bottineau public schools demographics meeting...jul 15, 2014 · • vo-tech lost classroom space...
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Bottineau Public Schools School Building Project
Community Information Meetings
July 15, 2014
7:00 pm
Central School
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BPS MISSION STATEMENT
“We are here to provide opportunities that allow all students to develop their potential intellectually, socially, and physically as they prepare to meet the challenges of a diverse
global society”.
• Adopted by the Bottineau Public Schools Board of Education.
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WHY IS A NEW SCHOOL PROJECT NEEDED ?
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WHY IS A NEW SCHOOL NEEDED? 1. Safety
Fire Escapes Do Not Meet Current Code Hallways are Dead- Two Emergency Exits Required Per Hallway Cafeteria Is A Fire Trap Cafeteria Is Not Handicap Accessible
2. Change in Educational Methods Differentiated Instruction Classroom Layout vs Current Size Special Needs Requirements
3. Technology Additional Infrastructure Space Requirements Wiring Leads to Asbestos Removal Requirements Heating – Cooling Requirements
4. Number of Classrooms Required Full Day Kindergarten vs Half/Alternating Days Grade Census Increasing in Elementary Modular Classrooms Required for Music, Computer Lab, Library Temporary Classroom on Old Stage
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WHY? SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
Central School Cafeteria • One Small Rear Exit • One Main Stairway Exit • Neither Are Handicap Accessible • Does Not Effectively Handle Student Population 5
WHY? FIRE SAFETY
• Dead End Hallways- Need 2 Escapes
• Fire Escapes Don’t Meet Current Code
• One on South Hallway None On North
• Main Stairway Cannot Be Counted As An Escape
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WHY? CHANGE IN ED METHODS
And NMO
Classroom Design THEN
And NOW - Instructional Area - Computer Work Area
- Teacher Work Area - Reading Center - Listening Center
(sample layout)
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WHY? CLASSROOM SIZE
Central Staff Utilizing Space and Adapting Methods Best As Possible
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WHY? CLASSROOM LAYOUT
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Central School Adapting To
Space Available
New Classroom With Adequate Space For
Teaching and Learning
WHY? CLASSROOM AVAILABILITY • Number of Classrooms Required Has Increased
• PK Moved to Alternative High School Location
• Alternative HS Moved to Vo-Tech Classroom
• Vo-Tech Lost Classroom Space
• Second Floor of Central Not Handicap Accessible
• Speech Meets on the Stage
• Computer Lab, Library, and Music Meet in Modular Classrooms
• Some Learning Time Must Meet in Hallway
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WHY? CURRENT CONDITION
• bA
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Bathrooms Don’t Meet Current ADA Requirements
Stalls Not Wheelchair Accessible Doors Are Too Narrow Sinks Cannot Be Accessed By Wheelchairs
WHAT IS THIS NEW BUILDING PLAN ?
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The BUILDING PLAN – Adds 4 Rooms to the Original South Expansion Plan
• Creates 3 Room Classroom Average for Grades K-6.
– Adds 2 Rooms on West Wing of Current Middle School
– All Current MS, Jr. High, HS Classrooms are Touched
• Upgraded Electrical, Windows, ADA Requirements Addressed as Needed
• Science Labs Gutted/Remodeled to Address Current Classroom Needs
• Exception is Music, Art, MS Gym, MS Locker Rooms.
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The BUILDING PLAN Cont’d. – Vo-Ag Addition to West
• Addresses Space and Program Requirements
– Two Secure Entrances For Entire Campus
• South Entrance by New Administrative Offices – (current library entrance)
• North Side of Holwell Foyer – New Entrance
– New Addition Includes Air Conditioning
– Traffic Flow, Bus Stop, Parking Being Addressed
– Allows for Future Expansion if Needed
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HOW MUCH DOES THE NEW BUILDING PLAN COST ?
AND
HOW WILL WE PAY FOR IT ?
