PUBLIC FORUM Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan January 16 & 31, 2008 6:30 – 8:00 pm

1. PUBLIC FORUM Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan January 16 & 31, 2008 6:30 – 8:00 pm

2. Thank you for your interest in the future of Center Grove Schools. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

3. Presentation Format • During the presentation, please make a note of any questions you may have • Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for comments and suggestions, as well as questions and answers

4. AGENDA • History of Facilities Studies • Maintenance Plan • Demographics • Elementary Plan • Total Building Plan • Financing Plan • High School Renovation

5. History of Facilities Studies • 1998 – Study by Dr. Boyd • 2002 – Study by Dr. Boyd • 2002 - Advisory Committee • 2004 - Advisory Committee • 2006 – Advisory Committee

6. History of Facilities Studies • 1998 Report • Build additional middle school • Increase student capacities at each elementary school through building additions • “Site limitations exist at West Grove, North Grove, and Maple Grove but not at other four sites”

7. History of Facilities Studies • 2002 Studies • Based on ISU Demographic Projections • Several options presented by committee • Open 7th elementary school in 2004 • Open 8th elementary school in 2006 • Move Transportation/Maintenance building • Move Central Office

8. History of Facilities Studies • 2004 Facility Advisory Committee • Based on new ISU Demographic Study • Build new Maple Grove facility • Design so that the new school could have another school that would adjoin the building in the future • Share HVAC, kitchen equipment, and mechanical facilities • Expand high school

9. History of Facilities Studies • 2006 Facilities Advisory Committee • Used 600 students per elementary school as “functional capacity” • Renovate NG and WG • Increase size of cafeteria and gym • Add classrooms and office space • Add large group instruction areas • Add storage • Develop plan for new central office • When district size grows to 10,000 students • 8 elementary schools • 3 middle schools • 1 high school

10.  Maintenance Plan Committed to keeping our buildings clean, well-maintained, and safe for all staff and students.

11. 20-YEAR FACILITY MAINTENANCE PLAN • Each of our nine schools and other district-owned buildings were thoroughly examined • Evaluations were completed regarding • HVAC • Roof • Technology Infrastructure • Kitchen equipment • Plumbing • Electrical

12. Center Grove Building Maintenance/ Capital Expenditures Plan Annual Maintenance Expenses for all Facilities 2015 $2,524,000 2016 $1,228,250 2017 $2,171,500 2018 $1,815,500 2019 $ 564,500 2020 $1,043,250 2008 $2,157,500 2009 $2,749,000 2010 $3,672,500 2011 $2,026,000 2012 $1,814,500 2013 $1,335,250 2014 $1,435,200 Corporation Total through 2020 - $24,536,950

13.  Demographics CGCSC Enrollment Projections

14. Enrollment & Demographics • Study Data Considered • 2002 (Boyd - ISU) • 2004 (Boyd - ISU) • 2006 (IBRC - IU) 04-07-2006 • 2007(CGCSC) 11-07-2007

15. District Enrollment

16. High School Enrollment CGCSC Projections

17. Enrollment & Demographics • The Board endorses these enrollment projections for long-term planning purposes. • The proposed Facility Plan is based on enrollments projected through 2026-27: • Elementary 4,614 • Middle school 2,479 • High School3,190 • TOTAL 10,284

18.  Proposed Elementary Plan • Committed to providing the best facilities and academic programs for our students.

19. EFFICIENCY • Getting maximum use of facility for minimum expense • Considerations • Energy • Staffing • Transportation • State Expectations • Trends across Indiana

20. Efficiency – Elementary Schools • We intend to provide outstanding academic programs. • Recommended school size for maximum efficiency: • Elementary - 650-750 pupils per school • Middle School - 1000-1200 pupils per school

21. Analysis of our Elementary Schools Four Existing Buildings Can Meet Efficiency Requirements: • Maple Grove, Pleasant Grove, and Sugar Grove can already accommodate 650-750 students. • Center Grove requires addition/renovation to accommodate 650-750.

22. Analysis of our Elementary Schools • West Grove • Built in 1967 • 42,724 square feet • 12.5 acres • Septic system • North Grove • Built in 1965 • 46,190 square feet • 11.26 acres Two Existing Buildings Do Not Meet Efficiency Requirements: It is not feasible to renovate or add on to either school to accommodate 650-750 students due to building and site restrictions.

23. Analysis of WG and NG to Maintain Equity • We believe that all elementary schools should have equitable learning conditions and opportunities. • West Grove and North Grove do not have the same features as the other four elementary schools: • Science lab • Large group instruction room • Large cafeteria • Wide hallways • Large teacher workroom • Large media center • Sprinkler system • Appropriate classroom space for full day kindergarten

24. Analysis of WG and NGto Maintain EQUITY • Cost to make these facilities equitable to other four elementary schools (MG, PG, SG, CG) • $8 million plus for EACH school • This does not include additional classrooms to increase student capacity and program needs, such as full day kindergarten, English as a New Language (ENL), and GT or High Ability.

