Edina Public Schools Independent School District #273
2015 Referendum District Wide
Additions & Renovations
REVIEW AND COMMENT SUBMITTAL
Presented to:
Minnesota Department of Education
January 26, 2015
ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction / Key Information 1
___ 1. Geographic Area and Population to be Served 2 a) PK-12 Enrollment History b) PK-12 Enrollment Projections
___ 2. List of Existing Facilities 4 a) Description of Existing Facilities b) Utilization / Uses c) Available Alternate Facilities
___ 3. Specific Deficiencies of the School Facilities 16 a) Demonstrating Need b) Process Used to Determine Deficiencies c) List of How Deficiencies will be Addresses d) Specific Benefits to Students, Teachers and Community
___ 4. Description of Proposed Projects 23 a) Site and Outdoor Acreage b) Square Footage Allocations c) Estimated Expenditures d) Schedule
___ 5. Financing the Project 44 a) Applicable Statutory Citations b) Scheduled Date and Required Notice c) Schedule of Bond Payments d) Property Tax Input
___ 6. Obligating Documents 49 a) Governing Municipal Contracts b) Sustainable Design c) Commissioning d) Acoustical Performance e) State Fire Code f) Building Codes g) Consultation with Local Governments on Infrastructure
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In accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.71 (2000), the School Board submits the following educational facility proposal for Review and Comment. The projects presented are the result of extensive District review of facility conditions, capacity of buildings compared to enrollment projections, and program initiatives and equity within the District. The specific information is as follows:
Key Information:
Address: Independent School District #273 Edina Public Schools 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools [email protected] Phone: (952) 848-3900 Fax: (952) 848-3901
School Board Randy Meyer, Chair Lenny Wallen-Friedman, Vice Chair Regina Neville, Clerk Cathy Cella, Treasurer Sarah Patzloff, Assistant Treasurer David Goldstein, Assistant Clerk Lisa O’Brien, Assistant Clerk
Financing: $ 124,900,000 General Obligation Bonds
Architect/Engineer Wold Architects and Engineers 305 St. Peter Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Contact: Vaughn Dierks, AIA [email protected] Phone: (651) 227-7773 Fax: (651) 223-5646
Fiscal Consultant: Ehlers 3060 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113-1105 Contact: Joel Sutter Phone: (651) 697-8572 Fax: (651) 697-8555
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1. The Geographic Area and Population to be Served a. Preschool Through Grade 12 Student Enrollments for the Past Five Years, b. Current Year Student Enrollment and Student Enrollment Projections for the Next Five Years.
Geographic Area to be Served:
As of October 1 of the 2014-15 school year, the student enrollment was 8,442 students in programs from Kindergarten through 12th grade. These students are utilizing six active elementary schools, two middle school program buildings, one high school, and the Edina Community Center (ECC) for early childhood, special education and District Offices and programs.
Map of ISD #273
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Neighboring School Districts with contiguous borders include SSD # 1 Minneapolis ISD # 270 Hopkins ISD # 271 Bloomington ISD # 272 Eden Prairie ISD # 280 Richfield ISD # 283 St. Louis Park
Since this referendum includes work at every facility in the District, the population to be served by this project are the students, associated school district staff and community throughout the entire District boundary.
K-12 student population in the Edina Public Schools has grown from 7,871 students in the 2008-09 school year to a current enrollment of 8,442 in the 2014-15 school year. Projections increase that enrollment to 8,620 by the 2019-20 school year.
The current state of the Edina area shows construction on home permits continue, supporting the enrollment projections for the District.
K-12 Enrollments Past Five Years, Current Enrollment, and Projections
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2. A List of Existing School Facilities
a. by year constructed, b. their uses, and c. an assessment of the extent to which alternate facilities are available within the school district boundaries and in adjacent school districts.
Description of Existing Facilities/Utilization The Edina Public School District is currently operating six (6) active elementary school facilities, two (2) full middle school facilities, and one (1) high school facility. They also operate the Edina Community Center [ECC] and the Transportation Bus Garage.
