bartlesville public school district “ future schools discussion month”
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Bartlesville Public School District “ Future Schools Discussion Month”. Madison Middle School February 12, 2013. Central Middle School February 5, 2013. LRFPC Representatives. Scott Ambler, Construction/Capital Expense Committee David Austin, Communication Committee - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Bartlesville Public School District
“Future Schools Discussion Month” Madison Middle
SchoolFebruary 12, 2013
Central Middle SchoolFebruary 5, 2013
LRFPC Representatives
Scott Ambler, Construction/Capital Expense Committee David Austin, Communication Committee Scott Bilger, Survey Committee Tracye Caughell, Academic Performance Committee Chuck McCauley, Annual Operating Expenses
Committee Granger Meador, Construction/Capital Expense
Committee
Why do we need a bond issue?
• Decreasing state funding• Increasing student poverty• Aging middle school facilities• Secure entrances for older facilities
BPSD Challenges
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 $-
$2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000
$10,000,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000 $18,000,000 $20,000,000
BPSD Challenges: Decreasing State Funding
State Aid funding formula for the Bartlesville Public School District
BPSD Challenges: Decreasing State Funding
State Aid Formula Fundingfor the Bartlesville Public School District
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
$0$2,000,000$4,000,000$6,000,000$8,000,000
$10,000,000$12,000,000$14,000,000$16,000,000$18,000,000$20,000,000
BPSD Challenges: Increasing Student Poverty
Percentage of students qualifying for federal poverty aid has almost doubled since 1991 to approx. 50%
19911993
19951997
19992001
20032005
20072009
20110%
20%40%60%80%
100%
We are currently living with the consequences of planning
decisions made decades ago. The decisions made now will set
us up for decades to come.
Central Middle School
Built in 1917 with additions in 1926 and 1956 Some cosmetic renovations and HVAC upgrades in
1994
Central Middle School
• Attractive exterior• Downtown location with adjoining park• Has “good bones” but all of the
problems of a building approaching the century mark with outmoded deteriorating interior spaces
• Building envelope (roof, walls) leaking
Central Middle School
• Inadequate cafeteria size requires five lunch periods, disrupting teaching time
• Present entrance does not allow for adequate security
• Several areas of concern in building’s lower level which includes gymnasiums and locker rooms
• Fine Arts space inadequate
Central’s Auxiliary Gym
Central’s Plaster Crumbling
Central’s Crumbling Plaster
Central’s Classroom Floors
Madison Middle School
Built in 1958 with additions in 1960, 1963, 1993
Madison Middle School
• Entire facility has deteriorated enough to require either major renovations or complete replacement
• Gymnasium has ongoing groundwater damage
• Cafeteria/Auditorium has problematic and uneven floor levels
Madison’s Deteriorating Walls
Madison’s Gym Floor (groundwater damage)
Madison’s Decaying Exterior
Madison’s Exterior ‘Windows’
Mid-HighBuilt in 1967 with additions in 1980, 1999, 2009
Mid-High School
• Built as Sooner High School with robust physical plant
• Cafeteria undersized• Unsecured main entrance
Bartlesville High School
Built in 1939 with additions in 1954, 1958, 1963, 1968, 2003-2009
Bartlesville High School
• Transportation and safety issues with athletics and academics between Mid-High and BHS
• Cafeteria is inadequate, with low ceiling and no windows and is only able to serve 150 students
• Alternative High School classes are found on two levels and not isolated from rest of student body
Long Range Facilities Planning Committee following Feb. 2012 Bond Issue
• March - Committee expanded and diversified to 60 members• Members: Ken Allen, Scott Ambler, David Austin, Michelle Baker,
Stan Baughn, Lisa Beeman, Bill Beirerschmitt, Roger Box, Jody Burch, Tracye Caughell, Kelly Diven, Dan Droege, Thad Friedman, Ed Gordon, Carolyn Gorman, Ginger Griffin, John Harris, John Henthorne, Randy John, Sara Jones, Jess Kane, David Kedy, Ron Kennedy, Dan Keleher, Jr., Beth Klauwn, Barry Lowe, Marta Manning, Ryan O’Neil, Dorea Potter, Kevin Potter, Earl Sears, Rick Smith, Heather Snow, Kay Sowers, Scott Townsend, Ron Tribble, Michael Vallandingham, John Williams and John Wolf
• March & April - Independent Focus group studies and Voter surveys completed
• May – Oct - Research performed on comparable and peer school districts
• Nov – Jan - Faculty, staff and student surveys conducted
Research Results: Messages from the Voters
• Focus on improvement to existing facilities
• Students should remain at Central• Should continue with two middle
