Lansing School District Bond Proposal

LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND PROPOSAL

May 3, 2016

Fairview Academy

Remodel Addition/ New Build Executive Summary Table of Contents

• Beginning in April of 2015, a Board-appointed community Bond Committee Executive Summary Pg 1 considered plans for a May 3, 2016 bond proposal election for Lansing School Introduction and Pg 2 District voters. Cost Review • The district’s Bond Committee recommended a bold and innovative plan to the Lansing Pathway Pgs 3-4 Board of Education which was unanimously approved on October 15, 2015. The proposal includes: Promise Pg 5 ◦◦ A 21st century educational plan called the Lansing Pathway Promise. Eastern IB/ Bio-technology ◦◦ A potential $120 million investment in the Lansing Schools. ◦◦ Under the proposal approved unanimously by the Board of Education, Eastern Campus Pg 6 the district seeks to “roll over” its expiring sinking fund millage of 1.5 and Fields mills, and is asking for a modest increase of .75 mills, for a total levy of Everett VPA Pg 7 2.25 mills. Sexton STEM Pg 8 ◦◦ Currently, the millage rate for the Lansing School District is the lowest in the Capital region. Seeking an additional .75 mills to the current sinking Fairview Academy Pg 9 fund will still ensure our millage rate remains among the lowest in the Capital region, while improving the district’s infrastructure and readying Rich VPA Pg 10 it for direct alignment with the Lansing Pathway Promise. Post Oak IB Pg 11 • For a home with a taxable value of $50,000 in the Lansing School District, the Bond Project Pg 12 modest increase would equate to only an additional $37.50 per year, or roughly Recommendations $3 per month – the equivalent of only one dime a day. Key Dates Pg 13 • There would be much needed technology and security upgrades throughout the Thank You Pg 14 district as well as new furniture in every classroom. • More importantly, the plan is designed to align with a proposed Lansing Pathway Promise that would better prepare students for career and college readiness, as Icon Key follows:

◦◦ Lansing Eastern High School: International Baccalaureate, Chinese language immersion, and Bio-technology.

◦◦ Lansing Everett High School: New Tech High and Visual/Performing Arts. ◦◦ Lansing Sexton High School: STEM/STEAM and Spanish immersion. Remodel Addition/ ◦◦ Each elementary, middle years, and K-8 schools would prepare students New Build for this educational programming at the high school level.

1 Introduction and Cost Review

This information booklet provides district voters with an overview of the Lansing Everett VPA $19.1 M (16%) Pathway Promise and Sexton STEM/STEAM Rich VPA associated bond proposal $6.2 M (5%) $6.2 M (5%) investments needed to District-wide Furniture $5.9 M (5%) support its implementation. Eastern IB/Bio-tech

District-wide Technology $14.8 M (12%) As illustrated on the next $4.6 M (4%) District-wide Security page, the Lansing Pathway $2.4 M (2%) Promise is an innovative three-path approach in the Fairview way the Lansing School PK-8 Academy $19.6 M (16%) District delivers college and career readiness, giving each and every student the opportunity General Updates/ Efficiencies Post Oak IB to engage in real-world, $29.2 M (24%) $5.6 M (5%) relevant, and meaningful Eastern Athletic Fields 21st Century learning $6.7 M (6%) through partnerships with area businesses, agencies, and universities. Upon graduation, students following The Lansing Pathway Promise are eligible for a Promise scholarship.

Our Promise to Lansing Students There is no wrong Pathway – only success at the finish line for students that complete the Lansing Pathway Promise program. With the guarantee of a college scholarship at the end of the journey, students will have a unique advantage in the Lansing School District.