Elementary Grade 10/1/2014 Student Original Additions Site Size in Adjacent Building Schools Org. Enrollment Building Acres Public Acres Area SF
Concord Elementary K - 5 736 1950 1952, 9.78 0 80,240 2004 Cornelia Elementary K - 5 585 1962 2004 20.53 6.208 68,678 Countryside K - 5 600 1965 NA 13.38 11.686 67,996 Elementary Creek Valley K - 5 590 1968 NA 13.38 20.476 77,118 Elementary Highlands Elementary K - 5 566 1956 2004 9.86 29.131 68,538 Normandale K - 5 638 (See ECC) - Shared w/ - - Elementary ECC, SV
Secondary Schools Grade 10/1/2014 Student Original Additions Site Size in Adjacent Building Org. Enrollment Building Acres Public Acres Area SF South View Middle 6-9 1,312 1954 1993, 20.53 0 212,783 School 2004 Valley View Middle 6-9 1,394 1964 2004 Shared w/ 0 200,573 School EHS Edina High School 10-12 2,021 1972 2004 55.22 44.474 411,717
District Support Grade 1/1/2014 Student Original Additions Site Size in Adjacent Building Facilities Org. Enrollment Building Acres Public Acres Area SF Edina Community NA NA 1948 1952, 20.53 0 385,082 Center [ECC] 1964 Shared w/ ECC Transportation Garage NA NA 1913 1968 1.0 0
The district has reviewed the availability of other facilities both within and outside of the School District. No other facilities of significant size and adequate function have been identified to meet the needs of the District and/or to be available for use.
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Edina High School
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Edina High School
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Valley View Middle School
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South View Middle School
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Concord Elementary School
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Cornelia Elementary School
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Countryside Elementary School
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Creek Valley Elementary School
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Highlands Elementary School
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Normandale Elementary School
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Edina Community Center (ECC) (Normandale – Level 2)
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities a) Demonstrating Need b) Process Used to Determine Deficiencies c) List of How Deficiencies will be Addresses d) Specific Benefits to Students, Teachers and Community
Process As part of an on-going examination of District alignment with strategic goals, the District is continuously studying necessary facility improvements. Over the past four years, several key areas of study have looked at ways that facility improvements could enhance the educational experience, including:
2009 District conducts Fields Study related to outdoor program and competition spaces. 2010 District commissions Wold Architects and Engineers to conduct an Educational Adequacy study related to facilities. 2011 District conducts Facility Inventory to build a database of physical conditions and needed improvements. This in turn leads to a robust 2 and 10 year facility plan to address significant maintenance needs through Alternative Facilities bonding and levy. 2012 District completes new Next Generation Strategic Plan for all areas of operation within the District. A major component of the plan focuses on better alignment of facilities to learner needs and the importance of continued investment in District resources. 2012 District begins Secondary Study to look at delivery methods related to secondary instruction, grade organization and other needs for 6th -12th grade. 2013 District begins Birth to Grade 5 (BG5) study to look at early childhood and elementary needs in conjunction with on-going secondary study. 2013 District initiates a Facilities Committee composed of both District personnel and community members to look at facility conditions related to overall District Standards. 2014 District convenes a Facilities Advisory Task Force (FATF) in August to begin a broad based community input process on facilities. . 24 members including current students, staff, school-age parents, alumni and community members . (6) weekly meeting beginning August 26 . Process built on findings from the District Studies to determine needs and develop potential resolutions to address needs . Report and recommendations presented to the Board in October 2014 Board discussion and additional study through work sessions and stakeholder dialogues to consider FATF recommendations and potential referendum question to address needs. . Administration presents recommended Next Generation Facilities Concept Plan to Board in December 2015 Board approves at the January 12 Board meeting the Facilities Concept Plan and a resolution to bring Facility Proposal forward as a May 5, 2015 referendum vote.
The culmination of the FATF process included recommendations to bring forward to the Board for consideration which became the foundation for the referendum. Those recommendations and potential responses are included on the following pages. (Potential Project Costs and Timelines noted were draft versions at that time. Revised budgets and estimates are included in the next section of this Review & Comment).
