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Ticonderoga CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2007 Building Project Proposal

Ticonderoga CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2007 Building Project Proposal. Character Opportunity Value Community. Build a Better Tomorrow. Project Process. July ‘06 advertisement to public to re-convene Community Facilities Committee

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Ticonderoga CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2007 Building Project Proposal

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  1. TiconderogaCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2007 Building Project Proposal Character Opportunity Value Community Build a Better Tomorrow.

  2. Project Process • July ‘06 advertisement to public to re-convene Community Facilities Committee • August ‘06 Committee convenes, tours of all buildings and grounds take place • Fall ‘06 Committee assess needs in terms of Safety, Security, Building Code, and Program • Fall ‘06 Committee Reports to the Board and is then charged with making a project recommendation • Winter-Spring 06-07 Committee meets with architects to discuss options: • August 6, ‘07 BOE adopts a $23,872,700 Building Project with a Referendum vote date of September 25.

  3. 2006-2007 Facilities Committee John Bartlett- Co Chair Marty Fitzgerald Lori Olcott Steve Dunn- Co Chair Dick Gladu Marshall Rocque Mike Moser- Co Chair Mike Graney Jorja Sanders Bill Barnhart Tim Hanson Rick Smith Pam Bresett Skip Hourigan Mike Stipo Chris Burns Brick Howe Renee Swinton Glen&Malinda Chapman George Ianson Tom Thatcher Dean Cook John Lenhart Walter Thorne Joyce Cooper Jim&Marianne Major Don Vradenburg Laurie Cossey John McDonald John Warriner Gray Densmore Pam&Ed Nolan Peter Ward Craig Dixon Bob Palandrani Sr. Jim Wells Bill Dodd Bob Porter Richard Wray Anne Dreimiller Don Olcott Board of Education Collins and Scoville

  4. Project Scope

  5. Character • Qualified Zone Academy Bond • $2.7 Million Dollar Interest Free Loan Provided the District can partner with a community entity which must provide a 10% match • International Paper has agreed to partner and work with the District to create an “Academy” which: • Instill Work-readiness skills to students • Make students aware of the types of character traits employers are seeking • Better prepare students for the challenges ahead in whatever path they choose • This opportunity expires on 12/31/07

  6. Opportunity • New Wing at High School • Ground Floor: Technology • First Floor: Art • Second Floor: Music • Re-introduction of Marine Tech and Recreational Technology Program • Marina Survey • Adult Education • BOCES Leasing Space

  7. Value • The Most Valuable Commodity We Have are our Children • Safety and Security are Essential • Moving Principals Offices/New Classrooms • Improved Communication Systems • Creating Vestibules as Single Points of Entry • Enclosing Libraries at EMS • Parking/Student Drop-off and Lighting at EMS • Carpet Replacement- EMS • Windows at High School • Gymnasium Renovation/Bleacher Replacement • Relocate District Offices

  8. Community • New Cafeteria/Multi-Function Room • Shared Space • Utilities Issues • Over 50 Community Groups keep our facility in constant use • Enclose Current Cafeteria

  9. Financing • QZAB- $2.7 Interest Free Loan- Expires 12/31 • EXCEL Aid- $700,00 State Grant which comes directly off the local share of the project • State Aid- TCS Building aid is 68%- We are currently working with SED on increasing the amount of scope to be aided • 20 year Bond, TCS will retire dept from three projects during the life of this bond • The tax impact will not take place until 2011

  10. What is this Going to Cost Me? Tax Rate Impact Ticonderoga Hague True Current $ 9.9788 $10.6957 $7.750 Projected $11.1583 $11.9599 $8.671 Increase $ 1.1795 $ 1.2642 $ .921 Percent 11.82% 11.81% 11.88%

  11. What is this Going to Cost Me? $100,000 Home Average Increase Ti Hague True No Exemptions $117.95 $126.42 $92.05 Basic Star $ 82.56 $ 88.50 $64.43 Enhanced Star $ 58.97 $ 63.21 $46.02

  12. What is this Going to Cost Me? $500,000 Home Average Increase Ti Hague True No Exemptions $589.75 $632.12 $460.24 Basic Star $554.36 $594.19 $432.62 Enhanced Star $530.77 $568.90 $414.21

  13. Commonly Asked Questions • Why has some of this work been deferred to a building project? • Will a new wing at the HS detract from the original 1929 facility which is on the National Historic Registry? • What is the reason for the increasing costs of building for schools? • Why is TCS Building aid lower than many area schools? • Why the need to build if enrollment is flat?

  14. Next Steps • Community Presentations • September 5- Hague Town Board • September 17- High School Cafeteria at a 6:30 • September 20- Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30 • Sept. 18 Voter Registration Date • September 25- Bond Vote Date 12-8pm • Hague Community Center • Ticonderoga HS Lobby

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