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WISE COUNTY SCHOOL DIVISION Consolidation/PPEA PROCESS

WISE COUNTY SCHOOL DIVISION Consolidation/PPEA PROCESS. Wise County Public Schools Consolidation Process. 1. Division Enrollment 5,900 2. Schools 14 (6 ES, 3 MS, 3 HS, Voc., Alt.) 3. High School Enrollment 2,120 4. Had Six High Schools a. Built in 1950s b. Enrollment 194 – 540

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WISE COUNTY SCHOOL DIVISION Consolidation/PPEA PROCESS

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  1. WISE COUNTY SCHOOL DIVISION Consolidation/PPEA PROCESS

  2. Wise County Public Schools Consolidation Process 1. Division Enrollment 5,900 2. Schools 14 (6 ES, 3 MS, 3 HS, Voc., Alt.) 3. High School Enrollment 2,120 4. Had Six High Schools a. Built in 1950s b. Enrollment 194 – 540 c. Cost per student 6,000 – 12,000 5. Consolidation Plan a. Consolidate into 3 schools b. Build 2 new (PPEA) c. Renovate 1 (bid/build)

  3. Consolidation Savings

  4. Consolidation BenefitsCurriculum Advantages 1. Maintain Current Programs 2. Allowed Remedial Programs a. English 9a/10A b. College passport c. Pre-Algebra 3. Increased Dual Enrollment a. Classroom teacher b. Associate Degree or Gen. Ed. 4. Increased Electives a. Middle school electives b. Alternative MS school c. Fine arts program 5. Created Physical Elements a. Computer/Science labs b. Technology in classrooms c. Place disciplines together

  5. Consolidation BenefitsInstructional Advantages 1. Strengthen Teaching Staff a. Good ideas from all schools b. Target strengths of teachers c. Created strong teams d. Balanced PTRs (electives) e. Focus on one subject f. Reduced referrals (6.7 to 4.3 per day) 2. Strengthen Administrative Teams a. Principals and asst. principals b. Guidance counselors c. Focus on continuous school improvement 3. Increased Dual Enrollment a. Classroom teacher b. Associate Degree or Gen. Ed. 4. Staff Management Plan a. Early retirement incentive b. Proactive planning

  6. Consolidation BenefitsExtra-Curricular Advantages 1. Strengthen Athletic Teams a. Had small/uncompetitive teams b. Unified athletes/coaching staffs c. State/runner-up champions 2. Created New Teams a. Band programs b. Wrestling c. Crosscounty/tennis/track/drama d. Soccer 3. Decreased Costs a. Fewer coaches to pay b. Travel less miles (12,000 less) c. Utilize existing equipment d. Less field maintenance/preparation

  7. Consolidation BenefitsState Ranking SOL Results 2013 1. Math 5th in state 2. Science 15thin state 3. History 14thin state 4. Grade 11 Writing 14thin state 5. Grade 3 Reading 9thin state 6. Grade 3 Math 5th in state 7. Math 6 Math 10th in state 8. Algebra I 11th in state 9. Algebra II 13th in state 10. Geometry 6th in state (57% few and reduced lunch)

  8. Private-Public Education Act:Alternative to Traditional Procurement

  9. What is the PPEA Process? • The PPEA is a procurement process designed to bring private sector expertise to bear on public projects - saving time and money. • It has allowed private entities to "acquire, design, construct, improve, renovate, expand, equip, maintain or operate qualifying projects" and encourages innovative approaches to financing construction and renovation. • The law created resources to fund a comprehensive range of projects, including schools, wastewater treatment plants, and telecommunications infrastructure - essentially any type of public venture.

  10. What are the PPEA Benefits? 1. Allows greater selection flexibility 2. Shortens construction process 3. Reduces owner’s risk 4. Provides GMP 5. Allows free review of designs 6. Provides A/E best ideas 7. Eliminates conflicts 8. Balances design/costs 9. Allows value-engineering 10. Requires little upfront cost

  11. Pre-Construction Services 1. Needs Assessment 2. Initial Design 3. Cost Estimates 4. Construction Schedule 5. Site Location 6. Financial Assistance a. Debt service b. Debt capacity c. Investment

  12. What are the PPEA Steps? 1. Develop educational specifications 2. Proposal submission a. Conceptual stage b. Detailed stage 3. Inform affected jurisdictions 4. Decide on proposal review fee 5. Make decision to accept or reject 6. Post winning proposals 7. Enter into competitive negotiations 8. Develop comprehensive agreement 9. Post comprehensive agreement 10. Approve with both boards

  13. How has PPEA helped WCPS? 1. Allowed us to move quickly 2. Allowed us to select the best 3. Allowed us to change elements 4. Retained the original cost (GMP) 5. Provided unmatched expertise 6. Unified A/E with contractors 7. Required little upfront cost 8. Reduced our risk factors 9. Allowed value engineering

  14. What is needed? 1. School Board Policy 2. Board of Supervisors or City Policy 3. Educational specifications 4. Consultation with PPEA expert 5. Secure funding

  15. How do you find the Money? 1. Consolidation/Operational savings a. School enrollment (600) b. Consolidate 3 schools c. Realize at least $3 million savings 2. SOQ freeze (5 years) 3. Debt Service a. Construction cost $50 million b. 20 year at 3% c. $3 million debt service d. $3 million consolidation savings 4. Benefits a. Greater curriculum b. Greater extra-curricular opportunities c. More direct instruction ratio d. More efficient e. More SOQ funded positions

  16. Contact Information • Dr. Jeff Perry, (276) 328-8017 jperry@wise.k12.va.us • Ron Vicars, (276) 328-8017 rvicars@wise.k12.va.us

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