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities (Continued)
FATF Recommendations:
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities (Continued)
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities (Continued)
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities (Continued)
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities (Continued)
Specific Deficiencies to be Addressed Every building in the District is designed in a “traditional”, double loaded corridor system which means that all educational space is within a typical 800-900 square foot classroom arranged on either side of a hallway. The schools were all built between 1948 and 1972 which would have been typical for that age building. This differs considerably from current design models for educational facilities which would provide a greater variety and type of learning space at all age levels. A majority of the projects would address this issue by creating additional and varied learning environments at all buildings. While the current 2 and 10-year Alt Facilities plans address some of the District physical needs (in particular HVAC renovation and replacement, roofing work, and exterior envelope maintenance) there are still significant interior physical needs to address. The proposed renovation projects will be able to address many of these needs in the process. The majority of Special Education spaces in the District are currently in areas that were not originally designed for Special Education, much less a design focus on a current approach to students with special needs. The proposed projects include renovations at Special Education areas at all buildings. Similar to classroom and instructional space, the media centers at all schools are designed around a typical approach including multiple book shelves to hold all circulation material in a manner that allows students to search and retrieve by seeing all material available at once. However, contemporary thought on media center approach would rely less on “media retrieval” and more on “media creation”. The proposed projects would include renovations at all media centers within the District to provide increased area for independent and small group activity and less floor space allocated to book shelves through high density storage. This would work in conjunction with other extended learning environments in the building to better align with District initiatives and goals. The majority of District furniture is 30-40 years or more old, and is very rigid in design and function. When looking at alignment to facility needs, furniture plays a critical role in having the flexibility to easily transform a space from a lecture based format to small group activities, seminar discussion, or presentation style learning. Additionally, today’s educational experience relies more on personal electronic devices in both laptops and tablets to supplement a student’s possibilities. A portion of the referendum is allocated towards replacing furniture in educational spaces to provide this flexibility and greater integration with both power and data needs. Between the elementary schools there is inequity in both the size and quantity of specialist areas (including music, art, science, physical education, etc.). The proposed work would ensure similar quantities of specialist space at all elementary schools through minor additions where needed. The District has a shortage of both indoor and outdoor activity spaces. The ones that do exist are in need of physical improvements based on age and wear. The shortage of spaces currently requires student athletes to practice at multiple sites as opposed to at the High School (which means additional student driving). This creates a demand at Middle School sites for after school use of athletic space preventing Middle School programming due to space. Additionally, club space for programs such as robotics and other activities is non-existent. The proposed project would significantly increase activity space at the High School to meet this demand and create greater availability at all District sites to allow more varied after school programming activities.
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3. A List of the Specific Deficiencies of the Facilities (Continued)
The spaces currently dedicated to Early Childhood within the District accommodate the current enrollments, but they are at capacity and do not allow for additional demand. Given the availability of other options for early education in the District through private programs the District does not intend to have a 100% capture of these students. However, through expansion of the early childhood spaces available there would be the possibility of expanding programming to align with District initiatives and provide greater opportunity for integration into the District for more students. Recent events related to shootings and attempted threats within schools nationwide and within the State have made this need aware to a larger audience. The District has performed a security audit of all the buildings and determined that providing secure vestibules at all schools would provide needed improvements to how visitors are controlled for access into buildings. The referendum projects would provide this needed step at all buildings where this is currently not the case. Parking is undersized at the High School currently based on the assembly load and current student enrollment. The proposed projects would add parking to this location to ease this issue. Additionally, traffic patterns at each site will be studied to determine if additional modifications are needed. The District’s transportation facility is inadequate on multiple issues. There is limited on-site parking for drivers. Most are accommodated through street parking or agreements with drivers and adjacent property owners, or unauthorized parking in adjacent areas. There is not enough garage space to accommodate buses owned by the District indoors, so a percentage of vehicles need to be stored outside decreasing the life cycle of the vehicle. The maintenance bays are inadequate to meet the daily need for work on vehicles. The height of the existing garage doors is unable to accommodate new buses, and due to structure of the garage this condition is unable to be modified. The existing facility also inhibits the ability to operate more efficiently by bringing contracted services under direct District operation (for example, Special Education). Allocation for a new District transportation facility is included within the project scope.
Benefits to Students, Teachers and Community: Greater focus on a personalized learning approach to support a wider variety of instructional delivery Equity in programming in all areas of the District Expanded Early Childhood programming will offer greater opportunities throughout the District Expanded extra-curricular spaces with multi-purpose activity based additions at both elementary and secondary levels Continued investment in District quality of life, commitment to educational endeavors, and greater ability for community use of facilities at all age levels.
