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“Pulse of the Community” About the…
Focusing on Student Centered Learning Environments
September 21, 2015
Next Major Construction Project
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Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Schedule, Additional Input, and Key Messages
Background: Thank you! – Los Alamos County Residents• 20 Year Plan and Major Expenditures• 2015 and 2016 Projects, Funding• Process for PSFA Matching Funds• Schools on the “100 List”
• Barranca – rank #37• Chamisa - rank #70• Piñon – rank #76
• Mountain - rank #172 • Summary
Small Group Dialogue and Comments
Wrap-up and Next Steps
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SeptemberSeptember
OctoberOctober
Meeting Purpose: seek input, ideas, and suggestions regarding future school construction and maintenance in the Los Alamos Public Schools
Time: 5:30 – 7:30PM
Thursday, September 17, 2015 – Aspen Elementary School• Monday, September 21, 2015 – Barranca Elementary School
• Thursday, October 15, 2015 – Piñon Elementary School• Monday, October 19, 2015 – Chamisa Elementary School
Community Engagement Schedule
NovemberNovember
• Decision Planned for Tuesday, November 10, 2015 – School Board Meeting
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Additional Community Input
Added Options for Sharing Ideas about Future School Construction in Los Alamos
Added Options for Sharing Ideas about Future School Construction in Los Alamos
School Board Meetings
September 24, 2015
October 13, 2015
October 22, 2015
November 10, 2015
Updates and Public CommentUpdates and Public Comment
1. Sept. 29 Leaders Breakfast, Hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools2. Email: [email protected]. County Council meetings4. Business community meetings5. Los Alamos National Laboratory staff6. Nonprofit organization meetings
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School Board Messages
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• We are very appreciative of the support from home owners
• “LAPS is not done yet, there’s still work to do”
• We are here to help answer questions and listen to suggestions about future construction projects for LAPS
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High School 2011-12
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Middle School 2012-13
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Aspen Elementary School 2013-14
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20 Year Plan and Major Expenditures
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2009 Bond Vote $40M Total Project Cost PSFA Share
High School New Building and Renovation
$27,443,689 $7,103,106
High School Gym Storage and Locker Room Remodel
$1,790,625 N/A
Middle School New Classrooms and Renovation*
$18,643,102 $6,152,223
Sullivan Field $591,592 N/A
2013 Bond Vote $20M Total Project Cost PSFA Share
Aspen New Classrooms and Remodel
$18,021,836 $5,947,206
* Partially funded by 2013 Bond Funds
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2015 Projects – Funded with 2013 Bond $
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Aspen Playground $150,000
Mountain Drainage $154,000
High School Painting $40,000
Mountain Window Replacement* *To begin mid-Oct 2015
$141,000
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2016 Planned Projects – 2013 Bond $
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Music Wing Renovations $700,000
Smith Auditorium Structural $625,000
Middle School Kitchen Upgrades $550,000
E-Wing HVAC $250,000
High School Parking Lot Asphalt $500,000
Elementary School Design $900,000
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Process for PSFA Matching Funds
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1. Facilities Master Plan (Completed)
2. Education Specifications (Beginning)
3. Apply and Present to PSCOC - February
4. Design Process
5. Request Approval for School Construction
6. Construction Phase
7. Post-Occupancy Evaluation
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Bonding Capacity
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1. Formula to Determine Bonding Capacity
(District Taxable Value)1 x .06 = Total Bonding Capacity
1 “District Taxable Value” is one third of the total assessed value of property in Los Alamos County
2. Total Bonding Capacity – Outstanding Debt = Current Available Bonding Capacity
3. Current PSCOC Match for Qualified Projects = 45%
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Funding
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• Large capital funding - restricted to GO Bonds or HB33 • HB33 Referendum Election - February 2016 (3.25 mils yields
approximately $2.2 million per year)• Bond Election - February 2017 ($11 million)• LAPS is eligible for 45% match - projects on the “100 list” if
bonded to capacity• New from PSFA this year - 45% match is available for school
consolidations
OperationsMinor
MaintenanceMajor
MaintenanceCapital
Re-investment
Funding Formula HB-33 (Referendum) GO Bonds
What are the funding categories?
