Eastwood Local Schools Facilities Discussion Novem ber 13, 20 13
Agenda • Overview of our current facilities and their limits • Funding options for any facilities project • Options for residents including cost structures and scope of the work • Information on the coming community survey
Overview of Current Elementary Facilities • Luckey ▫ No handicapped accessibility ▫ Bathroom facilities are in poor condition ▫ Windows need to be replaced ▫ Tuck pointing and exterior brick work ▫ Limited space for classroom intervention We are using hallways which are not conducive for learning
Overview of Current Elementary Facilities • Luckey ▫ Classrooms are undersized and extremely dated ▫ Cafeteria and kitchen are severely limited – forces a longer period of time for lunch that limits the ability to maximize utilization of support staff ▫ Poor electrical and plumbing infrastructure ▫ Overall condition of the building is poor ▫ Ventilation is poor and lack of air conditioning on the upper floors makes learning extremely difficult
Overview of Current Elementary Facilities • Pemberville ▫ In much better shape than Luckey and has a greater useful lifespan ▫ Needs a new roof ▫ Limited handicapped accessibility ▫ Several classrooms are undersized leading to cramped conditions ▫ Bathrooms are in need of new fixtures ▫ Electrical and plumbing infrastructure needs significant updating ▫ Needs tuck pointing and sealing of exterior brick
Middle and High S chools • Newest buildings (HS 52 and MS 42 years old) • No plans to perform any major renovations at this time ▫ Biggest issues are windows and roofs ▫ Middle School is 2/ 3 of the way towards complete window replacement ▫ Roofs will need to be dealt with in the next 4-5 years. ▫ Major work will need to be done in the next 10-15 years
Funding Options • Ohio School Facilities Commission – Current state share is down to 37%. It was 47% in 2009 – See following slide for guidelines • Home Depot – See following slide • General Fund – The Board could commit some of the General Fund balance to cover costs beyond those available from other sources • PI Levy - $265,000 per year • Voted Bond Issue – Would have to be passed by voters – there are some options that will be discussed later
OS FC Guidelines • If any of the options considered involve using m oney from the state, here are critical guidelines which will im pact any decision ▫ Must serve at least 350 students ▫ Must serve grade bands in the district or a waiver is required– K-4, 5-8, 9-12 ▫ Local Share must be at least 2% of district’s assessed valuation – roughly $4 million ▫ Based on these criteria – To qualify for state funds the district can only do a single elementary, MS, or HS or combined buildings – example - K-8, 7-12, or K-12
Home Depot Funds • How can the district use these dollars to help deal with facilities projects? ▫ Total funds are $10.125 million for 15 years beginning in 2015. There will be no payment and they will not be on the duplicate in 2030 ▫ If the district wanted a lump sum, we could sell notes against the proceeds and realize around $7.5 million ▫ These funds will be utilized in some fashion to improve our facilities and infrastructure
Funding Options - S ummary • Ohio School Facilities Commission – limited projects can be funded • Home Depot – $7.5 million • General Fund • PI Levy - $265,000 per year • Voted Bond Issue
#1 - Basic Improvements at Luckey and Pemberville • Funding sources would be Home Depot and General Fund – No state money will be available for this option • First order of business will be to make both buildings handicapped accessible. • Estim ated cost to just bring the buildings up to code - $5 million ▫ Elevators, handicapped restrooms on each floor, plumbing, electrical service, fixtures, stair guardrails
#1 - Basic Improvements at Luckey and Pemberville • Any additional work such as HVAC, windows at Luckey, roofs, some minor finishes, ceiling work to do HVAC work will have to fit into the roughly $9 million budget for this project • Would need to use general fund dollars to do additional work - $1.5 million
S cope of the Renovation Work • Luckey ▫ Plumbing and electrical upgrades ▫ Would look to add HVAC ▫ Replace roof ▫ Would replace windows if the budget allows ▫ Code mandates ▫ Some minor finishes to dress things up ▫ Basic work will be to make building ADA compliant, up to code, roof, windows, and HVAC
