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VISION 2020
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Agenda
1. Process and Foundation
2. September Alternatives, Public Input, and Refinements
Elementary/Middle Schools High Schools
3. Reallocation of Resources Input
Vision 2020 Overview
Implement the Districts strategic plan focused on academic excellence, financial sustainability and school
safety & security
Engage our principals, teachers, parents, and community to develop a clear vision and plan of action
Focus on the allocation of resources to address our most pressing challenges and enhance the level of resources
devoted to student instruction and success
JMCSS Goals and Object ives for Vis ion 2020
Enhance our educational environment
Provide greater support to our teachers and staff
Meet the needs of our diverse student population
Foster equity across the district
Improve communication within the district
Increase funding for educational resources
Improve efficiency to reduce facility costs
Refocus on Neighborhood/Community Schools
Maintain Special Programs and Choice
Consider and Expand Successful Academic Models
Emphasize Pre-K and Early Education
Retain and Attract Highly Effective Teachers
Address School Safety and Discipline Issues
Improve Communication and Consistency
Enhance Parental and Community Involvement
Init ial Community Goals and Objectives
Community Input based on Concept Plans
Organize the system in geographic clusters
Provide a direct feeder pattern from elementary to middle and middle to high school where possible
Centralize magnet programs (e.g. Montessori, Academic Academies)
Maintain specialized technology programs at Liberty
Consider expanding the K-8 school model in select locations
Be aggressive
September Reorganization Alternatives
Elementary/Middle School Alternatives
1. K-5 geographic cluster model
2. Spilt K-5/K-8 geographic cluster model
High School Alternatives
A. Three zoned high schools model
B. Two zoned high schools model
Alternative 1- Elementary/Middle
Maintains current grade arrangements with K-5 Elementary Schools and 6-8 Middle Schools throughout the district
Provides direct feeder patterns from elementary to middle school within each of four geographic clusters- North, Central, South, and East
Closes 4-5 facilities and repurposes up to 5 facilities
Alternative 1- Geographic Clusters
Alternative 1- Elementary
Alternative 1- Middle School
Alternative 1- Elementary/Middle
10 zoned elementary schools, 4 zoned middle schools
Maintains and potentially centralizes Middle School Academic Academy
Adds Elementary Academic Academy
Montessori program moves to Tigrett facility
Pre-K program potentially moves to Lincoln
Consolidates Beech Bluff, Lincoln, Malesus, Nova Elementary Schools and West Middle School
Repurposes Rose Hill, JCT, Tigrett, Bemis, and potentially Lincoln
Alternative 2- Elementary/Middle
Maintains some K-5 Elementary Schools and 6-8 Middle Schools, while also providing a K-8 option within each cluster
Provides direct feeder patterns from elementary to middle school within each of three geographic clusters- North, Central, and West/South/East Madison County
Closes 4-5 facilities and repurposes up to 5 facilities
Alternative 2- Geographic Clusters
Alternative 2- Elementary/ K-8
Alternative 2- Middle School
Alternative 2- Elementary/Middle 7 zoned elementary schools, 3 zoned middle schools, 3 K-8 schools
Maintains and potentially centralizes Middle School Academic Academy
Adds Elementary Academic Academy
Montessori program moves to Tigrett facility
Pre-K program potentially moves to Lincoln
Consolidates Beech Bluff, Lincoln, Malesus, Nova Elementary Schools and West Middle School
Repurposes Rose Hill, JCT, Tigrett, Bemis, and potentially Lincoln
Elementary/Middle Public Input
Pre-K move from Whitehall to Lincoln- accessibility concerns
Desire to keep Malesus students and teachers together
Desire to keep Nova students and teachers together
Potential size of Lane and JCT in K-8 concept
Consider Thelma Barker as a K-8 facility in lieu of Pope
Travel distance between West and Bemis as the south cluster middle school
K-8 athletics impact
Beech Bluff
15 core classrooms, capacity of 300 students