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___ 4. A Description of the Project including: a) Site and Outdoor Acreage b) Square Footage Allocations c) Estimated Expenditures d) Schedule
Site and Outdoor Acreage The site sizes for the Buildings where additions are proposed is as follows: Edina High School 55.2 Acres Concord Elementary 9.8 Acres Cornelia Elementary 20.5 Acres Countryside Elementary 13.4 Acres Creek Valley Elementary 13.4 Acres Highlands Elementary 9.9 Acres
The majority of these sites are on the low end of the State Guidelines for construction. However, given Edina’s location as a first ring suburban District available land is at a premium. The additions at the elementary schools are relatively small in footprint and should be able to easily be accommodated on the land available. Many of these sites are also adjacent to city park areas expanding the available green space for student use.
The land for the High School is more difficult to work with. The areas proposed for expansion are located within the side of significant hills. Funds towards structural concerns and soil work have been included for the projects. Additionally the District’s consultants are working with regional watershed authorities to study the impact of storm water runoff and other environmental issues to ensure appropriate design and stewardship.
The additions at the elementary schools will not add any capacity and are not expected to increase vehicular traffic as a result. With the relocation of 9th grade to the High School vehicular traffic is intended to decrease at South View Middle School. This will also be affected by relocation of the main entry for visitors to the parking on the south side as opposed to along South View Lane. District consultants are and will continue to work with the City of Edina in studying traffic patterns at the High School / Valley View Middle School site to accommodate both current and new traffic loads.
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Next Generation Learning Spaces:
High School 28-30 teaching station addition to the High School to accommodate relocation of 9th grade from the (2) Middle Schools to the High School. This will be a combination of some classroom and lab space as well as specialist areas and personalized learning environments to accommodate a wider variety of instructional styles. (Note: It is not intended that the addition accommodate 9 th grade only, but will be designed by looking at 9-12 th grade needs.) Core Expansion (toilets, lockers, etc.) Renovation of Media Center Special Education renovations Personalized and extended learning environments in existing classroom areas through renovation Activities spaces for athletics, clubs, organizations and extra- curricular activities, including courts, labs, classrooms and support areas. Replacement of outdated and rigid educational furniture with flexible, technology ready fixtures
Estimated Cost: Construction: Additions 135,000 sf $ 39,100,000 Renovations 40,500 sf $ 6,680,000 $ 45,780,000
Contingency $ 4,305,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 6,805,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 3,775,000 Project Cost $ 60,665,000
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Next Generation Learning Spaces: High School
NOTE: Diagrams show potential locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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Next Generation Learning Spaces: High School
NOTE: Diagrams show potential Diagram of Media Center Renovation Concept locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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High School – Multi-Purpose Activity Space
NOTE: Diagrams show potential locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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High School – Multi-Purpose Activity Space Program
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Next Generation Learning Spaces:
Middle Schools Relocation of 9th Grade to High School – relocation allows for creation of personalized and extended learning environments in existing classroom areas through renovation Renovation of existing areas to create student commons areas for social interaction and student development Renovation of Media Center Special Education renovations Creation of STEM Lab and Studio space through renovation of existing areas Classroom improvements / upgrades to coincide with Alt Facilities HVAC work Replacement of outdated and rigid educational furniture with flexible, technology ready fixtures
Estimated Costs:
South View Middle School: Construction 28,900 sf $ 5,435,000 Contingency $ 545,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 815,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 545,000 Project Cost $ 7,340,000
Valley View Middle School: Construction 31,625 sf $ 5,930,000 Contingency $ 595,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 890,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 595,000 Project Cost $ 8,010,000
Middle School Total $ 15,350,000
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South View Middle School
NOTE: Diagrams show potential locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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Valley View Middle School
NOTE: Diagrams show potential locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Next Generation Learning Spaces:
Elementary Schools Creation of equitable and appropriate specialist spaces (Music, Art, Gifted/Talented, Computer, Band/Orchestra, Science) at all elementary schools through renovations and minor additions Renovation of Media Center and existing areas to create student learning commons areas and flexible learning space Special Education renovations Classroom improvements / upgrades to coincide with Alt Facilities HVAC work Replacement of outdated and rigid educational furniture with flexible, technology ready fixtures
Cornelia Elementary Construction: Additions 7,800 sf $ 2,067,000 Renovations 6,500 sf $ 1,025,000 NOTE: Diagrams show potential $ 3,092,000 locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design Contingency $ 280,000 meetings and further development upon Fees, Testing, Services $ 463,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 310,000 successful referendum passage. Project Cost $ 4,145,000
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Concord Elementary Construction: Additions 3,600 sf $ 1,026,000 Renovations 10,045 sf $ 1,680,000 $ 2,706,000 NOTE: Diagrams show potential locations only. Exact project details and Contingency $ 245,000 locations will be subject to design Fees, Testing, Services $ 405,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 270,000 meetings and further development upon Project Cost $ 3,626,000 successful referendum passage.