25. Renovate or Build? Cost Comparisons Build New Elementary School • Estimated Cost: • $18-20 Million • Annual Savings to the General Fund: • $500,000 per year • This solution allows us to operate more efficiently and expand academic programs. Renovate North Grove and West Grove Estimated Cost: $16-17 Million Annual Savings to the General Fund: $0 This “solution” does not allow expanded programs in the classroom

26. Renovate or Build? Renovation of West Grove & North Grove Facilities Restrictions: • Load-bearing concrete block construction does not allow for widening hallways or changing room configuration • Lot sizes do not allow additions for increased capacity • West Grove is on septic system, requiring costly sewer tie-in • Proposed location of I-69 exchange at Smith Valley Road Requirements: Science lab Large group instruction room Large cafeteria Wide hallways Large teacher workroom Large media center Increased student capacity Appropriate classroom space for full day kindergarten

27. Proposed Elementary Plan • Reduce from six to five elementary schools in 2010 (enrollment projection: 3,623) • Build new elementary school south and adjacent to Sugar Grove (Maple Grove model) to open in 2010 • Close West Grove & North Grove, summer of 2010 • Projected to need sixth elementary school in 2014 (enrollment projection: 4,060) • Projected to need seventh elementary school in 2027 (enrollment projection: 4,614)

28. Distribution of StudentsGoal – To reduce from 6 to 5 elementary schools for maximum efficiency

29. Benefits of Proposed Elementary Plan Facility Modern, energy-efficient building Lower Maintenance maintain one new building, rather than two older ones Meets efficiency goal of serving 650-750 students Easily accommodates high-tech multimedia classrooms New building is longer-term facility solution, due to modern construction techniques allowing for future flexibility New Elementary School

30. Benefits of Proposed Elementary Plan • Reduced Staffing • Possible Reduction of 5 Certified Positions, 5 Support Staff Positions • Reassignment of Certified Positions • Reassignment of 14 Support Staff Positions • Potential Annual Savings in the General Fund is approximately $500,000

31. 2008 CG, MG, SG, WG, NG, and PG 6 Principals 6 Counselors 6 Art teachers 6 PE teachers 6 Music teachers 6 Kitchen staffs 6 Custodial supervisors 6 Office staffs (nurse assistant, media assistant, secretary-treasurer, office assistant) 2010 New School and CG, MG, SG, & PG 5 Principals (and one asst. principal) 5 Counselors 5 Art teachers 5 PE teachers 5 Music teachers 5 Kitchen staffs 5 Custodial supervisors 5 Office staffs (nurse assistant, media assistant, secretary-treasurer, office assistant) Staff Adjustments Staff reductions will save approximately $500,000 per year. We believe that changes can be handled through retirements and resignations.

32. Benefits of Proposed Elementary Plan Increased Efficiency • One elementary school is less expensive to operate than two • Provides savings to General Fund • Gives us ability to expand programs to ensure academic excellence • Gifted/High Ability Program • English as a New Language Program • World Languages offerings • Academic offerings at Middle School and High School levels • Full Day Kindergarten

33. Summary of Proposed Elementary Plan • Currently Six Elementary Buildings • Built: 1965 – 2006 • The two oldest buildings are NGE and WGE • Instructional Space: 42,724 – 74,550 sq. ft. • The two smallest buildings are NGE and WGE • Acreage: 11.26 – 121.35 acres • The two smallest sites are NGE and WGE • Recommendation: • Close North Grove and West Grove; • Build additional elementary schools in 2010, 2014 (or whenneeded), and 2027 (or when needed)

34.  Proposed Facilities Plan Meeting High Expectations for Excellence

35. Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan • Renovation • For many years, we have used a 20-year cycle to schedule remodeling • Keeps buildings up to date • Every building will be renovated, beginning with: • High School Renovation – summer, 2009 • Center Grove Elementary – January, 2010 • Pleasant Grove Elementary – 2012

36. Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan • Construction • New elementary school – 2010 • Sixth elementary school on Maple Grove site – 2014 or later (when needed) • Third middle school – 2026 • Seventh elementary school – 2027

37. Proposed 20-Year Facilities Plan • In the next five (5) years, we will raze • the old maintenance and transportation buildings • the two residential houses on Morgantown Rd • Old Maple Grove • However, NG and WG have commercial value Disposal of Unneeded Facilities

38. Summary of Proposed 20-Year Facility • Renovation Over the next 20 years, every building will be renovated • Construction Over the next 20 years, four new schools will be built Three elementary schools One middle school • Disposal In the next five years, seven buildings will be sold or razed

39.  Financing Plan “The good news is, we can complete this 20-Year Plan without raising the tax rate.”

40. School Funding in Indiana

41. Financing Major Projects Through 2015 • Assumption about future assessed valuation growth is critical: • Actual 2007: $2,520,158,340 • Projected 2015: $3,415,847,142 • Projected 2027: $4,638,310,955 • For the past decade, the average increase for AV has been 12%. • The above figures for assessed valuation are based on • 4% increase for 7 years • 3% increase for next 8 years • 2% increase thereafter

42. Financing Major Projects Through 2015 • This proposed plan includes 5 major building projects that total $143.5 million before 2015: • High School renovation • Center Grove Elementary renovation • New Elementary School • Pleasant Grove Elementary renovation • Sixth Elementary School • However, we will request money only when needed.

43. Financing Major Projects Through 2015 • Assumption about future assessed valuation growth is critical. • Beginning in 2015, we project a period of at least 8 years with no major building projects. • Financial goal is to maintain the tax rate at 41 cents in the Debt Service Fund. • The tax rate is the only aspect of local taxes that the school corporation can control

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45. High School Renovation Preparing for growth and equipping students with 21st Century Skills

46. High School Renovation Timeline • March 17, 2008 • School Board review and approval of scope/curriculum • May 2008 • Finalize facility scope and budget • March 2009 • Architect design completed and contracts awarded • January 2009-November 2011 • Construction and Completion

47. Public Forum Comments, Suggestions Questions and Answers