1. How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be reduced? Rangeview High School Project Citizen May 12 th 2006

2. Identifying the Problem

3. Rangeview High School Statistics Capacity including mobiles is 1,800 students Current attendance at RHS is 2,252 students 32 Elementary schools feed into 4 major high schools APS increases it’s student population about 1- 2% per year Student-to-teacher ratio expected to be 1:16, currently it is 1:32

4. Enrollment Trend www.Aps.K12.co.us High increases between 1992 and 2001

5. Boundaries of Aurora Public High Schools www.aps.k12.co./ Explaining the Trend

6. Government Involvement More Resources ($) Involve the Community (bond) Government runs the schools VIA: ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

7. Current Policies Add Mobiles Building More K-8 Schools Eventual School Bond Proposal 2008

8. Take a Look…. The Hallways at Rangeview High School May 9 th 2006

9. What are the Alternative Policies and Solutions?

10. Business Funded Charter Schools Private corporations such as E-470 and home contractors have proposed to build charter schools in their area. AdvantagesDisadvantages School board doesn’t have to fund the building of the school Not as much money is required from the school district per student Would not hold as many students Public schools would get less money Charter schools are built for profit, not for a beneficial education

11. School on Weekends or Online Provide an opportunity for students to attend on Saturdays, with a different day off during the week AdvantagesDisadvantages Not all students would all be in the building on Monday through Friday More flexibility towards students and teachers Takes away from the traditional high school experience More teachers would be needed Harder to keep track of students and maintain contact with them

12. Improving Current High Schools Improve schools by adding space, renovating, or increasing classroom size AdvantagesDisadvantages Schools would be more appealing to prospective students Teachers could better provide for each student More students are still going to continue coming to these schools It is only a temporary solution

13. Our Public Policy

14. Multifaceted Solution for a Multifaceted Problem 2006-2012 OVERCROWDING AT RHS EXTENDED DAY YEAR ROUND SCHOOL MAXIMIZE MOBILE SPACE CAMPAIGN FOR 2008 BOND

15. Change to Year Round Schedule AdvantagesDisadvantages Not all the students are in the school at one time Better Student to Teacher Ratio Cost of Hiring More Teachers Different Vacations

16. Change to Extended Day (7AM-5PM) AdvantagesDisadvantages Less Students in the Building Students Receive More One On One Attention from Teachers Earlier Start Student Work Schedules Sport Practices Teachers Have to Work Longer Teachers Teach More Classes Transportation Concerns

17. Maximize: Mobile Space AdvantagesDisadvantages Less students in school building Does not violate building and fire codes More room for more students Cost expenses Travel in bad weather to mobile Less parking space for teachers and students No Restrooms Poor Communication With Main Building

18. Campaign for 2008 Bond AdvantagesDisadvantages Public Support Public Awareness Smaller Teacher to Student Ratio Neighborhood School More Room for Student Body Raising Taxes in Community Wait for 2012 Building Cost of New High School $50-$70 Million

19. Proposed Building for 2008 Proposed spot for future growth and new APS schools www.aps.k12.co./

20. Constitutionality of Policy The Preamble of U.S. Constitution Establishing public educational facilities promotes the general welfare of the citizens of the United States of America. Amendment x: Reserved Powers It is the state of Colorado’s responsibility to provide the best education to any child. Amendments I and XIV Our new policy will not establish a religion, prohibit free exercise, abridge the freedom of speech or press, or the right of the people to assemble and petition. The state will not be abridging the inalienable rights of citizens without due process.

21. Colorado State Constitution Article 9, Section 1. Supervision of schools ­ board of education Article 9, Section 4. County treasurer to collect and disburse Article 9, Section 5. What school funds consists Article 9, Section 9. State board of land commissioners Article 9, Section 10. Selection and control of public lands

22. ACTION PLAN

23. Spheres to Address and Involve Government APS School Board RHS Administration Private Sphere Voters Real Estate Community

24. Controversial Groups/Issues Northern Aurora residents will be against raising the taxes New housing developers Persuade Real estate agents

25. Our Sources Assistant Superintendent Anthony Sturges APS Planner Joshua Hensley Mr. Robert Bishop (Principal of Rangeview) Aurora City Fire Marshall Keith Hammons Businesses around Rangeview Parents of Students Students of Rangeview Teachers in Rangeview

26. Conclusions & Reflections Something Must Be Done 2006-2012 time frame Research, evidence and passion runs success of policy Advantage and Disadvantages of Working as a group Q & A