November 9, 2015 JACKSONVILLE School District 117

AGENDA strong PROCESS finding COMMON GROUND LEADERSHIP roles

strong PROCESS

ASSESS current conditions ASSESS current conditions VISIONING for the future VISIONING for the future DEVELOP solutions DEVELOP solutions EVALUATE the options EVALUATE the options DEFINEstrategicobjectives community engagement DECIDE WHERE WE ARE NOW WHERE WE WANT TO GO HOW DO WE GET THERE for developing a facilities master plan

.org Needs Assessment Results

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Master plan modeling and analysis

closing elementaries = DEAL BREAKER

2 1 In 3 words, how would a visitor to Jacksonville 117 currently describe our district facilities? In 3 words, how would you like a visitor to Jacksonville 117 to describe our district facilities?

Junior High 8. Which of the following options would you prefer in regards to the junior high school: The construction of a new Turner Junior High School or making additions and upgrades to the current junior high school building. 14

1% Countywide Sales Tax 13. A different option being considered for funding the facility improvements is a 1% sales tax countywide. If the election were held today, would you be voting yes, in favor of this tax, or no, against it? 15

elements of common ground solution emerge

.org Funding Options PRIORITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION At community engagement session #3, attendees favored elementary needs addressed first, followed by middle school, then high school Public opinion polling showed support for a 6-8 grade configuration and upgrading the current junior high facility Performing work at the middle school level could be supported by both

.org Funding Options FUNDING OPTIONS 1% Sales Tax Can generate up to $24m* Property Tax Can generate up to $52m* Other Combination of above *20 year bond period

LEADERSHIP roles

.org BOARD CHARGE The Board of Education hereby authorizes the formation of a broad-based coalition of community members and staff. The charge to this group is to make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding a comprehensive, Facilities Improvement Master Plan covering at least 20 years. Board Charge

.org CHARGE Recommendations to the School Board will: Balance needs across the community Follow a thorough cost and educational value analysis of improvement scenarios Minimize the disruption to the educational programs, students and their families Provide for effective and efficient use of resources Prepare District students for an evolving work environment by providing 21 st Century Classrooms Include what steps need to be taken to accomplish the plan Charge

.org Community ChairsCommunity MembersStaff RepresentativeDistrict LeadershipBoard Liaisons FACILITATION TEAM

.org 4 Community Engagement Sessions 9 Facilitation Team Meetings Began November 2013

District Leadership Superintendent's Vision History Leadership energy Want to be a district of distinction Utilize social media

AGENDA strong PROCESS finding COMMON GROUND LEADERSHIP roles

November 9, 2015 JACKSONVILLE School District 117

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