1. Katnich School Relocation
A Presentation to the
Board of Education
Prepared by Facilities and Planning
November 1, 2011

2. Katnich School Relocation
Options
Consolidate existing school facilities to create space for the program
Lease space in commercial/retail setting (as allowed by current law)
Relocate program to unused school site (Clements)
Relocate program to unused area at the Henderson Complex
Katnich School Relocation

3. Katnich School Relocation
Analysis
Existing school consolidation
Disruption of current programs, children and staff
Potential additional administration costs
Lease of commercial/retail space
Adequacy of facilities
costs of renovation and ongoing lease payments
Use of Clements School
Site currently too small; Uncertain expansion opportunities
Relocation to unused space at the Henderson Complex
Cost to expand student housing
No additional administration cost impact
Minimal impact on current students and staff
Katnich School Relocation

4. Katnich School Relocation
Recommendation
Relocate to unused space at the Henderson Complex
Space available on site to support program
Limited disruption to students and staff
No additional administration costs
Estimated on-site relocation cost of $580,000
Moneys available to support the project through a temporary borrowing from Fund 40 (non-sweepable funds)
Project expense to be paid back over a four year period through ADA revenues generated by the program
Katnich School Relocation