Recommendation to the Superintendent

Presented by the Building Future Task ForceNovember 18, 2019

THE TASK FORCE

Parents Community Members D34 Staff

Beth Conlon Angie Khuyag Jill Brickman Marvin Lutz Katie Dahmer

Sven Dahlquist Monica Luna Mandy Chiarieri Nancy Morgan Kevin Dorken

Vanessa De la Cruz Shiva Mohsenzadeh Cathy Cunningham Pastor Chris Neptun Melissa Feiger

Jane Devine Michael Moylan Richard Kreutzfeld John Nicolau Erik Friedman

Dana Doffin Betsy Nelson Jackie Lutz Daniel Toy Karen Hitzeman

Edith Figueroa Nima Onchig Jason Kaiz

Brandy Isaac Scott Southwood Community Partners Alison Keller

Alex Kamilewicz Jancey Straseske Karen Coan Nanette Ross-Meridith

Steve Toomey Craig Solomon Katie Siegel

The Process

Meeting #1

August 6, 2019 | Springman Middle School

● District bus tour, tour of Springman & Westbrook● History of referenda in D34● Current state of District 34● Overview of facilities

○ Facility assessment and space utilization studies○ Proposed solutions

● Financial considerations, CFAC recommendations● Understanding the community engagement process

Meeting #2

August 22, 2019 | Lyon Elementary School

● Tour of Lyon (oldest D34 school)● More in-depth look at facility needs and possible solutions● Considerations of full-day kindergarten● How environment impacts education ● Table discussions on environment, FDK, tax impact● Task Force input guided community engagement sessions

Regular Updates Provided

Email updates on:

● Community & staff engagement sessions● Schematic design● Financing● Preview of mailers/video, surveys, polls

Meeting #3

November 12, 2019 | Attea Middle School

● Review updates on schematic design, financing, tax impact● Recap community engagement, survey and polling ● Small group discussions● Large group consensus

Recommendation & Considerations

The Data

Community Engagement

● 4 community meetings, approximately 150 attendees● 3 staff engagement sessions● Feedback during Q&A, gallery conversations● Presentation posted online and promoted for entire

community● Polco online

Polco Online: Early Data

107 Informed Respondents (attended sessions or reviewed video/presentation/materials)

● Schools Are Important: ○ 87% reported that schools were one of the top two

reasons they moved to Glenview○ 92% said that maintaining quality schools is important

● Trust: 86% believe that the District is a good steward of tax resources

● 70% on FDK: 50% strongly support / 20% support

Mail Survey

1,620 Responses (11% response)Qualitative - Not Scientific

● Modest Awareness of Proposal: 53% are aware● Soft Support Overall: 50% definitely/probably support

proposal● District Grade: 62% gave the District a grade of A or B● Trust/Confidence: 55% are confident in responsibility

for taxpayer money

Mail Survey

● Tax Sensitivity: 61% are extremely/very concerned about the estimated tax impact of $139M proposal

● Priority of Funding:

Phone/Email Poll236 Likely Voters

Scientific Poll +/- 6.38% margin of error

54% probably/definitely yes for $139M (full) proposal

Likely Yes:

● 77% of Democrats likely yes● 37% Republicans likely yes● 38% Independents likely yes

Phone/Email Poll

Support of Full Proposal

● Women 18-54: 67%● Voters with Children in D34

Schools: 63%

Phone/Email Poll

Funding Priorities / Support of Full-Day Kindergarten

Phone/Email Poll

Support Decreases After Tax Impact Information

Key Influencers● There’s support at $139M - but it’s soft support (54%)

○ Key demographics soft support (Parents, 63%)● Election Timing

○ March has more favorable voters, no competing tax● High Trust in District ● High Tax sensitivity● “We listened” sends the right message, respects voters

We can’t give voters everything they want with what they’re willing to pay

The Options

Full Plan

Includes all work at all buildings

(Facility Assessment & Priority 1 work)

Full PlanSource of Funds Amount

Referendum Debt $139,000,000

Operations & Maintenance $1,200,000

Non-Referendum Debt $9,380,000

Fund Balance (10%) $16,311,998

TOTAL PROJECT COST $165,891,998

Tax Impact (per 10K of tax bill) $576.87

Repairs and Renovations Only

Does not address enough of the critical needs

Repairs & Classroom Renovations OnlySource of Funds Amount

Referendum Debt $54,220,000

Operations & Maintenance $1,200,000

Non-Referendum Debt $9,380,000

Fund Balance (10%) $7,200,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST $72,000,000

Referendum Debt Reduction ($84.8M)

Tax Impact (per 10K of tax bill) $228.00

Eliminate Springman Renovation

Not an option:

● Springman is functionally obsolete

● Perpetuates inequities

Eliminate Springman RenovationSource of Funds Amount

Referendum Debt $96,700,000

Operations & Maintenance $1,200,000

Non-Referendum Debt $9,380,000

Fund Balance (10%) $12,100,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST $120,380,000

Referendum Debt Reduction ($41.3M)

Tax Impact (per 10K of tax bill) $410.00

No Full-Day Kindergarten

Not a big enough decrease in tax impact

No Full Day KindergartenSource of Funds Amount

Referendum Debt $126,400,000

Operations & Maintenance $1,200,000

Non-Referendum Debt $9,380,000

Fund Balance (10%) $14,900,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST $151,880,000

Referendum Debt Reduction ($12.6M)

Tax Impact (per 10K of tax bill) $530.00

The Recommendation

Clear ConsensusIncludes:

● All work at Springman● All classrooms renovated● Facility assessment work● No additions● No work to

Admin Building

Consider This:

● Move below $100M

No Additional Space & No FDKSource of Funds Amount

Referendum Debt $101,372,798

Operations & Maintenance $1,200,000

Non-Referendum Debt $9,380,000

Fund Balance (10%) $12,439,200

TOTAL PROJECT COST $124,391,998

Referendum Debt Reduction ($37.5M)

Tax Impact (per 10K of tax bill) $426.00

Why?

This Solution Can Pass● Every classroom. Every building. Every Student.

○ Learning Spaces Updates ○ Visible, tangible solution○ Honoring teachers’ wishes, student needs

● Springman: Addresses inequity and functionality● Aligns with District 34’s Strategic Plan● Recognizes voter reality:

○ High tax sensitivity○ Soft support of full $139M ○ Weak support of FDK

Additional Considerations

● Wording of ballot question● Information campaign: District● Advocacy campaign: Community

Thank You!