classrooms New building is longer-term facility solution, due to modern construction techniques allowing for future flexibility New Elementary School

30 Benefits of Proposed Elementary Plan Reduced Staffing Possible Reduction of 5 Certified Positions, 5 Support Staff Positions Reassignment of Certified Positions Reassignment of 14 Support Staff Positions Potential Annual Savings in the General Fund is approximately $500,000

31 Staff Adjustments 2008 CG, MG, SG, WG, NG, and PG 6 Principals 6 Counselors 6 Art teachers 6 PE teachers 6 Music teachers 6 Kitchen staffs 6 Custodial supervisors 6 Office staffs (nurse assistant, media assistant, secretary-treasurer, office assistant) 2010 New School and CG, MG, SG, & PG 5 Principals (and one asst. principal) 5 Counselors 5 Art teachers 5 PE teachers 5 Music teachers 5 Kitchen staffs 5 Custodial supervisors 5 Office staffs (nurse assistant, media assistant, secretary- treasurer, office assistant) Staff reductions will save approximately $500,000 per year. We believe that changes can be handled through retirements and resignations.

32 Benefits of Proposed Elementary Plan Increased Efficiency One elementary school is less expensive to operate than two Provides savings to General Fund Gives us ability to expand programs to ensure academic excellence Gifted/High Ability Program English as a New Language Program World Languages offerings Academic offerings at Middle School and High School levels Full Day Kindergarten

33 Summary of Proposed Elementary Plan Currently Six Elementary Buildings Built: 1965 – 2006 The two oldest buildings are NGE and WGE Instructional Space: 42,724 – 74,550 sq. ft. The two smallest buildings are NGE and WGE Acreage: – acres The two smallest sites are NGE and WGE Recommendation: Close North Grove and West Grove; Build additional elementary schools in 2010, 2014 (or when needed ), and 2027 ( or when needed)

34  Proposed Facilities Plan Meeting High Expectations for Excellence

35 Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan Renovation For many years, we have used a 20-year cycle to schedule remodeling Keeps buildings up to date Every building will be renovated, beginning with: High School Renovation – summer, 2009 Center Grove Elementary – January, 2010 Pleasant Grove Elementary – 2012

36 Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan Construction New elementary school – 2010 Sixth elementary school on Maple Grove site – 2014 or later (when needed) Third middle school – 2026 Seventh elementary school – 2027

37 In the next five (5) years, we will raze the old maintenance and transportation buildings the two residential houses on Morgantown Rd Old Maple Grove However, NG and WG have commercial value Disposal of Unneeded Facilities Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan

38 Summary of Proposed 20-Year Facility Renovation Over the next 20 years, every building will be renovated Construction Over the next 20 years, four new schools will be built Three elementary schools One middle school Disposal In the next five years, seven buildings will be sold or razed

39  Financing Plan “The good news is, we can complete this 20-Year Plan without raising the tax rate.”

40 FundExpendituresFunding Source General Salaries/Wages, Fringe Benefits, Purchases State Support, Fees, Property Taxes, Excise Taxes, Interest Debt Service Short Term Interest, Outstanding Bonds, Textbook Rental Shortages Property Taxes Capital Projects Building Projects, Renovation, Technology, Equipment, Maintenance, Emergency, Utilities, Professional Fees Property Taxes School Funding in Indiana

41 Financing Major Projects Through 2015 Assumption about future assessed valuation growth is critical: Actual 2007: $2,520,158,340 Projected 2015:$3,415,847,142 Projected 2027:$4,638,310,955 For the past decade, the average increase for AV has been 12%. The above figures for assessed valuation are based on 4% increase for 7 years 3% increase for next 8 years 2% increase thereafter

42 This proposed plan includes 5 major building projects that total $143.5 million before 2015: High School renovation Center Grove Elementary renovation New Elementary School Pleasant Grove Elementary renovation Sixth Elementary School However, we will request money only when needed. Financing Major Projects Through 2015

43 Assumption about future assessed valuation growth is critical. Beginning in 2015, we project a period of at least 8 years with no major building projects. Financial goal is to maintain the tax rate at 41 cents in the Debt Service Fund. The tax rate is the only aspect of local taxes that the school corporation can control Financing Major Projects Through 2015

44 Johnson County Tax Rate Comparison 2007

45  High School Renovation Preparing for growth and equipping students with 21 st Century Skills

46 High School Renovation Timeline March 17, 2008 School Board review and approval of scope/curriculum May 2008 Finalize facility scope and budget March 2009 Architect design completed and contracts awarded January 2009-November 2011 Construction and Completion

47 Public Forum Comments, Suggestions Questions and Answers