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How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be reduced?

How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be reduced?. Rangeview High School Project Citizen May 12 th 2006. Identifying the Problem. Rangeview High School Statistics. Capacity including mobiles is 1,800 students Current attendance at RHS is 2,252 students

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How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be reduced?

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  1. How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be reduced? Rangeview High School Project Citizen May 12th 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 High increases between 1992 and 2001 www.Aps.K12.co.us

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

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

  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 May9th 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.

  11. School on Weekends or Online Provide an opportunity for students to attend on Saturdays, with a different day off during the week

  12. Improving Current High Schools Improve schools by adding space, renovating, or increasing classroom size

  13. Our Public Policy

  14. Multifaceted Solution for a Multifaceted Problem

  15. Change to Year Round Schedule

  16. Change to Extended Day (7AM-5PM) • Earlier Start • Student Work Schedules • Sport Practices • Teachers Have to Work Longer • Teachers Teach More Classes • Transportation Concerns

  17. Maximize: Mobile Space

  18. Campaign for 2008 Bond

  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

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