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AGENDA
• strong PROCESS
• finding COMMON GROUND
• LEADERSHIP roles
strongPROCESS
P R O C E S S
ASSESScurrent
conditions
VISIONING
for the future
DEVELOPsolutions
EVALUATEthe options
DEFINEstrategic
objectives
community engagement
DECIDE
W H E R E W E A R E N O W
W H E R E W E WA N T
T O G OH O W D O W E G E T T H E R E
for developing a facilities master plan
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Needs Assessment
Results
21st CENTURYSCHOOLS
H E A LT H YC O N V E R T I B L EF O S T E R S
C R E A T I V I T Y
S U P E R I O RL I G H T I N G
T E C H N O L O G YI N F U S E D
S U S T A I N A B LE
s c h o o l d i s t r i c t21
Scenarios developed
commonGROUND
Master plan modeling and
analysis
closing elementaries
=DEAL BREAKER
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In 3 words, how would a visitor to Jacksonville117 currently describe our district facilities?
In 3 words, how would you like a visitor toJacksonville 117 to describe our district facilities?
Junior High
8. Which of the following options would you prefer in regards to the junior high school: The construction of a new Turner Junior High School or making additions and upgrades to the current junior high school building. 14
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1% Countywide Sales Tax
13. A different option being considered for funding the facility improvements is a 1% sales tax countywide. If the election were held today, would you be voting yes, in favor of this tax, or no, against it?
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Total Vote Yes—in favor of 1% sales
tax
Total Vote No—against the 1%
sales tax
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70% 63%
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elements of common ground solution emerge
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Fu n d i n g O p t i o n sFu n d i n g O p t i o n sPRIORITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION
• At community engagement session #3, attendees favored elementary needs addressed first, followed by middle school, then high school• Public opinion polling showed
support for a 6-8 grade configuration and upgrading the current junior high facility
Performing work at the middle school level could be supported by both
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Fu n d i n g O p t i o n sFu n d i n g O p t i o n sFUNDING OPTIONS
• 1% Sales Tax• Can generate up to $24m*
• Property Tax• Can generate up to $52m*
•Other
• Combination of above*20 year bond period
LEADERSHIProles
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BOARD CHARGE
The Board of Education hereby authorizes the formation of a broad-based coalition of community members and staff. The charge to this group is to make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding a comprehensive, Facilities Improvement Master Plan covering at least 20 years.
Board Charge
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CHARGE
Recommendations to the School Board will:
• Balance needs across the community
• Follow a thorough cost and educational value analysis of
improvement scenarios
• Minimize the disruption to the educational programs,
students and their families
• Provide for effective and efficient use of resources
• Prepare District students for an evolving work environment
by providing 21st Century Classrooms
• Include what steps need to be taken to accomplish the plan
Charge
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Community Chairs
Community Members
Staff Representative
District Leadership
Board Liaisons
FACILITATION TEAM
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4 Community Engagement
Sessions
9 Facilitation Team Meetings
Began November 2013
District LeadershipSuperintendent's Vision
• History• Leadership energy• Want to be a district of
distinction• Utilize social media
AGENDA
• strong PROCESS
• finding COMMON GROUND
• LEADERSHIP roles
TURNthe
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JACKSONVILLE School District 117