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DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow. A New choice for Douglas County Students, Parents, Staff and Community A partnership between Douglas County and Douglas County School District One Special Place …

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DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

A New choice for Douglas County Students, Parents, Staff and Community

A partnership between Douglas County and Douglas County School District

One Special Place …

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Formerly the Emily Griffith Center• Over 99 acres• 13 Buildings• 52,471 square feet• Present market value = $ 1.5M

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

• WHY ?• WHAT ?• OPPORTUNITY ?• OUR COMMITMENT ?• CONNECTIONS TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN ?• TIMELINE ?

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Why

• Zoning issues

• Burden on law enforcement and local fire department

• Water

• Endangered species credits

• County desires to partner with DCSD to preserve history and benefit DC Youth

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

What

• Douglas County to purchase the facility and transfer deed to the school district for K-12 education

• Limited conservation easements to access National Forest

• A great place to learn in a local environment

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Opportunity for L. I. F. E. (Learning In a Fun Environment)

This partnership could mean that Outdoor Education once again becomes an affordable option for all Douglas County students . It would be a WIN for the County, a WIN for the School District and most importantly a WIN for Students.

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Commitment

• Douglas County School District would own and operate the facility

• The goal after year one is to be a self sustaining program while providing great learning opportunities for students

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Connections to Stategic Plan

• Commitments to students, parents, staff and community

• Priorities- Choice and World Class Education

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Timeline

• County purchase of property – September 2011• Student day trips- early spring 2012• Overnight outdoor education - late spring 2012

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

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