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Coloma Community Schools Community Forum #2 October 25, 2011

Coloma Community Schools Community Forum #2 October 25, 2011. Introductions Purpose - Update - Seek Input - Identify Priorities. Welcome. Tonight’s Agenda. Update Review timeline Review funding & revenue Review goals & strategies - Report findings from Forum #1

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Coloma Community Schools Community Forum #2 October 25, 2011

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  1. Coloma Community Schools Community Forum #2 October 25, 2011

  2. Introductions Purpose - Update - Seek Input - Identify Priorities Welcome

  3. Tonight’s Agenda • Update • Review timeline • Review funding & revenue • Review goals & strategies • - Report findings from Forum #1 • Present updated concepts • Review costs and priorities • Small Group Discussions • Large Group Reporting • Wrap-Up

  4. Timeline 1. Planning Tasks May 2011 2. Facility Assessment Update April 2011 3. Educational Input May / June 2011 4. Hire Construction Manager June 2011 5. School Board Work Session July 2011 6. Steering Committee June - August 7. Community Forum #1 September13 8. Analyze Input and Refine Options Mid Sept. – Mid Oct.

  5. Preliminary Timeline • Community Forum #2 October 25 • Community Survey Early November • 11. Analyze Results Mid November • 12. Final Option Mid November • 13. Board Review and Approval of Preferred Option Late November • 14. Department of Treasury Application Dec / Jan.2012 • 15. Department of Treasury Meeting January 2012 • 16. Bond Campaign Feb. – May 2012 • 17. BOND ELECTION May 8, 2012

  6. Bond Funding • 1991 bonds were re-funded in 1993, and again in 2009 • Savings to Coloma taxpayers = $549,240 • Will be paid off of in 2019

  7. Bond Funding • Current debt levy is 1.4 mills • 87% of school districts in Michigan levy more millage than Coloma • 1 mill increase would raise about $8.2 million with a 20 year bond • 1 mill increase = $100 annually for a home with taxable value of $100,000

  8. Bond Funding • Bond Funds can only be used for facilities, not operations, but can help save General Funds that should be spent on operations. • General Funds can be used for facilities, but should be used for only for operations.

  9. Enhance learning opportunities Improve safety & security Reduce operating costs Reconfigure to better utilize facilities Consolidate in a central location Make High School a 9-12 facility Support programs that attract students and families to Coloma Facility Planning – Goals

  10. Washington Elementary Close Pre-School Relocate Coloma Elementary K-3 Middle School 4-5 Junior High School 6-8 High School 9-12 Athletics Technology Transportation Administration Facility Planning - Strategies

  11. Table #1 $8.5 million ; 1 mill plus Priority on PK–8 H.S. Band and Choir – not athletics Need Technology Pre-K in Coloma Elementary Fix entry at Junior High – security! Small Groups Reports

  12. Table #2 $8.5 million; 1 mill plus Priority on PK–8 H.S. Band and Choir One kitchen for High School and Jr. High? Small Groups Reports

  13. Table #3 Want it all. Stand up for kids! $18.2 million; 2 mills plus Existing 1.4 mills keeps dropping each year Senior citizens need to be convinced Small Groups Reports

  14. Table #4 $16 million; 2 mills Priority on PK–8 and Administration High School Option A Fix existing field Technology – especially at High School Small Groups Reports

  15. Table #5 Want it all (agree with Table #3) $18 million; 2 mills plus Wolverine Athletic Conference Safety and Security in all buildings Coloma Elementary needs other improvements too; don’t just add on Small Groups Reports

  16. Table #6 $10.8 million, plus; 1.5 – 2 mills Priority on PK–8 H.S. Band and Choir Athletics - new field, etc. Safety and security Small Groups Reports

  17. Table #7 How do we get community to agree? Re-align schools first; priority on PK–8 9-12 High School a good idea Don’t ask for everything at once Be careful about “want” vs. “get” Small Groups Reports

  18. Need upgrades, but keep to 1–1.5 mills Anything over $8 million will not pass Need details; savings & expenses Do a Community Survey Identify what level community will support, then prioritize Possible tour of buildings…, see inside! Comment Forms

  19. It’s all important, but personally, athletics is a BIG part of my vote! Concerns about Coloma Elementary Numbers of students Bathrooms too small Cafeteria/Gym can’t serve 4 lunch periods and hold gym class every day Include teachers in planning Comment Forms

  20. Updated Concepts

  21. Move to former Middle School North Renovate 2 classrooms for Pre School Renovate remaining area for Administration Renovation for 2 toilet rooms Entrance canopy Fire alarm improvements Pre School playground Pre School and Administration parking lots (Last Time….)Pre School and Administration

  22. (Last Time….)Pre School and Administration

  23. 6 Kindergarten classroom addition 2 Pre-School classroom addition Office and entry addition Renovate existing office area Kindergarten and Pre-School playground Separate bus loop, drop off and parking Remove “Fine Arts” building (Tonight….)Coloma Elementary PK & K-3

  24. (Last Time….)Coloma Elementary K-3

  25. (Tonight….)Coloma Elementary PK & K-3

  26. Middle School South Building + Gym Windows in windowless classrooms Corridors in academic wings Replace lockers with wider units Replace built-in cafeteria tables Connecting entry/corridor to gym Delivery and storage area Middle School 4-5

  27. Middle School 4-5

  28. Windows in windowless classrooms Corridors in academic wings Replace lockers with wider units Replace built-in cafeteria tables Junior High School 6-8

  29. Junior High School 6-8

  30. Band and Choir addition Convert existing Band/Choir to Art Rooms New Entry Lobby and Administration Offices Auditorium renovation - 600 seats Lobby & Restrooms Dressing/Green Room/Scene Shop Cafeteria / Multipurpose addition 300 seats, 2 periods Kitchen / Servery Delivery / Storage area Expanded fitness/ weight room (Last Time….)High School 9-12 ; Scheme A

  31. (Last Time….)High School Scheme A

  32. Band and Choir addition Convert existing Band/Choir to Art Rooms New Entry Lobby and Administration Offices Auditorium renovation - 550 seats w/ expansion Lower Stage Floor & Raise Stage Roof Dressing/Green Room/Scene Shop Cafeteria / Student Commons renovation 300 seats, 2 periods Relocate Kitchen / Servery Delivery / Storage area Expanded fitness/ weight room (Tonight….)High School 9-12 ; Scheme A

  33. (Tonight….)High School Scheme A-1

  34. High School Scheme A-1

  35. New Field – 2,000 seats Bleachers Press Box Field Lighting Sod Turf, Drainage & Irrigation * Toilet / Concessions Building Ticket Building Team Building Site Work (fencing, pathways, utilities, lighting) Parking Lot (football field size for band practice) * Alternate: artificial turf Athletics

  36. Technology Expand & enhance existing technologies Explore new systems & methods Transportation New Buses (3) Toilet rooms for maintenance building Other Improvements

  37. Small Group Questions • Is this the right long range plan for Coloma Community Schools? • What millage limit do you think voters will support? • Based on that, what projects should be included in this bond proposal?

  38. Large Group Reporting • Group 1 • Group 2 • Group 3 • Group 4 • Group 5 • Group 6 • Group 7

  39. Thank you for your input! Next : Community Survey www.ccs.coloma.org To Be Announced

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