1. FIRELANDS Local School District
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2. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
Master Plan Considerations
Enrollment Projections
Building Assessments
All properties
Site studies
Educational Plans
Curriculum
Special Education
Instruction
Grade Configuration
Class Size
Teachers/Classrooms
Preliminary Programming
Instruction
Facilities
Curriculum

3. Firelands OSFC Opportunity

4. The Need is Real…
The State of Ohio has determined that our middle school and high school are outdated, inefficient, and need to be replaced.
SAMS:

5. The Need is Real…
The State of Ohio has determined that our middle school and high school are outdated, inefficient, and need to be replaced.
FHS:

6. Operational Costs Utility Costs Per Pupil
Associated Costs By Building For The School Year
Utility Costs Per Pupil
FES: $102.44
SAMS: $187.33
FHS: $150.09
Permanent Improvement Costs Per Pupil
FES: $13.53
SAMS $108.72
FHS $153.92

7. Facilities SAMS Replacements FHS Replacements
Summary of Recommendations
2006
Summary of Recommendations
2014
SAMS Replacements
HVAC
Roofing
Electrical
Plumbing/Fixtures
Windows/Doors
General Finishes
Interior Lighting
Security Systems
Fire Safety
Site Conditions
Sewage System
FHS Replacements
HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing/Fixtures
Windows/Doors
Interior Lighting
Security System
Fire Safety
Handicapped Access
Site Conditions

8. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
South Amherst Middle School
Year Built
Total Sq. Ft. 81,210 sq. ft.
Renovation Cost $13,236,463.19
Replacement Cost $18,785,497.20
Renovation/Replacement 70% (2/3 rule)
Current Enrollment 425

9. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
Firelands High School
Year Built
Total Sq. Ft. 91,400 sq. feet .
Renovation Cost $16,395,393.23
Replacement Cost $22,322,622.00
Renovation/Replacement 73% (2/3 rule)
Current Enrollment (350 rule)

10. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
What our options were:
Master Plan #3 (Segmented) –
Phase 1 to Build a joined 6-8 and 9-12 building
Master Plan #2:
One Facility for Grades K-12
Master Plan #1:
Three Building Solution – Too Expensive

11. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
CFAP (co funded)
Project Scope: Recommendation from the BAC
Build 1 New 6-8 and 9-12 Joined Middle/High School
~820 Students
135,878 sq. ft.

12. Firelands Opportunity
Locally Funded Initiatives (LFI)
3300 square feet of additional academic space
Sewage treatment plant updates
Field house
Student and community use

13. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
Willard’s New K-12 Building

15. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
Sheffield’s New 7-12 Building

16. Firelands OSFC Opportunity
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17. *Including a .5 mill maintenance levy
Master Plan
Scope of Project
Total Budget
Local Share
LFI’s
State Share
One New 6-8 & 9-12 Joined Building
$35,699,664
$26,595,193
$2,866,092
$6,238,379
Local Share
Total Local Share
Millage
Firelands Local Share $26,595,193 LFIs $2,866,092
$29,461,285
Mills = 5.7*
*Including a .5 mill maintenance levy

18. Firelands Local Schools Finances
We now have the opportunity to go forward with the proposed Bond and PI Levies for a joined Middle and High School
The State of Ohio will contribute $6,238, to our project
Local Share and Locally Funded Initiatives require 5.2 mills plus 0.5 mill PI for maintenance. Total of 5.7 mills.
What does that mean?
Daily Cost per $100,000 home value (as defined by the county auditor valuation) is 55 cents.
Monthly Cost per $100,000 home value (as defined by the county auditor valuation) is $17.
Annual Cost per $100,000 home value (as defined by the county auditor valuation) is $200.

19. The Future of Our Current Buildings
Future Plans for FHS
Abate/Demolish (significant, if not the entire building)
Future Plans for SAMS
Abate
Enter into discussions with the Village of South Amherst
Abatement/demolition are co-funded by the State

20. Firelands Local Schools
Potential Timeline
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
March 15th
Fall
Passage
Planning/Design Begins
Construction
Building
Opens
More information-

21. An Opportunity to Make an Investment in Our Future
A new 6-12 building provides our kids with the environment they need to be more competitive and successful
81% of Firelands High School graduate went to college, trade school, or the military. We must continue this record of excellence
Our community will have the opportunity to be involved in the layout and design of the new building, including how we will pay tribute to our former buildings.
New buildings are for everyone
New buildings make our community competitive for home buyers
Property values are supported by new buildings

22. Firelands Local Schools
Character, Competence & Commitment
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