BACKGROUND | Community Survey Results • Over the past year, the District has been working closely with the City of Horicon, the Horicon Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses to determine how we can better position our community for the future. • One of the priorities identified through this partnership was the need to update our school facilities. • Portions of Van Brunt Elementary are nearly 100 years old and the Junior/Senior High School has sections that are over 50 years old. • As such, many of the major building systems are beyond their service life, resulting in inefficiencies and ongoing costly repairs. • To help develop a plan, an Athletic Facilities Committee was formed followed by a Citizens Advisory Committee. (Between 60 – 70 community members) • The Committee, made up of business leaders, parents, district staff and community members, met numerous times to develop options to present to the community and School Board. HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
BACKGROUND | Community Survey Results Survey – School Facility District-wide Survey • Initial Joint Community Survey – Spring 2017 (School District, City, John Deere, Horicon Bank and Chamber of Commerce) Total number of responses: 1,249 • School District Facilities Survey - Conducted in November/December 2017. Total number of responses: 607 • 75% of all respondents stated they would advise the School Board to pursue a referendum to update our schools • 77% of all respondents supported the District in exploring options to update or replace Van Brunt Elementary School • 60% of respondents stated they would support the option to build a elementary school at the Junior / Senior High School campus. • 55% of respondents ranked updating the Junior / Senior High School’s building infrastructure as a high priority HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
BACKGROUND | Horicon School Board Recommendation Upon careful evaluation of the Comprehensive Facility Review conducted by Bray Architects, the two community surveys, and the Citizens Advisory Committee recommendation, the School Board approved the placing of two questions on the April 3 rd ballot: NO renovations for Van Brunt Elementary Building are included in any of our Referendum Questions or Plans Question 1: Elementary School Addition to Jr/Sr High School $22,920,000 • Construction of new Elementary School at Junior/Senior High school creating One Campus • Add a new Cafeteria to service both schools • Add Secure Entrance to new campus • Renovate Door and Security Camera Systems • Purchase all fixtures, furnishings and equipment necessary for the new school Question 2: Jr/Sr High School Infrastructure Updates - $3,600,000 • Replace 3 oldest roof sections • Upgrade plumbing, valves and remodel existing Bathrooms and Locker Rooms • Upgrade Heating & Cooling (HVAC) systems and HVAC Management System • Replace original Main Electrical Service, Electrical Panel boards, Emergency Generator and Clock Systems • Replace existing Hallway Ceiling Tiles, Flooring and Lighting Fixtures • This only funds renovations at Jr / Sr High School. HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
Van Brunt Elementary School THE NEED
THE NEED | Van Brunt Elementary A Comprehensive Facility Review of Van Brunt Elementary was completed by Bray Architects and CD Smith. The review identified a list of safety and security, infrastructure and building system needs, as well as educational and site deficiencies. Key findings included: • Major building systems are past their service life including the plumbing, heating/ventilation and electrical, and need to be replaced. • Air supply to most rooms does not meet current code , and sections of the building are poorly insulated. • To meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code compliance the school requires significant updates. • Structural remodeling options are significantly limited by the building’s construction. • Building is larger than what is needed to serve current and projected student enrollment. Approximately 50% of the space is not being utilized effectively. o • The school is more expensive to heat and operate due to its age. • The school lacks flexible learning and collaboration spaces consistent with current educational needs. • The District shares staff between schools. This requires staff to travel back and forth between schools, sometimes multiple times in one day, which reduces the amount of time spent working with students. HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
Van Brunt Roof Repairs Concerns • Many portions of Van Brunt’s Roof are leaking
Van Brunt Structural Repairs Concerns • Numerous Major Structural Repairs are needed
Van Brunt Heating & Cooling Concerns • Van Brunt currently is run by Boiler Heat. Pipes and Valves in the building are in various stages of needing repair and / or replacement
THE SOLUTION COMBINE INT COMBINE INTO O ONE ONE CAMPUS CAMPUS CONSOLIDATE RESOURCES & STAFF THAT ARE CURRENTLY DIVIDED BETWEEN TWO SCHOOLS
THE SOLUTION | Proposed Site Plan HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
THE SOLUTION | Proposed Floor Plan Existing New Construction Renovation HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
QUESTION #1 | As it will Appear on the Ballot Shall the School District of Horicon, Dodge County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,920,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program to create a consolidated campus and consisting of: the construction of a new Elementary School addition and site improvements at the Junior/Senior High School; the construction of an addition for a High School cafeteria and secure entrance and renovations and safety and security upgrades at the Junior/Senior High School; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? Yes No HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3 RD
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP • Dedicated Drop-Off / Pick-up area for Students to alleviate daily traffic congestion for both Elementary & Jr / Sr High School • Dedicated Bus Drop-Off / Pick-Up area • Staff Parking Separate from Student Parking
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION Consolidation of Staff and Duties • Allows more Multi-grade Level Staff Instruction on same campus • Music Classes at Same Campus • Kitchen Staff combined with central Lunch Room – Updated Kitchen to serve one campus • Maintenance/Custodial Staff combined at Same Campus – Duties Condensed: • Grass Mowing Equipment & Expense reduced • Snow Removal Equipment & Expense reduced
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION District Administration & Building Security/Safety • District Administration on Same Campus • Centrally Located School Administration • Central Secured Public Entrance for Entire Campus • Updated Campus Security • Door Security System • Video Security Camera System
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION Elementary Grade Level Curriculum Collaboration • Classrooms organized by Grade • Ground Floor • Pre-K / Kindergarten 1 st Grade • 2 nd Grade • • Upper Floor 3 rd Grade • 4 th Grade • 5 th Grade •
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION Elementary Grade Level Curriculum Collaboration • Classrooms organized by Grade • Ground Floor • Pre-K / Kindergarten 1 st Grade • 2 nd Grade • • Upper Floor 3 rd Grade • 4 th Grade • 5 th Grade •
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION Educational Cross Grade Collaboration • One Campus allows expansion of collaborative activities between Upper Grades and Elementary Grades without travel between separate sites. • Expansion of Upper Grade Mentorship Programs • Strengthening of the District Improvement Initiative – “One Team, Horicon Strong”
ONE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SOLUTION Extracurricular Activities • Consolidated Athletic Coaching Resources • One Location for Families with Multiple Grade Children to Schedule • Provision of Multiple Athletic Venues at Same Campus • Collaboration and Combination of Arts and Presentations
Van Brunt Uses for Van Brunt: (With Question #1 Passage) • Proposal for Older Structure to be Sold: • Updated for Loft Style Apartment Complex • Currently 3 interested parties for purchase • Gymnasium / Locker Room Complex Horicon Athletics (3 rd Gym Complex) • • City Recreation Complex • YMCA Satellite Services and Classes • Community Events • Land to East (current playground) to be sold – Possible Housing
Junior / Senior High School THE NEED
Jr/Sr High School Roof Repairs Concerns • There are Three (3) Roof Sections that are in need of repair at the Jr./Sr. High School
Jr/Sr High School Electrical Services Concerns • The current electrical service to the High School is the original 1964 equipment. • Our Backup Electrical Generator is also from 1964 and in need of replacement to supply emergency power to the school.
Jr/Sr High School Update Concerns Bathrooms • Our original 1964 bathrooms are in need of significant updating as well as increase in capacity to current code
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