Development Committee

School Usage and Building

Recommendations

Big Walnut School DistrictBoard of Education Meeting

June 9, 2008

Background Elementary and Middle Schools at

Current Capacity

District Survey indicates community largely recognizes situation

Data indicates both an elementary and middle school facility are needed

Current Facility Capacities and Enrollment

 Building Capacity

Modulars/ Rental Capacity

Total Capacity

Enrollment (02/08)

HSE 265 50 315 358

BWE 405 100 505 489

Souders 407 48 455 429

BWMS 650   650 678

BWHS 1300   1300 900

Total Elementary (P-5) 1275 1276

What do the Projections mean?? High: High historic projection, plus about

80% of builders projections Moderate: High historic projections, plus

about 40% of builders projections Low: Moderate historic projections, plus

about 20% of builders projections

It is possible for higher than projected enrollments if significant subdivisions are proposed beyond what we know about

Historic Enrollment Projections DeJong and Assoc. developed statistical

model based on : Live birth data Historical enrollment Historical housing information

District Elementary Capacity and Projected Enrollments

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

1700

1800

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

School Year

Stud

ents

High Estimate Total

Moderate Estimate Total

Low Estimate Total

Facilties Capacity

Actual Students

District Middle School Capacity and Projected Enrollments

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

85020

05

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

School Year

Stud

ents

High Estimate Total

Moderate Estimate Total

Low Estimate Total

Building Capacity

Actual Students

Temporary Space Modulars and rental space are

usable, but not optimal teaching space

Assumption: These facilities will be used as needed, for as long as they remain viable

Evaluation for Expansion Souders Elementary

Best potential for expansion, but furthest distance from current demand

Shared spaces at capacity Utilities at capacity

Big Walnut Elementary Site access is limited (single entry/exit) Shared spaces at capacity Utilities at capacity

Evaluation for Expansion Harrison Street

Site too small Structure older Utilities at capacity

Middle School Shared spaces at capacity Insufficient land available Utilities only designed for current capacity

What have we learned? Renovations or additions are not feasible

Based on the survey results, the community is aware of the need for more classrooms, and sees the need as serious in the near future

Community top concerns: Overcrowded schools Large class sizes Decline of quality in the academic program

Based on projections, 2 new schools are needed

Analysis of OptionsHow to accommodate the projected growth?1. Brainstormed options2. Narrowed to 5, varying grade levels and

priority3. Elementary was needed first4. New elementary of similar size to current

would not last past 20115. Need to move 5th grade out or build 3

schools.

Options ConsideredA. Build a new elementary, BWMS becomes a

school for grades 5-6 and build a new school for grades 7-8

B. Build a new elementary and a new middle school, keeping grade distributions the same

C. Build a new elementary and a new middle school, with both middle schools having grades 5-8.

Recommended option: A Build a new elementary, BWMS becomes a school for grades 5-6 and build a new school for grades 7-8

Most efficient use of new space in short and medium term (5 yrs)

Provides capacity to get through at least 2013 school year based on current projections

Minimizes redistricting -- limits to the elementary level

Buildings in Option A New K-4 Elementary*: 500 Students

(Existing elementary schools become K-4)

Current BWMS becomes intermediate school: Students from grades 5-6 district-wide

New Middle School Building: 700 Students capacity for grades 7-8

*First year is K-5

Existing LandAssets

Land Requirements Elementary –

20 acres Location depends on demand

Middle School 40 acres Location depends on grade usage

Land Next Steps Committee recommendation is to use the S.

Miller Drive property for immediate elementary school need

Middle School – District is currently seeking donations and evaluating potential sites

Interested parties may contact Superintendent 740-965-2706

Building Cost Estimates Elementary

OSFC* : 120 sq. ft per student Capacity 500 Estimated cost per sq. ft. $182 Estimated Total cost: $10.9 M

Middle School OSFC* - 140 -150 sq. ft. per student Capacity 700 Estimated cost per sq. ft. $182 Estimated Total Cost: $17.8 - $19.1 M

*OSFC - Ohio School Facilities Commission

Est. Elementary Building Timeline 20 months from bond passage to usage of

elementary November 2008 passage August 2010

usage 2010 Elementary 100-211 students over capacity Will be using about 75% of elementary capacity

when moves are complete May 2009 passage January 2011 usage

2011 Elementary 140-291 students over capacity Will be using about 80% of elementary capacity

when moves are complete

Est. Middle School Building Timeline 24-32 months from bond passage to usage

of middle school November 2008 passage August 2011

usage 2011 Middle School 30-109 students over

capacity Will be using about 70% of combined capacity

when complete May 2009 passage January 2012 usage

2012 Middle School 43-144 students over capacity

Will be using about 75% of combined capacity when complete

Summary Recommended option provides for

projected district growth through 2013-14 Takes into account district survey results

of community urgency and desire to be proactive

Minimizes redistricting Moving 5th graders out of elementary

buildings maximizes use of all building resources

Questions