The bond proposal also includes district-wide investments in technology, security, furniture, and general building remodeling to increase efficiencies in our schools. 2 The Lansing Pathway Promise is a way of providing meaningful learning opportunities for our students that will give them a distinct edge for career and college readiness. Each pathway is designed to offer students relevant and engaging coursework that is in partnership with business and industry. These partnerships will provide internships, mentoring programs, vocational education opportunities, and job shadowing for our students as they learn more about their career and college path. Upon graduation, each student will be eligible for the PROMISE and/or HOPE Scholarship to Lansing Community College or Michigan THE PATHWAY PROMISE State University. This proposal comes after significant research and community input was gathered to present a package that addresses current and future needs of the Lansing School District.

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL SEXTON HIGH SCHOOL 7th-12th Grades 7th-12th Grades 7th-12th Grades STEM/STEAM/Spanish/Skilled Trades/ IB/Chinese/Biotechnology/Comprehensive New Tech/VPA/Comprehensive Manufacturing/Comprehensive

Sheridan Rd. Lewton Post Oak Rich Visual Performing Arts Academy STEM 4th-6th Grades K-8 IB/Chinese PreK-8th Grades 4th-6th Grades Spanish

Pattengill Academy (Fairview) Gardner Leadership, Law Mt. Hope Averill PreK-8th Grades & Government Academy STEAM PreK-3rd Grades Biotechnology/General PreK-8th Grades 4th-6th Grades Spanish

Fairview STEM Gier Park North Attwood Gier Park Riddle PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-6th Grades 4th-6th Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades

Lyons Cumberland Mt. Hope STEAM Reo Cumberland Willow PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades 4th-6th Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades

Forest View Cavanaugh STEAM Kendon PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades

Choice of Pathways Document Key Bond Construction Possible Change GSRP = Great Start Readiness Program IB = International Baccalaureate Wexford Montessori Pleasant View Beekman STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math PreK-8th Grades Offline or GSRP Woodcreek STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math VPA = Visual Performing Arts

3 The Lansing Pathway Promise is a way of providing meaningful learning opportunities for our students that will give them a distinct edge for career and college readiness. Each pathway is designed to offer students relevant and engaging coursework that is in partnership with business and industry. These partnerships will provide internships, mentoring programs, vocational education opportunities, and job shadowing for our students as they learn more about their career and college path. Upon graduation, each student will be eligible for the PROMISE and/or HOPE Scholarship to Lansing Community College or Michigan THE PATHWAY PROMISE State University. This proposal comes after significant research and community input was gathered to present a package that addresses current and future needs of the Lansing School District.

Sheridan Rd. Lewton Post Oak Rich Visual Performing Arts Academy STEM 4th-6th Grades K-8 IB/Chinese PreK-8th Grades 4th-6th Grades Spanish

Pattengill Academy (Fairview) Gardner Leadership, Law Mt. Hope Averill PreK-8th Grades & Government Academy STEAM PreK-3rd Grades Biotechnology/General PreK-8th Grades 4th-6th Grades Spanish

Fairview STEM Gier Park North Attwood Gier Park Riddle PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-6th Grades 4th-6th Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades

Lyons Cumberland Mt. Hope STEAM Reo Cumberland Willow PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades 4th-6th Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades

Forest View Cavanaugh STEAM Kendon PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades PreK-3rd Grades

4 The following pages represent architectural drawings of what new construction and remodeling would look like at building sites across the district.

Eastern IB 7th-12th Grades

EXPAND Cafeteria EXPAND Office for Student Services and Community Clinic REMODEL 4 Classrooms into 2 Classrooms on Each Floor for Group Learning NEW Competition Gym and Fitness Room NEW 3-Story Classroom Wing with Bio-technology Labs and Group Project Labs ADDITIONAL Possible 2nd Series Funding Eastern Campus

Marshall St. Pattengill Academy

E. Saginaw St.

Eastern HS Eastern Athletic Fields N.Clemens Ave.

Eastern Athletic Fields

nd 2 series funding 6 Everett VPA 7th-12th Grades

REMODEL Auditorium, Band, Choir, and Support Spaces REMODEL Cafeteria ADD Scene Shop, Drama Classroom, Video Production Lab, Art Studio, and Dance Studio ADDITIONAL Replace Windows ADDITIONAL Possible 2nd Series Funding Michigan Ave.

