An Update on the Transformation Plan, School Finances, and the Vision for Education Facilities Plan for 21 st Century Learning Presentation to the Citizens of Sandusky, Ohio Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Sandusky High School Cafeteria 6:00 pm
THANK YOU TO THE SANDUSKY COMMUNITY 1
Gina Deppert, Brigitte Green-Churchwell, Martha Murray, Jeff Krabill, Kate Vargo, Thomas Patterson, and Dr. Eugene T.W. Sanders 2
PRIDE TRADITION EXCELLENCE PURPOSE: The purpose of our meeting is to update the Citizens of Sandusky, Ohio about the upcoming proposals regarding the Transformation Plan, Financial Status, and the 2016 School Facilities Vision for the Sandusky City Schools. 3
GOALS FOR OUR MEETING TODAY: 1. Provide an overview of activities since November 2014 that has resulted in the facilities proposals and an overview of the district s financial stability. 2. Communicate that the facilities recommendation is based on the district's academic goals, called The Transformation Plan. 3. Communicate all of the significant aspects of the facilities plan, including the rationale, vision, logic, configuration, proposals, options on location, the historic nature of this facilities opportunity, and our partnership with Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). 4. Provide comprehensive details on all cost factors associated with the proposals. 5. Continue our commitment to transparency and open dialogue on all issues associated with the facilities vision and to post all comments and questions on our website for observation and review by all members of the community. 4
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GENERAL FUND OPERATING REVENUE TOTAL: $44,522,056 Other Revenue $6,680,849 15% FINANCIALS Sandusky City Schools General Fund Cash Balance expected to continue to increase each year. The General Fund Cash Balances are used as a Rainy Day reserve fund to offset emergencies. State Education Aid $19,068,579 43% Local Property Taxes $18,772,628 42% The Ohio Department of Education has increased funding to the district approximately 7.5% for the current school year. The Five Year Financial Forecast for the operating budget is projecting Sandusky City School to continue to remain financially stable 6
KEY TERMS TO UNDERSTAND Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC): A state agency in Columbus created to work with local school districts to build and renovate schools in the state of Ohio, as a result of the tobacco settlement dollars. Two key roles for the OFCC with our district will be to work as a partner with SCS to build schools and determine the percentage of local share that taxpayers will pay to receive the state share to build new buildings. Co-Funded Percentage: A co-funding percentage is determined by OFCC that will split the cost of the facilities program with the local school district citizens and the State of Ohio. The current cost sharing percentage for the Sandusky City School Residents is 36% and the State share is 64%. Local Funded Initiative (LFI): A cost that is not shared by the State of Ohio (OFCC) for the facilities program. This is a cost that the district citizens must cover 100% of the cost for items that the State will not co-fund based on the OFCC rules. Examples of facilities not co-funded include auditoriums, swimming pools, athletics facilities, and PreK rooms. 7
KEY TERMS TO UNDERSTAND (cont.) STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Maintenance Millage: All OFCC projects in Ohio are required to have a financial amount set aside in order to ensure that there are dedicated funds to address building maintenance for the newly built facilities in the district. The OFCC (State of Ohio) has a required millage of.50 (or one-half mill). Abatement/Demo Budget: A specific financial amount will be dedicated to abating and demolishing school buildings and is a separate part of the each presented proposal. 8
CORE DESIGN VALUES OF THE FACILITIES VISION Emphasis on centralizing educational classes and students as a collective group (grade level being organized together to enhance educational attainment) Science labs at Sandusky High School to support the STEAM initiative (upgrade science labs at SHS for the first time since 1957) A commitment to PreK education for early childhood development Identifying Local Funded Initiative investments that support long-term goals for students and families Investment in the Frohman Planetarium to upgrade to a 21 st Science Center Learning Facility Partner with the City of Sandusky and interested business, civic, and social agencies to identify a purpose for historic buildings in the district 9
CORE DESIGN VALUES OF THE FACILITIES VISION (cont.) Room 300 and Room 301 at Sandusky High School redesigned for an enhanced learning environment Seek input and feedback on the facilities vision Communicate the facilities vision as a key economic and historic community development opportunity Present a consensus plan to the Board of Education for a formal partnership agreement with OFCC by Thursday, April 7, 2016 Consider placing a bond issue on the ballot for consideration for November 2016 10
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Scenario 1: Build a PreK-6 school on the site next to Sandusky High School. Renovate current science labs at Sandusky High School. A local funded initiative would include the following upgrades: science labs, upgrades for the Frohman Planetarium at the Sandusky High School, Rooms 300 and 301 at Sandusky High School and technology upgrades to include wireless connectivity. This would also cover additional preschool classrooms that are not funded by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. * All millage projections include a required one half mill for maintenance of facilities. This is required by state mandate. ** Actual millage will be confirmed by the Erie County Auditor s Office. 12
