Perry Township Schools Success and Improvement December 8, 2014 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Perry Township Schools Success and Improvement December 8, 2014 Board of Education Meeting 1

Community Support Three years ago ….. • The Perry Township community placed their trust in Perry Township Schools • The Perry Township community voted “YES” to improve Perry Township Schools! 2

Your “yes” vote saved for seven years, until 2018: • 55 Certified positions • Elementary Art, Music, and Physical Education Programs • Sixth Grade Academy structure • Two individual high schools 3

Your “yes” vote . . . • Installed secure entrance areas at all schools • Added 18 classrooms to Southport High School and 5 classrooms to Perry Meridian High School, replaced roofs and renovated swimming pools • Added 4 classrooms to Clinton Young Elementary • Replaced boilers and HVAC units in 8 schools • Replaced roof at Mary Bryan Elementary School 4

Your “yes” vote 5

Four Immediate Challenges • Current elementary student enrollment exceeds capacity and increased growth is projected. • Winchester Village Elementary School Open Space concept creates instructional and security concerns. • Band and orchestra enrollment climbs at Southport Middle School with no space to meet instructional needs. • Transportation and Capital Projects funding does not adequately support district needs. 6

Perry Township Schools District Enrollment 2004 - 13,736 2014 - 14,693 2019 - 16,930 7

Challenge #1 K-5 Enrollment versus Capacity Enrolled Capacity Net 2004 6,003 6625 622 2014 7,176 6625 (551) 2019 8,847 6625 (2,222)  The additional 2,222 students require 89 additional classroom spaces. 8

K-5 Temporary Solutions Elementary Schools Enrollment* Capacity TOTAL 7,176 6,625 (551) • 26 classroom trailers are being used as temporary classrooms • 4 Large Group Instruction (LGI) rooms are being used for grade level classroom or additional cafeteria space • 2 computer labs are being used as grade level classroom space *Enrollment as of 9/24/2014 9

Concerns Expressed Classroom Trailers • Temporary band aid approach • Alienate students and staff • Loss of Instructional time • De-values homes • Safety concerns: weather, security • Lack of restrooms 10

Challenge #2 Winchester Village Elementary The challenge is to transform Open Concept to Secure Space classrooms • with walls that provide a quiet, focused classroom environment • with doors that close and lock to protect the children and staff 11

Concerns Expressed Open Concept Classrooms • Safety and Security • Sound and Noise Disruption 12

Challenge #3 Classroom Space for the Southport Middle School Band and Orchestra Program • The band and orchestra program enrollment has grown by 116 students. • Temporary classroom trailers will be used to accommodate the band and orchestra program growth. • We need 2 additional classrooms to meet the needs of the band and orchestra students. 13

Challenge #4 Transportation/Maintenance Costs Increased student enrollment has: • Expanded bus routes • Increased maintenance costs 14

Bus Transportation  Eight hundred and ninety thousand dollars ($890,000) from the General Fund was used this year to supplement the transportation department.  These funds could be used to employ additional staff to reduce class sizes. 15

Maintenance Projects “On Hold”  Boiler replacement - 4 buildings  Chiller replacement - 6 buildings  Roof replacement - 5 buildings  Parking lot repaving - 5 buildings  Carpet replacement - 7 buildings 16

DECISIONS? DO NOTHING AND ACCEPT A NEW REALITY 17

Doing nothing results in …. Installing 46 classroom trailers Set up: $300,000 Annual trailer rental: $460,000 18

Doing nothing results in . . . • Displacing 27 Art and Music rooms for K-5 classrooms • Art and Music classes will be conducted in each individual classroom from carts 19

Doing nothing results in . . . • Dismantling 11 media centers for K-5 classrooms. • Dividing the library books and materials among the classroom teachers. 20

Doing nothing results in . . . • Blocking off 5 elementary gymnasium sections for K-5 classrooms. • Physical education classes will need to be held outside when weather permits 21

Doing nothing results in . . . • General Fund expenditures utilized for transportation of students in lieu of securing additional staff to support our instructional program. • Delaying facility maintenance such as replacement of boilers, chillers, roofs, carpeting and parking lot repairs. 22

Doing nothing results in . . . A dramatic increase in elementary class sizes 23

Doing Something . . . Builds 60 classrooms at 4 Kindergarten Centers: • Douglas MacArthur Elementary School • Homecroft Elementary School • Jeremiah Gray Elementary School • Rosa Parks Elementary School 24

Doing Something . . . adds 29 elementary classrooms and where warranted, expands restrooms and kitchens . . .  1 Douglas MacArthur  2 Mary Bryan  2 Glenns Valley  4 Rosa Parks  8 Henry Burkhart  4 Southport  2 Homecroft  6 Winchester Village 25

Doing Something . . . • Renovates Winchester Village Elementary to create a safe classroom environment • Constructs 2 permanent band and orchestra classrooms at Southport Middle School • Provides funding for transporting students and maintenance of buildings. 26

A “yes” vote . . . by the average homeowner In support of a $50 million dollar Facility Referendum invests $5.33 each month and builds: • 60 permanent classrooms at 4 Kindergarten Centers • 29 permanent classrooms at elementary schools • 2 permanent classrooms for band and orchestra at Southport Middle School 27

A “yes” vote . . . by the average homeowner in support of an additional seven year, $3 million dollar Operations Referendum invests $4.48 each month and provides adequate funding to:  Transport your children to school  Maintain your facilities in good repair  Maintain programs and staff in tact until 2022 28

Financial Investment Facility and Operation Referenda Monthly Tax Increase $3 Million $50 Million Additional Facility Total Operating Referendum Referendum $122,700* $5.33 $4.48 $9.81 *Median home value in Perry Township 29

Your “yes” Vote in May is crucial to maintaining Strong Schools and a Strong Community 30