Revenue Sources
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Barranca PSFA rank: 37*
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Issue: poor ADA access across the campus
Issue: poor eaves and gutter systems
Issue: old single pane windows*Eligible for PSFA participation
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Barranca
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Major Maintenance Completed2005 Concrete Work $ 47,000
2006 Replace Unit Ventilators School Wide and New Boiler $ 346,000
2007 Upgrade and Enlarge Main Gas Line $ 167,000
2008 Window wall in West Corridor 200-Wing $ 63,000
2010 Upgrade Intercom $ 18,000
2012 200-Wing ADA Restroom upgrades $ 45,000
2011, 2013 Roofing, 400-Wing, GYM (Approx. 23.5% of school), Insurance $ 450,000
Total $1,136,000
Top Priority Projects for Next 5-7 Years
Roofing Replacement (100, 200, 300 Kinder) $ 1,300,000Security Camera Upgrade $ 69,000Exterior Plumbing/Sewer Line Replacement $ 407.000Fire Sprinklers (none presently in Building) $ 654,000ADA Sidewalk and Entry $ 141,000Upgrade Windows and Vestibules $ 1,200,000
Total $ 3,771,000
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Chamisa PSFA rank: 70*
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*Eligible for PSFA participation
Issues: ADA, interior ramps need to be lengthened and slope lessened,restrooms need to be updated
Issue: gym HVAC needs to be updated
Issue: 1/3 of campus housed in portable buildings which are nearing end of life
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Chamisa
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Major Maintenance Completed2007 HVAC, All Bldg. Classrooms $
348,0002008 Electrical Upgrade, Main Panel, Feeders and Sub-Panels $
333,0002011 Office and Custodial Remodel $ 45,0002012 Security Cameras $ 33,0002014 Roofing, Art, Music and Restrooms (Approx. 10%) $
35,000Total $
794,000
Top Priority Projects for Next 5-7 YearsRoofing Replacement (Primary and Mid team Pods and Admin) $ 1,800,000HVAC Upgrades in GYM $ 225,000Fire Protection Upgrades Art Rm. Kiln and Custodial Closets $ 22,000Electrical Upgrades, Branch Circuits $ 552,000ADA Compliance (Restrooms, Nurses Office, Ramps) $ 293,000
Total $2,956,000
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Piñon PSFA rank: 75*
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*Eligible for PSFA participationIssue: ADA compliant ramps needed across the campus
Issue: overhangs and eaves need to be reworked to prevent icing and damage to undersides of overhangs
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Piñon
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Major Maintenance Completed2008 Electrical Upgrade, Branch Circuits $ 226,0002009 Gym HVAC $ 157,0002009 Sewer Line Replacement, Main Line $ 138,0002010 Admin Office HVAC $ 65,0002011 Permanent Walls in 600 Wing $ 67,0002012 Security Camera System $ 69,0002012, 2013 Roofing, 200 and 600 Wings (Approx. 23%) $ 400,000
Total $1,122,000
Top Priority Projects for Next 5-7 Years
Upgrade Roof and Overhanging Eaves (All Bldgs.) $1,640,000Upgrade Windows and Vestibules $1,200,000Replace HVAC Systems, Room Ventilators and Boiler $ 550,000Improve Front ADA Entrance $ 100,000Fire Sprinklers (none presently in Building) $ 654,000
Total $4,144,000
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Recap - Schools Eligible for State-Match
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Major Projects Completed
Barranca $1,136,000
Chamisa $ 794,000
Piñon $1,122,000
(Rank) Projects Needed in Next 5-7 Years(37) Barranca – 406 students $3,771,000(70) Chamisa – 280 students $2,956,000(75) Pinon – 316 students $4,144,000
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School Board Considerations
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Important Questions to Review Before Nov 10 Decision Will renovating the lowest ranked school increase our odds for
receiving PSCOC matching funds? What are the security issues at Barranca and Piñon? What are pros and cons to “design one, build two” or “design one,
build two, replace three” and will this approach increase our odds for receiving PSCOC matching funds?
What is the impact of local, state, and global economic conditions? Should we consider the potential cost savings from near term major
facilities projects?o Barranca ~$3.8Mo Chamisa ~$3.0Mo Pinon ~$4.1M
Should we consider the likelihood that about 90 homes will be constructed in White Rock? When will the new homes be occupied?
What are the short and long-term hiring trends at the Lab?
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Summary
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• Our General Obligation Bond must be renewed by vote in 2017
• November 2015 decision is required on next school construction project
• Past two major GO funding cycles were HUGE successes
No tax rate increase!
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Small Group Dialogue and Comments
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Questions and Follow-up
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• Contact a School Board MemberJim Hall, President
Matt Williams, Vice President
Andrea Cunningham, Secretary
Jenny McCumber, Member
Bill Hargraves, Member
• Superintendent’s Office (505) 663-2230
• Chief Operations Office (505) 663-3281