schools • Total cost should be reasonable• Strong support for high school
expansion beyond 11-12• Two rounds of Staff & Student surveys
Bond Proposal Goals and Priorities
• Provide strong academic setting for students
• Save annual operating expenses• Plan has voter acceptance to allow
passage in a bond issue• Provides flexibility for students and
teachers• Can be reached at a reasonable
capital expense• Provides facilities adequately secured
for student safety
9-12 Configuration Research
• Research and study of peer institutions indicates that fewer transitions benefit academics
• Both advanced students and struggling learners can benefit
• Separate Freshman Academy can ease transition to high school
Present Configuration: Transitions
Bartlesville High School 11-12
Mid-High 9-10Central 6-8
Wayside Kane Jane
Phillips
Madison 6-8Ranch Height
sHoove
r Wilson
Transition
Transition
Transition
6-12 Configurations Considered
• 11-12 high school• 9-10 mid-high• Two 6-8 middle schools
• 10-12 high school • 8-9 mid-high• 6-7 grade center
• 9-12 high school• Two 6-8 middle schools
Research Results: Faculty and Students
• 88% of secondary staff support expanding Bartlesville High School to 9-12 with expanded facilities and a Freshman Academy
• Maintaining present configuration of 11-12 at high school is least preferred option
• Cost savings should go toward instruction, such as preserving class sizes
Two plans emerging thus far…Reconfiguration
• Expand BHS to 9-12• Move Madison to Mid-
High• Renovate Central• $28-34 million• Over $250,000 in
annual operating savings from closing 1 of 4 secondary sites
Renovate what we have
• No grade shifts• Renovate Madison• Renovate Central• $24-30 million• No annual operating
savings
Current Options for Consideration
Renovate what we have and maintain current configuration
• High School – cafeteria/renovate old spaces $ 4.4 million
• Mid-High – cafeteria, security, bus loop, science $ 2.9 million
• Central – Upgrade cafeteria, fine arts, gym, secure entry $ 6 million Option: Also renovate remaining classrooms $ 6 million
• Madison – full renovations, new gym $ 10.2 million
TOTAL Capital Cost $ 24-30 millionOperational Savings $ 0
Current Options for Consideration
Reconfigure to a 9-12 High School• High School – add cafeteria and space for 9th & 10th
(9th in Freshman Academy) $ 21.2 million• Mid-High – secured entrance, science $ 0.4 million• Central –
Upgrade cafeteria, fine arts, gym, secure entry $ 6 million Option: Also renovate remaining classrooms $ 6 million
• Madison – demolition $ 0.3 million Total Capital Cost $28 – 34 millionOperational Savings > $250,000/year
Commonly asked questions
Overcrowding – If 10th grade is added to the high school, an additional wing would be added. The cafeteria would be expanded as well. Separate Freshman Academy – If 9th grade were moved to the High School campus, freshmen would be housed in a separate Freshman Academy. Freshmen would still go to the main building and for extracurricular classes and to the NEW cafeteria, but contact with upperclassmen would be minimized through scheduling. Class Sizes – No part of the operational savings discussed here involve increased class sizes. Individual class sizes vary, but all estimates assume that average class sizes will remain the same.Operational Savings – It is our expectation that savings in operating expenses would be returned to the general fund, freeing up money for smaller class sizes, more competitive salaries, academic materials, etc.
Reconfiguration Plan
Additionsfor grades 9 &
10
Freshman Academy
Central renovation options the same in both plans
Partial OR Fullrenovations ofmain building
Fully renovate north building
Central renovation options the same in both plans
Ground Floor (Delaware Street Level)
Accessible
Gym
SecureOffice
VocalMusic
Orchestra
ClassroomsClassrooms
Classrooms
Central renovation options the same in both plans
First Floor (Cherokee Street Level)
Option:Renovate the rest of this level
Old offices become classrooms
Central renovation options the same in both plans
Second Floor
Option:Renovate this level
Central renovation options the same in both plans
Third Floor
Option:Renovate the restof this level Band
Room
Takeaways
• NO increase in the millage
• Grade 6-12 improvements are crucial to continued excellence
• Must reflect voter feedback: we need your input!
Ongoing updates atwww.bruinbond.com
Question and Answer
Members of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee will
now take questions and comments
Question for you:
If reconfiguring to a 9-12 high school would offer academic benefits and would generate annual savings, would it be worth the additional expense?
Another question for you:
Regardless of 9-12 configuration, would you be willing to spend an additional $5-6 million in order to completely renovate Central and address all of its building needs?