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Inve nvesting in n Qual uality for ALL Stude udent s

 Further enhance the overall educational experience for WWS students by expanding upon & strengthening current programming, as well as developing & implementing innovative initiatives that meet the diverse needs of our learners  Maintain quality of current facilities

 Address capacity needs for growth in student enrollment  Indiana Dept. of Education ◦ 2005 = 5,245 students ◦ 2016 = 7,590 students

 Comprehensive facilities study  Successful operating referendum, Nov. 2016  Demographic study  Explored debt structure  Stakeholder focus groups

Comprehensive Facilities Successful Operating Study Referendum  Conducted by The  Passed 81% in Nov. 2016 SKILLMAN Corporation  Renewal and reduction from 23 cents to 20 cents  Sustainable planning tool per $100 assessed value  Maintain current physical  Generates approximately components of building $5.5 million and grounds in 5 year increments  Supports people and programs

Built in Addition Addition Addition 1997 in 2003 in 2005 in 2010 Westfie field ld Middle dle S School MS West MS East & West MS West built in MS East built in Addition in converted to IS combined in 1967 as HS 1976 1992 in 1997 2006

Built as Became Westfield Washington Addition to WES in Intermediate Addition in 2006 Addition in 2007 Elementary in 1988 School in 2003 1961 Eleme mentar ary S y Schools Shamrock Carey Ridge – Oak Trace – Washington Springs – 1994 1998 2000 Woods – 2003 Maple Glen – Monon Trail - 2006 2009 Addition in Addition in Addition in Addition in 2003 2008 2017 2017

Pro rogra ram Enro rollm llment TOTS TS (Toddlers of 68 Teachers & Staff) All A ll Abo board rd 120 BAC C / Zone 58 58 (grades K to age 758 13) Pre reschool S l Spe pecial 71 Edu ducatio ion

Enr nrol ollment a t as of of Schoo hool Cap Capaci acity * * 9/16/ 6/16 * 6 ** Westfield High School 2,250 2,151 Westfield Middle School 1,250 1,214 Westfield Intermediate School 1,250 1,130 Carey Ridge Elementary School 650 561 Maple Glen Elementary School 650 550 Monon Trail Elementary School 650 424 Oak Trace Elementary School 650 607 Shamrock Springs Elementary 650 431 School Washington Woods Elementary 650 442 School * Actual c l capa pacit ity i is d determ rmin ined b by progra rammin ing. ** Enro rollment n numbe bers do do not in inclu lude s spe pecial e l edu ducation pre preschool.

 Our most immediate needs are in grades 5-12  Based on the forecast, building a second high school is not needed or financially feasible  Based on the forecast, we may not need an additional elementary school, depending upon the grade alignment ◦ Redistricting will be re-evaluated prior to the 2018-2019 school year ◦ Aging neighborhoods will produce fewer school-aged children ◦ The price-point of new homes will produce older children moving in

Brownsburg High School (9-12) 2,536 Carmel High School (9-12) 4,930 Brownsburg East Middle School (6-8) 1,031 Carmel Middle School (6-8) 1,337 Brownsburg West Middle School (6-8) 958 Clay Middle School (6-8) 1,306 Creekside Middle School (6-8) 1,340 Avon High School (9-12) 2,874 Avon Middle School North (7-8) 700 Zionsville High School (9-12) 1,918 Avon Middle School South (7-8) 761 Zionsville Middle School (5-8) 1,129 Zionsville West Middle School (5-8) 969 Warren Central High School (9-12) 3,710 Creston Middle School (7-8) 622 HSE High School (9-12) 3,019 Raymond Park Middle School (7-8) 619 Fishers High School (9-12) 3,148 Stonybrook Middle School (7-8) 618 Fall Creek Jr. High (7-8) 784 Fishers Jr. High (7-8) 966 North Central High School (9-12) 3,636 Riverside Jr. High (7-8) 1,021 Eastwood Middle School (6-8) 832 HSE Intermediate & Jr. High (5-8) 1,136 Northview Middle School (6-8) 758 Westlane Middle School (6-8) 910 Noblesville High School (9-12) 2,759 Noblesville East Middle School (6-8) 1,072 *Information obtained from Compass Noblesville West Middle School (6-8) 1,354

25 $ Millions $ Mi 20 15 10 5 - 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Carey Ridge High School Middle School Maple Glen Intermediate School Oak Trace Monon Trail Washington Woods Transportation Facility Pension Bonds General Renovations