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Countryside Elementary Construction: Additions 2,100 sf $ 556,500 Renovations 6,700 sf $ 1,105,000 $ 1,661,500
Contingency $ 150,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 249,500 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 165,000 NOTE: Diagrams show potential Project Cost $ 2,226,000 locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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Creek Valley Elementary Construction: Additions 2,000 sf $ 530,000 Renovations 9,000 sf $ 1,450,000 NOTE: Diagrams show potential $ 1,980,000 locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design Contingency $ 180,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 295,000 meetings and further development upon Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 200,000 successful referendum passage. Project Cost $ 2,655,000
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Highlands Elementary Construction: Additions 4,000 sf $ 1,060,000 Renovations 7,065 sf $ 1,153,000 NOTE: Diagrams show potential $ 2,213,000 locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design Contingency $ 200,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 330,000 meetings and further development upon Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 220,000 successful referendum passage. Project Cost $ 2,963,000
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Normandale Elementary Construction: NOTE: Diagrams show potential Renovations 26,100 sf $ 4,555,000 locations only. Exact project details and Contingency $ 400,000 locations will be subject to design Fees, Testing, Services $ 685,000 meetings and further development upon Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 450,000 successful referendum passage. Project Cost $ 6,090,000
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Early Childhood Education Creation of additional early childhood programming space for classrooms, family education, and sibling care on lower level of ECC Relocation of after school programming to third floor Classroom improvements / upgrades to coincide with Alt Facilities HVAC work Replacement of outdated and rigid educational furniture with flexible, technology ready fixtures
Construction: Renovations 11,750 sf $ 2,350,000 Contingency $ 215,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 350,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 235,000 Project Cost $ 3,150,000
Outdoor Learning and Competition Spaces Development of external space for classroom work and exploration Playground Improvements at all Elementary Schools Conversion of (4) worn out natural turf fields with synthetic turf to accommodate a wider range of activities and extended use (2 fields at EHS, 2 fields at ECC) Rebuild and resurface track at ECC to improve substructure Resurface tennis courts at EHS Rebuild practice Baseball field at ECC to improve drainage Rebuild / develop service drive on EHS property to lower fields
Construction $ 6,000,000 Contingency $ 600,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 900,000 Fixtures & Equipment $ 250,000 Project Cost $ 7,750,000
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Outdoor Learning and Competition Spaces
NOTE: Diagrams show NOTE: After review with the neighborhoods to the east and
potential locations west of EHS and listening to concerns related to the potential only. Exact project for connecting Creek Valley Road, providing vehicular access details and locations from those points, or providing general parking at the lower will be subject to fields area the District has made the decision to not make any design meetings and traffic or parking changes in this area, and will be
further development accommodating any needed expansion to parking at the upper
upon successful site area, and will provide service vehicle and ADA access referendum passage. only from a service drive on EHS property.
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Outdoor Learning and Competition Spaces
NOTE: Diagrams show potential locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design meetings and further development upon successful referendum passage.
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Building Security Relocation and/or renovation of existing Main Office at every facility to increase supervision of entry. Creation of secure vestibules at all sites – single point entry after school starts. All visitors must pass through administration / office to gain access to buildings Development of zoned lock-down areas within buildings to provide greater separation during an emergency event Additional technology infrastructure focused on security systems, cameras, intercom, etc.
