1. A New choice for Douglas County Students, Parents, Staff and Community A partnership between Douglas County and Douglas County School District One Special Place …

2.  Formerly the Emily Griffith Center Over 99 acres 13 Buildings 52,471 square feet Present market value = $ 1.5M

3. WHY ? WHAT ? OPPORTUNITY ? OUR COMMITMENT ? CONNECTIONS TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN ? TIMELINE ?

4. Why Zoning issues Burden on law enforcement and local fire department Water Endangered species credits County desires to partner with DCSD to preserve history and benefit DC Youth

5. What Douglas County to purchase the facility and transfer deed to the school district for K-12 education Limited conservation easements to access National Forest A great place to learn in a local environment

6. Opportunity for L. I. F. E. (Learning In a Fun Environment) This partnership could mean that Outdoor Education once again becomes an affordable option for all Douglas County students. It would be a WIN for the County, a WIN for the School District and most importantly a WIN for Students.

7. Commitment Douglas County School District would own and operate the facility The goal after year one is to be a self sustaining program while providing great learning opportunities for students

8. Connections to Stategic Plan Commitments to students, parents, staff and community Priorities - Choice and World Class Education

9. Timeline County purchase of property – September 2011 Student day trips- early spring 2012 Overnight outdoor education - late spring 2012

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