S cope of the Renovation Work • Luckey ▫ There is no current space available for an elevator and handicapped restrooms– we will be mandated to have one on each floor ▫ Best option would be to add on to the east side ▫ Would get expanded cafeteria and kitchen along with space for an elevator and handicapped restrooms ▫ Would also gain some needed space for intervention – kids are currently in the hallways
S cope of the Renovation Work • Pemberville ▫ Handicapped accessibility – mobility and restrooms – there are spaces available to create the handicapped restrooms Elevator will be a challenge – looking at southwest corner ▫ HVAC would be a goal ▫ Replace roof – most needy in the district ▫ Minor finishes
Option #2 – Enhanced Facility Proj ects in Luckey and Pemberville • There are several options that the district could consider if residents are interested in a more thorough renovation of the current buildings or possibly new construction. • Option 1 presented a basic renovation of each building that makes them ADA compliant, provides HVAC, new roofs and some minor upgrades to the finishes • With an additional bond issue more could be done to make the buildings feel and operate like new
#2 – Enhanced Facility Proj ects in Luckey and Pemberville • Goals for a larger renovation project ▫ Make the buildings more secure by altering the entry points if possible ▫ Make sure that enough classroom space exists to comfortably have 2 sections of K-4 at Luckey and 3 sections of K-4 at Pemberville ▫ Make sure that all systems and major structures have been refurbished or replaced – will allow PI dollars to be dedicated more towards transportation and campus buildings
#2 – Enhanced Facility Proj ects in Luckey and Pemberville • Specific Ideas Beyond Option 1 ▫ Addition to Pemberville on Pine St. side for office and cafeteria space – re-route daytime entry to Pine St. with new driveway and visitor parking ▫ Tuck point and seal all exterior brick on both buildings ▫ Improvement to current restrooms and plumbing ▫ Replace windows at Pemberville ▫ Convert current spaces to new student uses ▫ Gym and gym floor improvements ▫ New interior fixtures and trims as budget would allow
#2 – Enhanced Facility Proj ects in Luckey and Pemberville • Total costs would be $13.5 m illion ▫ $8 m illion would be budgeted for Pem berville ▫ $5.5 m illion for Luckey • Would require a small tax increase of roughly 1.45 mills • Home Depot funds would be used to offset the costs as well as some general fund dollars
#2 – Enhanced Facility Proj ects in Luckey and Pemberville • Residents may wish to go beyond renovating the current structures and wish to build new or complete an OSFC grade renovation to Pemberville ▫ Building a new facility in Pemberville will be challenging • Estimate to build a new Luckey – $11 million • Estimate to build a new Pemberville - $13.5 million (Renovation based on OSFC guidelines is estimated to be around $12.5 million) • Estimated Price tag – 4.6 mills
#2 - S ummary • If residents wanted to keep the buildings in the villages and provide a more robust renovation or even replacement, there are options • Renovation Option – Estimated 1.45 mills • New Construction – Estimated 4.6 mills • There are obviously many different options when considering the scope of what could be done. This provides options at the high and low range.
Option #3 – Central Campus • The only realistic option other than keeping elementary buildings in both villages is to consolidate all students on the central campus. • This can be done in multiple ways that are financially feasible. • Whether we build a new facility or look to link facilities closer together, the costs are roughly the same in terms of the basic OSFC cost
#3 – Central Campus • This option is the only one that qualifies for state funds from the Ohio School Facilities Commission • The total cost for a new facility are estimated to be between $18.4 and $18.5 million • Eastwood will qualify for an approximate 37% state share – Approximately $6.7 million • Eastwood’s costs are estimated at $11.7 million for the basic local share
Central Campus Options • No decisions need to be m ade at this tim e • Base costs for buildings are the sam e • LFIs are going to be in the $1 m illion to $1.5 m illion range • Configuration of the building and its location will be m ade at a later date
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