Redistricting & School Construction Projects in the Town of Waterford
Effective Process & Lessons Learned
Presented by Craig C. Powers Manchester, CT July 10, 2013
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Redistricting & School Construction Projects in the Town of Waterford Effective Process & Lessons Learned Presented by Craig C. Powers Manchester, CT July 10, 2013 Reasons for Redistricting Declining enrollment Historical Look at
Presented by Craig C. Powers Manchester, CT July 10, 2013
Declining enrollment
Historical Look at Elementary Enollment
1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 1 9 9 5 1 9 9 6 1 9 9 7 1 9 9 8 1 9 9 9 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 School Year Number of Students Total K-5
Declining enrollment Cost containments
$900k savings shown as phased cost
containment
Quality of physical plants
Buildings 50-80 years old
Enhanced educational benefits
Half-day to full-day kindergarten Support services (breakout rooms)
Storage Breakout Rooms Class Size
Board of Education meetings at
Allow for public comment Respect the input by recording all
questions and comments
Publically state all questions and
concerns will be addressed
Be specific about how concerns will be
addressed
Post information on district website Give interviews or create slide show
Direct newsletter mailings Validation of Town historical value
Board of Education Board of Finance Board of Selectmen Representative Town Meeting Consistent understanding of why we
Listen to all questions and concerns
20-year plan Costs of project(s) Short-term bonds Capital non-reoccurring plan Mill rate increases
Who creates it? Can you be an expert in your own
Account for each street and house Phased plan to allow students to
Communicate this to the community