1. Recommendation of the Facilities Utilization Advisory Committee Strongsville City Schools March 11, 2010

2. THE PLAIN DEALER SUN STAR COURIER T HE POS T

3. Committee Membership

4. Independence of Committee

6. Ohio I Ohio School Facilities Commission

8. Recommendation of the Facilities Utilization Advisory Committee Strongsville City Schools March 11, 2010

9. Allen Elementary School

10. Short-term guidelines in its recommendations: B B alance K-6 attendance areas to optimal levels Forecast attendance scenarios for each school to ensure the plan works Relocate Gifted Program according to criteria; Assess available classroom space and transportation patterns; Require consistent, timely & accurate communications from the administration Orientation for students at their new schools Consider other closing situations

11. Why Allen Elementary School? Why Allen Elementary School?

12. Why Allen Elementary School? Decline in enrollment throughout the district Anticipated substantial cost savings Other demographic information Deteriorating physical condition of the school Enrollment decline in area Allen serves

13. Allen Elementary School

14. Ohio I Ohio School Facilities Commission

15. Why Allen Elementary School? Crumbling bricks Seeping water in gymnasium Window repair need Roof leaks; needs repair

17. Allen Elementary School

19. Recommendation of the Facilities Utilization Advisory Committee Strongsville City Schools March 11, 2010