75 students (29% of current students) live within 4 miles of Beech Bluff Elementary
180 students (71% of current students) live closer to Rose Hill
Plan keeps all Beech Bluff students together at Rose Hill
Recommend working with County to reposition Beech Bluff school as a community facility
Malesus
South Cluster (Denmark, Malesus and South Elementary Schools) are at 70% occupancy today- 973 students versus 1400 capacity
Age and condition of the Malesus facility was noted as a concern, lowest of the south elementary schools
Plan moves Malesus students to Denmark or South
Map has been revised to keep Malesus and Medon residents together at South as much as possible
Reviewed potential to make Bemis an elementary and Denmark a middle school
Recommend maintaining ownership of Malesus site for future use
West
125 current students (29%) live closer to West
300 current students (71%) live closer to Bemis
Condition of West facility was noted as a concern, lowest of all JMCSS middle schools
Lincoln
1500 students versus 2200 capacity at Alexander, Lincoln, Lane & JCT
68% occupancy and a high level of transiency between these four schools
Lincoln has the lowest building score of the central elementary schools and least advantageous location related to zoning and transportation needs
Potential to renovate and repurpose for special programs
Nova
Nova has 15 core classrooms, capacity of 300 students
East has 30 core classrooms, capacity of 600 students
If Elementary Academy is not a first phase action item, then recommend Nova remain with a reduced attendance zone
Good facility score, location near growth areas, and land for future expansion
Alternative 2- Elementary/ K-8 Revised
Alternative 2- Middle School
Alternative 2- Elementary/ K-8 wi th o u t E le me n ta ry Aca d e mi c Aca d e my
Alternative 2- Middle Schoolwi th o u t E le me n ta ry Aca d e mi c Aca d e my
High School Alternative A
3 zoned high schools
Maintains Madison Academic
Early College High
High School Alternative A1
High School Alternative A2
High School Alternative B
2 zoned high schools
Relocates Madison Academic
Returns Liberty to a true Technology Magnet Program
Early College High
High School Alternative B
High School Public Input
Desire to renovate or rebuild JCM as a high school
Desire to keep JCM as a school, if not a high school
Concerns regarding reuse of JCM facility- desire to replace or discontinue
Concern over K-8 students at JCM facility
Concerns that moving Madison to Liberty facility could impact school success
Transportation distance for students who live closer to Liberty, but would be zoned to Northside
Transportation to Liberty as a magnet school
Existing Attendance Zones
Jackson Central Merry
Alternatives consider repurposing JCM for special programs that would allow renovation or reconstruction of parts of the structure as funds become available
over time
Repurposing would in turn allow the closure/consolidation of other JMCSS special program and administrative facilities
Average cost of a new/replacement high school in the US according to RS Means is ~$20 Million in construction cost
Rebuilding JCM (167,000 SF @ $200/sf) would require a budget of over $30 Million in construction cost plus administrative/architects fees, furniture, fixed equipment and other project costs
Potential Reallocat ion of Resources
1. Potential recapture of $500,000 - $1,000,000 per school per year in operational expenses
2. Potential closure of 4-5 facilities and repurposing of 5-6 facilities
3. One-time reduction of capital expenditures at closing schools
4. Reduced transportation distances and costs
Potential Reallocat ion of Resources
Teacher/Staff Priorities:
1. Salary adjustments
2. Elementary Alternative Program
3. Expanded Pre-K Program
4. Building Repairs
5. Implement Technology Plan
6. Curriculum and Instruction Materials
Public Priorities:
1. Building Repairs
2. Elementary Alternative Program
3. Salary adjustments
4. Expanded Pre-K Program
5. Fine arts facilities and programs
Board Discussion and Direct ion
1. Additional Information and/or October Meetings
2. Final consideration in November and/or December 2015
3. Implementation begins with the 2016-2017 school year