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 S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 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 S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 1 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 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 S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 2 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 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 S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 3 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 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. S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 4 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Edina High School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 5 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Edina High School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 6 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Valley View Middle School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 7 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 South View Middle School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 8 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Concord Elementary School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 9 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Cornelia Elementary School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 10 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Countryside Elementary School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 11 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Creek Valley Elementary School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 12 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Highlands Elementary School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 13 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Normandale Elementary School S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 14 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 Edina Community Center (ECC) (Normandale – Level 2) S:\ISD273\Planning\2014 Planning\Review & Comment\ISD 273 R&C 2015.doc 15 Commission No. 9999 ISD #273 – Edina Public Schools 2015 Referendum Projects Review and Comment Submittal January 26, 2015 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.