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BUILDING PLAN COSTS
Cost Estimate With Changes
One Location Cost: $15,500,000
Project Coordinator: $ 500,000
Bonding Cost: $ 106,586
Total $16,106,586
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FUNDING SOURCES
GENERAL FUND $ 1,146,586
DPI STATE LOAN $10,000,000
BOND SALE $ 4,960,000
TOTAL $16,106,586
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District Financial Contribution
THE DISTRIC WILL BE CONTRIBUTING $1,146,586 IN CASH TOWARDS THIS PROJECT.
THESE FUNDS ARE COMING FROM OIL AND GAS REVENUE RECEIPTS THAT HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED INTO THE BPS GENERAL FUND.
THESE FUNDS ARE NOT TAXPAYER GENERATED
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State Loan • BPS District Has Qualified for a DPI State Loan
– Funded through the Bank of North Dakota
– $10,000,000 Principal Amount
– 1.41% Fixed Rate
– 20 Year Term
– $2,000,000 To Be Paid Through GPT Oil and Gas Receipts at No Cost to the Taxpayer
IF THE VOTE IS DEFEATED, THE DISTRICT WILL LOSE THE MONEY FROM THIS LOAN AND IT WILL GO TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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BOND SALE
THE DISTRICT WILL HAVE TO BOND AN ADDITIONAL $4,960,000 AT AN ESTIMATED INTEREST RATE OF 2.95%.
THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE BONDED WILL BE $12,960,000 ($8,000,000 STATE LOAN & $4,960,000 BOND SALE). THESE BONDS WILL BE OVER A 20 YEAR PERIOD OF TIME.
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REFERENDUM AMOUNT
PROJECT COST: $16,106,586.00
LESS GF CONTR.: $ 1,146,586.00
LESS GPT CONTR.: $ 2,000,000.00
TOTAL AMOUNT TO
BE BONDED: $12,960,000.00
*A 60% YES VOTE IS NEEDED FOR THE REFERENDUM TO PASS.
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TAXPAYER COSTS
Residential Cost Per $100,000 is $126.07 per year or $10.51 per month.
Agricultural Cost Per $100,000 is $140.08 per year or $11.68 per month.
Figures Are Estimates Based on Information
Provided by the Bottineau County Auditor’s Office and Myron Knutson, Managing Director for Public Financial Management.
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Mill Levies
Year General Fund Building Other (technology)
Total
2009-2010 73.63 9.80 2.55 84.04
2010-2011 72.25 9.36 2.43 84.04
2011-2012 76.25 8.82 2.29 87.36
2012-2013 68.44 7.40 1.92 77.76
2013-2014 60.65 5.74 0 66.39
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ENROLLMENT COMPARISIONS 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR
Category 2013-14 Demographic Meeting 2011-12 Demographic Meeting
Kindergarten 63 42
Grade 1 63 39
Grade 2 56 47
Grade 3 56 44
Grade 4 45 43
Grade 5 55 45
Grade 6 51 44
Grade 7 44 36
Grade 8 36 31
Grade 9 57 51
Grade 10 37 38
Grade 11 50 49
Grade 12 38 39 24
ENROLLMENT COMPARISONS 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR
Category 2013-14 Demographic Meeting
2011-12 Demographic Meeting
Projection Difference
K-6 Total 389 304 85
7-8 Total 80 67 13
9-12 Total 182 177 5
K-12 Total 651 548 103
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Are there other funding sources available from the State of ND?
2. Can Sales Taxes be implemented to fund schools?
3. Does the “One Location” proposal allow for future expansion?
4. What are the plans for Central School once it is no longer needed?
5. Has the Board reached out to the City and County regarding the building project?
6. Is this a safe location?
7. Can the swimming pool land be used for future expansion?
8. What is the plan for the house to the south of the Ag Dept. purchased by the BPS?
9. Will PK-6 be located in the same area with this plan?
10. Will the Science rooms be modernized and usable?
11. Where will the buses drop off students- how does the traffic flow?
12. Does this allow for enough parking?
13. Where will the playground be?
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