1. Rootstown Local Schools Building Project
June 2017

2. The Process The Rootstown BOE began this process more than a year ago:
Partnered with architectural firm (GPD Group) and financial consulting firm (Rockmill Financial)
Community Survey
Community Meetings
Established Community Committees
Community Committees presented the BOE with recommendations
BOE reviewed recommendations and decided ballot issue

3. Options Considered by Community Committees Committees met from October 2016 - May 2017
Continue to maintain current buildings
Renovate and remodel on current site
New construction on or off-site
Investigated all available, buildable lots in Rootstown
Funding Options considered included:
Property Tax
Earned Income Tax
State funds (OFCC) 41%
JEDD
Personalized Learning Environment (to continue to be competitive after high school)
ADA Accessibility
Auditorium
Athletic Facilities

4. Community Committees’ Recommendations
Build New PK-12 Building
Committee was split on staying or moving
Use combination of Property and Earned Income Tax
Locally Funded Initiatives:
Seat Auditorium (Telescoping Design)
Community Space
Board of Education Offices
Athletic Facilities
All-Weather Track
Artificial Turf
Locker Room/Concession Stand
Wrestling Room/Weight Room
Baseball/Softball

5. Building Project November 2017 Ballot
Build New PK-12 building on current site
Combination of Property and Earned Income Tax
Locally Funded Initiatives:
600 Seat Auditorium
Board of Education Offices
Athletic Facilities
All-Weather Track
Artificial Turf
Locker Room/Concession Stand
Wrestling Room/Weight Room
Baseball/Softball

6. Building Project Cost Estimates
Total Project Cost: $41, 375,175
OFCC Grant: $16,963,822
LFI Costs: $7,023,916
Total Local Costs: $31,435,269
Earned Income Tax: .50%
Bond Millage (37 Yrs): 3.95 Mills

7. Next Steps Successfully pass the ballot issue on November 7, 2017
Rootstown Citizens Levy Committee
2. Design Phase
3. Construction Phase
4. Open New Building: August 2020

8. Questions?