 Provided important information about WWS  Gathered feedback about student learning opportunities  Gathered input on possible school configurations  Gathered feedback to prepare for a construction referendum  300+ participants & 100+ online surveys completed

 Curriculum & Instruction –  Trends in Education 20, 50 Delivery Models years from now  Comprehensive Facilities Study  Land owned that could feasibly  Facilities (café, mechanicals) be developed; two areas of 27-28 acres each  Space available on main campus  Technology/Computer Labs  ESL Programs  Transportation  Need to define Early Learning  Administration  Intervention Programs  Support Services  Special Education  Food Services Programming  Extra-Curricular Activities  Social/Emotional  Traffic Flow  Climate/Cultural  Parking  Finances & Debt Structure  Pool

 Elementary K-4 (Enrollment 520-552)  WIS 5-6 (Enrollment 1,431-1,484)  WMS 7-8 (Enrollment 1,415-1,571)  WHS 9-12 (Enrollment 2,621-3,111)  Current configuration  Expansion and Renovation at WHS, WMS, WIS while being creative with our campus footprint  Comprehensive plan for future expansion of Early Learning programs

 Expand upon and enhance educational experiences such as (and not limited to): music/performing arts, STEM, technology, diverse career opportunities, while embracing the importance of educating and developing the “whole” child  Pursue May 2017 Construction Referendum  Proposed project cost $90,000,000

Estim imated Estim imated d Tax Tax Project ct Cost Annua nual P Payment nt Imp mpact* t* WHS WHS $42,120,000 $3,585,000 $0.1452 Renovation/Expansion WM WMS $16,730,000 $1,395,000 $0.0565 Renovation/Expansion WIS WIS $7,150,000 $600,000 $0.0243 Renovation/Expansion Dis Distric rict-Wid Wide $24,000,000 $2,020,000 $0.0819 Renovations Tota otal $90, 0,000, 000,000 000 $7,600, 600,00 000 $0.3079 3079 *Per $100 of Assessed Valuation

$90MM MM Propos osed R Referend ndum um 30,000,000 1.0000 0.9000 25,000,000 0.8000 0.7000 20,000,000 Rate 0.6000 Tax Ra cted Ta 15,000,000 0.5000 Project 0.4000 10,000,000 0.3000 0.2000 5,000,000 0.1000 0 0.0000 Current Debt Referendum Debt Current Tax Rate Tax Rate Post Referendum

Westfield Washington Schools $90MM Proposed Referendum "AS A TAXPAYER, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO ME?" Residential Homes Gross Assessed Value 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 750,000 Less Homestead Deduction -45,000 -45,000 -45,000 -45,000 -45,000 -45,000 Less Supplemental Deduction -54,250 -89,250 -124,250 -159,250 -194,250 -246,750 Less Mortgage Deduction -3,000 -3,000 -3,000 -3,000 -3,000 -3,000 Net Assessed Value 97,750 162,750 227,750 292,750 357,750 455,250 Tax Rate Impact of 30.79 cents $300.97 $501.11 $701.24 $901.38 $1,101.51 $1,401.71 Tax Rate Impact Per Month $25.08 $41.76 $58.44 $75.11 $91.79 $116.81

 School Board holds Project and Preliminary Determination Hearing & Considers Project Resolution & Preliminary Determination Resolution establishing financial maximum  WWS circulates petition for (500 registered voters and/or taxpayers) signatures to support placing construction referendum question on the May 2017 special election ballot.

 Voter petition certified  Letter & resolution delivered to clerk and request for project public question to be placed on the ballot

 County Election Board meets to approve the preliminary form of public question for project referendum: ◦ Proposed Question: "Shall Westfield Washington Schools issue bonds or enter into a lease to finance the 2017 Capacity, Safety, Efficiency, Renovation and Technology Project which includes the renovation of and improvements to Westfield Elementary Schools, Intermediate School, Middle School and High School, which is estimated to cost not more than $90,000,000 and is estimated to increase the property tax rate for debt service by a maximum of $0.3079 per $100 of assessed valuation?"

 DLGF reviews and approves final wording of question and recommendations to the County Election Board  County Election Board holds a meeting to adopt recommendations of DLGF, approving final ballot language, & that Auditor certify the ballot language  County Auditor certifies public question to the County Election Board

 Underwriter sends financial information regarding the project to DLGF to post on web site  Clerk publishes notice of special election  May ay 2, 2, 201 017 7 SP SPECIAL ELECT CTION ION  Architects conduct design meetings with stakeholders for project input