Sexton STEM 7th - 12th Grades

REMODEL Annex for STEM Labs ADDITIONAL 2nd Series Funding

8 Pattengill/Fairview Academy PreK-8th Grades

EXPAND Classrooms EXPAND Cafeteria NEW Secure Main Entry ADDITIONAL Separate Bus and Student Drop-Off Rich VPA PreK-8th Grades

REMODEL Auditorium, Band Room, Choir Room, Multi-Purpose Room, Art Room, and Support Spaces for Visual Performing Arts REMODEL Rooms for PreK and K

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Post Oak IB K - 8th Grades

ADDITIONAL Classroom for Grades 7 and 8 ADD Gym and Multi-Purpose Room IMPROVE Student Pick-Up and Drop-off Bond Project Recommendations

Eastern IB/ Bio-technology Remodel the current Pattengill for 7th -12th Grades, additions and remodeling for International Baccalaureate and Bio-technology

Everett High School Additions, remodeling and other improvements for Visual Performing Arts programming

PK-8 Pattengill Fairview Additions and remodeling at Fairview to create a PK-8 Academy Academy on Lansing’s northeast side

Rich VPA Remodel at Rich for PreK–8 Visual Performing Arts programs

Post Oak IB Additions to accommodate 7th and 8th grades

General Building Remodeling Roofs, windows, HVAC, and lighting

District-wide Security Improvements in secure access to schools

District-wide Technology Improvements in technology infrastructure and wireless access

District-wide Furniture Improvements to furniture in all schools

2nd Series Funding Plans Sexton High School – Remodeling for STEM/STEAM programming Eastern High School – Athletic fields

Next Steps • District launches initiative to inform the public about the Lansing Pathway Promise

• District deputizes staff to provide in-school voter registration

• District begins the process of implementing key components of Lansing Pathway Promise

• District holds bond election on May 3, 2016

• If approved, District begins construction in 2016 12 Key Dates

October 2015 Lansing Board of Education Unanimously Approved Lansing Pathway Promise Bond Proposal

December 2015 Board Receives Authorization from Michigan Department of Treasury

February 19, 2016 Bond Proposal Registered with City Clerk’s Office

February 19, 2016 Last Day for Voters to Register for May 2016 Election

May 3, 2016 Lansing Community Votes on Bond Proposal

Mark your calendars!

The District will continue to provide voters with information online about this proposal from now until May 3, 2016.

Visit lansingpathwaypromise.net to get in on the conversation! 13 Thank You, Bond Committee!

Peter Spadafore Tony Forsthoefel Co-chair, LSD Board President LASA

Nancy Mahlow Dave Hollister Co-chair Prima Civitas 2015-2016 Eastside Neighborhood Organization Former Mayor of Lansing Board of Education

Chuck Alberts Andy Kilpatrick Peter Spadafore LSEA City of Lansing President LSD Parent Reniero Araoz Rachel R. Lewis Michigan Department of Education Jayme King Vice President LSD Parent Lansing SAVE LSD Parent Myra J. Ford Tony Baltimore Secretary Board of Water and Light David Martínez Business/Community Member Shirley Rodgers Yvonne Caamal Canul Treasurer LSD Superintendent Julie Potter Everett PTSA Amy Hodgin Andrea Crawford LSD Parent Bryan Beverly Lansing Neighborhood Gabrielle C. Johnson LSD Parent Jeff Scheibel Guillermo Z. López CEO YMCA Dr. Saturnino Rodríguez Kellie Dean Trustees Dean Transportation Alfreda Schmidt Lansing PROMISE Community Member Yvonne Caamal Canul Former City Council Superintendent Amel Eiland Upward Bound Teresa Szymanski LSD Chief of Operations

Remember to vote May 3, 2016!

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