Post on 25-Jun-2020
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot
change their minds cannot
change anything.” —George Bernard Shaw
Strategic investment: Careful use of financial resources
• Optimize space and resources
• Use tax dollars more efficiently
• Maximize Education
Why is this important?
• Construction cost savings
• Stronger, innovative curricula
• Enhanced facilities and teacher pay
• Equity of educational programs
• Increased grant opportunities
Key benefits
Bristol Educational
Facilities Master Plan
• Commissioned in 2006 – Initiated by the City Council
– Comprehensive study of capacity, infrastructure, and programming
– Multiple community/stakeholder meetings
• Findings – Immediate and long-term improvements
were needed
Bristol Educational
Facilities Master Plan
• Recommendations – Replace Fairmount Elementary
– Renovate and/or replace Vance Middle School
– Additions and renovations to Tennessee High School
– Additions and renovations to other facilities
Kingsport/Sullivan County
Facility Studies Timeline
• Facility Studies begin – Early 2014
• Education Futures Conference – May 16, 2014
Kingsport/Sullivan County
Facility Studies Timeline
• Steering Committee Meetings – September 2014
– October 2014
– December 2014
– January 2015
– March 2015
Kingsport/Sullivan County
Facility Studies Timeline
• Community Dialogue Meetings – November 2014
– January 2015
• Facility Options Workshops
– December 2014
– February 2015
• Board of Education Updates
– October 2014
– December 2014
– May 2015
– June 2015 (Final Report Acceptance)
Kingsport/Sullivan County
Facility Studies Timeline
Capital Plan Funding
• Three phases
• 15-year period
• End in 2029
Capital Plan Funding
Capital Plan Funding
Capital Plan Funding
Capital Plan Funding
Capital Plan Funding
• February 2016
– Sullivan County Commission approves
funding
– Approval to purchase Sullivan North High School by Kingsport City Schools
– Sullivan North remain open as a Sullivan County High School until May 2019
Tentative Funding Timeline
• RFQ for Architectural Services – Bristol: February 2016
– Kingsport: October 2015
– Sullivan County: February 2016
Tentative Funding Timeline
• Secure Architectural Services
– Bristol: June 2016
– Kingsport: February 2016
– Sullivan County: June 2016
• Land Acquisition
– Sullivan County: 2016
Tentative Funding Timeline
• Facility Construction – Bristol: June 2017
– Kingsport: March 2017
– Sullivan County: June 2017
Tentative Funding Timeline
• Completed – New Fairmount Elementary School
– Energy efficient infrastructure upgrades
• Remaining and immediate need – New Middle School
Bristol Capital Projects
• New Science and Technology Center – Open Fall of 2018 (date subject to change)
– 400 student capacity
• Repurpose space in existing facility
• Complete identified renovation needs
• Enlarge cafeteria
Kingsport Capital Projects
• Renovate Sullivan North and prepare for Kingsport transition – 2019-20 school year
– Occupy in the fall of 2020
• Renovation of Sevier Middle, prepare for elementary school transition – 2020 school year
– Occupy in the fall of 2021
Kingsport Capital Projects
• New High School in western area of County – To open in fall of 2019
– 1700 student capacity
– Enhanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) focus
Sullivan County Capital Projects
• New Middle School, eastern area of county
– To open in fall of 2019
– 700 student capacity
• Convert Sullivan South High School to middle school
Sullivan County Capital Projects
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• Optimize space and resources
• Use tax dollars more efficiently
• Maximize Education
Why is this important?
Bristol City Improvements
• Better learning environment
• Create a true middle school concept
Bristol City Improvements
Bristol City Improvements
• Improved programming capabilities
– 1:1 personalized learning
– STEM connections
– Multimedia spaces
Bristol City Improvements
• Reduce overcrowding at elementary schools
• Better programmatic alignment
• Begin preparing students for post-secondary success at an early age
Bristol City Improvements
• Reduce overcrowding at elementary schools
• Better programmatic alignment
• Begin preparing students for post-secondary success at an early age
• Consistent, equitable opportunities
- in academics
- art, theater and music
- extra-curricular activities
Sullivan County School
System Improvements
Agriculture,
Food, and Natural
Resources
Architecture
and Construction
Hospitality
and Tourism
STEM
Education
and Training
Arts, A/V
Technology, and
Communications
Law, Public
Safety,
Corrections,
and Security
Information
Technology
Human
Services
Business
Management and
Administration
Advanced
Manufacturing
Health
Science
Government
and Public
Administration
Finance
Transportation,
Distribution and
Logistics
Marketing
CTE
Strengthening CTE
supports major initiatives
Why is CTE important? • Improves academic performance
• Raises graduation rates
• Encourages postsecondary
education
• Enables dual enrollment, certifications and technical endorsements or “Diploma Plus”
Machine Tool Cer.fica.on program in coopera.on
with Bell Helicopter (above); Mobile app development
students intern with ntara (right)
Our mission:
“to create a culture that inspires innovation through
science and technology.”
Goals: • Support scientific inquiry
• Foster creativity & problem-solving
• Meaningful career opportunities
• Application-based experiences through integrated curriculum
• Utilize power and flexibility of technology
Importance of STEM
• Prepares for STEM-driven workplace
• Gives students competitive edge
• Connects students to job opportunities
Dickenson County, Ridgeview
Middle and High School Campus
Wise County,
Union High School
Union High School
Central High School