Scenario 2: Build a new PreK-2 at the current Hancock Elementary site, and build a new 3-6 on the current Ontario Elementary site. Renovate current science labs at Sandusky High School. A local funded initiative would include the following upgrades: science labs, upgrades for the Frohman Planetarium at the Sandusky High School, Rooms 300 and 301 at Sandusky High School and technology upgrades to include wireless connectivity. This would also cover additional preschool classrooms that are not funded by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. * All millage projections include a required one half mill for maintenance of facilities. This is required by state mandate. ** Actual millage will be confirmed by the Erie County Auditor s Office. 13
Scenario 3: Build Global Education Center (GEC) on site next to Sandusky High School with indoor track and with a 50M swimming pool. Or build the GEC with a 3-6 building on site and have a PreK-2 building at either current Ontario Elementary or current Hancock Elementary. A local funded initiative would include the following upgrades: science labs, upgrades for the Frohman Planetarium at the Sandusky High School, Rooms 300 and 301 at Sandusky High School and technology upgrades to include wireless connectivity. The new PreK-2 building and a new 3-6 building will be co-funded from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. * All millage projections include a required one half mill for maintenance of facilities. This is required by state mandate. ** Actual millage will be confirmed by the Erie County Auditor s Office. 14
Scenario 4A: Build a new Sandusky High School This scenario involves demolishing the current Sandusky High School and building a brand new school on the current site. The construction of a new high school would include the current middle school student population and would essentially comprise a grade 7-12 configuration. Based upon the current square footage of the building, which is 380,000 square feet, the new high school would be reduced by 65,000 square feet because of the smaller enrollment numbers. In this scenario, Ohio Facilities Construction Commission would not co-fund the construction of a new auditorium, auxiliary gym, and natatorium. * All millage projections include a required one half mill for maintenance of facilities. This is required by state mandate. ** Actual millage will be confirmed by the Erie County Auditor s Office. 15
Scenario 4B: Renovate the Current Sandusky High School This scenario involves renovating the entire Sandusky High School. Renovation essentially means a new heating and air conditioning system and renovating the current structure. The renovation of our current high school would include the current middle school student population and would essentially be a grade 7-12 configuration. Based upon the current 380,000 square footage building, a renovated high school would cost additional Local Funded Initiative because our student enrollment is less than the square footage that Ohio Facilities Construction Commission will co-fund, resulting in additional cost to renovate the building. The required Local Funded Initiative for renovation will be $18,320,542.00. * All millage projections include a required one half mill for maintenance of facilities. This is required by state mandate. ** Actual millage will be confirmed by the Erie County Auditor s Office. 16
POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR ALL DISTRICT FACILTIES BASED ON VARIOUS SCENARIO OPTIONS Hancock Elementary and Ontario Elementary Schools will have new buildings, demolished, or repurposed for investment options based on the presented scenarios Mills Elementary School to be repurposed into the Adult Education and Career Center for Sandusky City Schools (allowing more space for Sandusky Middle School students) Osborne Elementary Schools identified as a repurposed facility in partnership with the City of Sandusky (potential repurpose as a mixed-used senior citizens facility) Venice Heights Elementary School to be repurposed into the Regional Center for Advanced Academic Studies (full-time gifted center with expansion options for program development) Jackson Junior High facility identified as a partial demolition, with goal of capitalizing on retaining the gymnasium and auditorium, and potential use as a transitional space Adams Junior High facility retained as a educational option and transitional space (retain vision for the Sandusky Digital Academy) 17
KEY NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINE Share and receive feedback from internal and external stakeholders (SCS faculty and staff, parents, students, business leaders, faith leader, elected officials, and interested citizens) Brief the Editorial Board of the Sandusky Register Communicate the facilities vision via district website, social media, and related local communications outlets Conduct community forums in January, February and March Communicate the key timeline of Thursday, April 7, 2016 as the date for the Board of Education to formalize a vote to partner with OFCC and the selection of a building scenario and specific locations Communicate and seek feedback at monthly school board meetings in February, March, and April 2016 18