Construction $ 6,335,000 Contingency $ 570,000 Fees, Testing, Services $ 950,000 Fixtures & Equipment $ 125,000 Project Cost $ 7,980,000
Transportation Facility Development of a new transportation facility on a site TBD. (Note: cost of site anticipated to be offset by sale of existing land / transportation site) On-site parking for 100 drivers / staff Parking bays for (84) Buses minimum NOTE: Diagrams show potential Maintenance and wash bays locations only. Exact project details and locations will be subject to design Construction $ 6,385,000 meetings and further development upon Contingency $ 480,000 successful referendum passage. Fees, Testing, Services $ 955,000 Fixtures & Equipment $ 480,000 Project Cost $ 8,300,000
Square Foot allocations for all referendum component projects will meet or exceed the Guidelines for School Construction as they continue to develop through the design process.
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Estimated Expenditures for the Projects:
Building Security Technology Infrastructure $ 2,000,000 Office Improvements $ 5,980,000 $ 7,980,000
Next Generation Learning Spaces High School: Additions & Renovations $ 60,665,000 Middle Schools: Renovations $ 15,350,000 Elementary Schools: Additions & Renovations $ 21,705,000 Early Childhood Renovations $ 3,150,000 $ 100,870,000
Infrastructure Improvements Outdoor Learning & Competition Areas $ 7,750,000 Transportation Facility $ 8,300,000 $ 16,050,000
PROJECT TOTAL $ 124,900,000
Note: It is anticipated by the School Board that any surplus from the above noted projects (if any) will be used for yet unidentified deferred maintenance, capital expenditures for technology and/or equipment, or space expansion as the need may arise.
Note: Legal and Fiscal Costs, Capitalized Interest and Estimated Earnings outlined in Section 5 are all calculated within noted Project Costs outlined in Section 4 of the Review & Comment. Total Project Costs remain $124,900,000.
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___ 4. A Description of the Project (Continued)
Estimated Operational Expenditures:
The District has reviewed the impact of the proposed additional square feet to buildings in relation to utility and facility expenses, operational staffing expense and any additional equipment required for the project not allocated within the construction budgets. Anticipated costs include:
Custodial staff – (6) custodians $ 440,000 Utilities $ 290,000 Supplies $ 85,000 Equipment (1 time cost) $ 70,000
Additional administration or teachers are not anticipated to be required as the work is not related to significant enrollment change but rather differentiated learning approaches.
For the coming Fiscal Year these costs will be absorbed into the capital budget. The District has a renewal Levy pending for 2017 and will be reviewing all District costs and expenditures at that time.
Schedule:
Project Schedule Review and Comment Submittal to MDE February 2015 Review and Comment MDE Review February-March 2015 Referendum May 5, 2015 Project Design & CD Preparation May 2015 - May 2016 Project Construction Documents Issue January 2016 - September 2016 Project Construction April 2016 - July 2018 Occupancy Summer 2017 and 2018 Project Completion Fall 2017 for 2017-18 School Year Fall 2018 for 2018-19 School Year
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___ 5. A Specification of the Source of Project Financing including: a) Applicable Statutory Citations b) Scheduled Date and Required Notice c) Schedule of Bond Payments d) Property Tax Input
Availability and Manner of Financing The project would be financed through General Obligation Bonds to be voted on in the May 5 referendum.
The District has worked with Ehlers to determine the financial impact of the proposed referendum on local property taxes as well as how this funding will overlap with other current funding programs and components within the District. The attached information (prepared by Ehlers) contains information specific to the referendum as well as more detailed information encompassing the referendum impact with other planned financing.
Attachment 1 shows the detailed long-range financing plan, with estimated payments and levies for the proposed bonds plus other debt and capital levies as well as the estimated debt equalization aid.
Attachment 2 shows the estimated payments and initial tax levies for the proposed building bonds
Attachment 3 shows estimated tax rates for all of the levy categories included on the first attachment
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___ 5. A Specification of the Source of Project Financing (continued):
Attachment 1:
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___ 5. A Specification of the Source of Project Financing (continued):
Attachment 1:
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___ 5. A Specification of the Source of Project Financing (continued):
Attachment 2:
Note: Legal and Fiscal Costs, Capitalized Interest and Estimated Earnings are all calculated within noted Project Costs outlined in Section 4 of the Review & Comment. Total Project Costs remain $124,900,000.
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___ 5. A Specification of the Source of Project Financing (continued):
Attachment 3:
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___ 6. Documentation:
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