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Regrouping and Listening • Community Survey immediately followed May election

• Conversations followed with Staff and Community Members

• Analysis of voter turnout completed

• Survey found a discomfort with consolidating the High Schools and Middle Schools on one site

• Community agrees and understands the need for infrastructure, technology, and security upgrades

• Community desires to preserve and expand opportunities for students

What did we learn?

We Listened!• Two High Schools remain at their

current locations

• Infrastructure, technology, and security upgrades remain a focus of the 2020 Program

• Exciting Program opportunities expanded for students• Classrooms at Meisner

Overall Bond Scope reduced by 25%, thus reducing the impact to

taxpayers

Bond 2020 Focus Areas

Millage Comparison

Impact of the Debt Millage* Increase

*Millage Rate = Bond Debt and Sinking Fund Debt (.4 mills)

Taxpayer Impact

Market Value of Your Home

Taxable Value of Your Home

(1.5 mill increase)

Annual Increase in Taxes

Estimated Monthly Increase

$80,000 $40,000 $60.00 $5.00

$100,000 $50,000 $75.00 $6.25

$120,000 $60,000 $90.00 $7.50

$200,000 $100,000 $150.00 $12.50

$300,000 $150,000 $225.00 $18.75

Secondary Schools 6-12 Grades• Research based evidence on 6-12 grade configuration

• Several winners of Great Schools’ College Success Award credit their combined 6th -12th grade models as part of their success. https://www.greatschools.org/gk/csa-winners/

“When middle and high schools work together, it can have a big impact on student success, including higher graduation rates and higher GPAs.”

GreatSchools.org April, 2019

1. Students become familiar with a school’s culture and expectations earlier.

2. Students have the opportunity to build longer lasting relationships with teachers.

3. Staff can identify and intervene with students earlier.

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/csa-winners/

Reducing Transitions for Students• A study of 232 Michigan schools revealed that a reduction of

school-to-school transitions and longer grade spans within schools is positively correlated with improvements in student achievement.

• Some studies have found that schools with more grade levels per building evidenced not only higher academic achievement, but also better attendance rates, self-esteem and attitudes towards school.

• HS students can be tutors and role models for MS students.

• Administrators of 6-12 schools say the structure offers special opportunities for learning.

• Teachers collaborate across grades and students receive a strong and consistent network of support.

• More coherent course scheduling for students.

• Fosters a sense of community in schools.

Benefits of 6-12 Integration

Considerations of 6-12 Uniqueness• Continue to meet the needs of two distinct student groups.

• Boundaries must be observed• Separate events and dances

• Separate physical space in the school building

Marine City 6-12 Campus

Conceptual Drawing


Conceptual Drawing

General Academic Space for Grades 6-8


Conceptual Drawing

Current MS Band

HS Band

Marine City 6-12 Campus• Create safe & secure entry vestibule /

welcome center

• Install additional security cameras

• Remodel athletic entrance

• Partially demolish Middle School wing

• Renovate existing building (ceiling and flooring)

• Replace roof and windows

• Add windows to existing cafeteria

• Provide flexible/collaborative furniture for enhanced student learning

• Update technology

• Replace public announcement and clock systems

• Upgrade locker rooms

• Remodel pool area

• Relocate JV baseball field

• Rebuild tennis courts

• Replace drives, parking lots and sidewalks

St. Clair 6-12 Campus

Conceptual Drawing


Conceptual Drawing

General Academic Space for Grades 6-8


Conceptual Drawing

ProposedMS Band

Proposed Fine Arts Space

St. Clair 6-12 Campus• Create safe & secure entry vestibule /

welcome center

• Install additional security cameras

• Remodel athletic entrance

• Remodel and expand Media Center

• Construction classroom addition to support middle school

• Renovate existing building (ceiling and flooring)

• Replace roof and windows

• Remodel restroom facilities

• Install new fire protection system

• Update HVAC system –boilers/heating/cooling

• Upgrade electrical system for increased efficiency




• Construct gym and locker rooms

• Remodel locker rooms

• Remodel pool area

• Upgrade softball field

• Install tennis court lights


New Innovation / Early Childhood Center at Meisner Site

Conceptual Drawing

• Create safe & secure entry vestibule / welcome center

• Construct STEM/STEAM labs - flexible learning spaces

• Construct two additional Early Childhood classrooms

• Replace roof and window


• Update HVAC system –boilers/heating/cooling





New Innovation / Early Childhood Center at Meisner Site

Flexible Classroom Examples

Belle River Elementary School

Conceptual Drawing

Belle River Elementary School• Create safe & secure entry vestibule / welcome center

• Remodel existing building (ceiling and flooring)


• Update HVAC system – boilers/heating/cooling






Pine River Elementary School

Conceptual Drawing

Pine River Elementary School• Create safe & secure entry vestibule / welcome center









St. Clair Elementary School - Floor 1

Conceptual Drawing

St. Clair Elementary School Floor 2

Conceptual Drawing

St. Clair Elementary School• Create safe & secure entry vestibule / welcome center

• Transform site from a Middle School to Elementary (addressing vehicular, bus and parent drop off)


• Install fire protection system






• Replace drives, Parking Lots and Sidewalks

• Relocate new age appropriate playground equipment

Palms Elementary School

Conceptual Drawing

Palms Elementary School• Create safe & secure entry vestibule / welcome center









Arts and Athletics

Stadium Upgrades• Renovate team locker rooms

• Remodel ticket/concession building for increased security

• Create designated entrance area

• Construct new access road to and from King Road

Performing Arts Center Upgrades• Upgrade lighting and rigging systems

• Upgrade technology infrastructure

Bond Program EstimateBelle River Elementary School $ 5,023,589

St. Clair Elementary School $ 7,898,457

Pine River Elementary School $ 5,264,482

Palms Elementary School $ 4,359,170

Marine City 6-12 Campus $ 34,816,573

St. Clair 6-12 Campus $ 36,801,653

New Innovation / Early Childhood Center $ 18,431,383

Performing Arts Center $ 222,592

Stadium $ 1,503,455

Maintenance Building $ 16,042

Transportation Building $ 16,133

Minus Estimated Interest Earnings ($ 1,453,529)

Total Bond Program Estimate $112,900,000

Potential Economic Impact• Critical upgrades may get more expensive if not corrected now

• Current lower interests rates could provide District with ability to pay a smaller interest amount

• Value of a community often rests on the quality & marketability of its schools

• A bond program can provide opportunities for local contractors and businesses

• District’s current debt levy of 1.68 mills (2.08 with Sinking Fund) is projected to progressively diminish, giving the District the opportunity to fund these projects with less impact to the millage rate

Moving Forward• Needs do not go away

• ECSD Declining Enrollment

• Aging Buildings / Infrastructure Needs /Outdated Technology

• Building Utilization will continue to be assessed. Future building closures may occur.

Important Dates

Registration and absentee applications are available online at michigan.gov/vote

Registration

2/24/20

Last Day to register

in any manner other

than in person

2/25 thru 3/10

In-person registration

with local clerk

Election Day

March 10th

2020

michigan.gov/vote

New Absentee Voter Rules• Due to passage of Statewide ballot proposal in Nov. 2018, all

registered voters in Michigan may now request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason.

• Once ballots are available in your clerk’s office, you can walk in, fill out an absentee application, and immediately be given your ballot to cast your vote.

• Absentee Applications• www.michigan.gov/vote• In your school buildings• At your clerk’s office

http://www.michigan.gov/vote

For More Information• Visit eastchinaschools.org

• Contact Superintendent Suzanne [email protected]

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