Design Advisory Committee Meeting #3 December 20, 2016 1 Meeting - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #3 December 20, 2016 1

Meeting Agenda 1. Agenda / Attendance Sheet – 1 minute 2. Ten things that should be obsolete in schools – 24 Minutes 3. Discuss Long Term Strategic Options – 30 Minutes 4. Community Meeting Options – 5 Minutes http://www.rtaarchitects.com/east-otero-sd-mp-pp East Otero Master Plan

East Otero SD Master Plan Timeline • DAC MEETINGS: Phase 1 – MASTER PLAN • December 5 th #1 • December 13th #2 Step 1 – Assessment and Investigation • December 20 th #3 November 2016 • January 10 th #4 Step 2 – Master Plan Meeting(s) - Options • More as needed December – Mid January 2017 • Community Meeting? Step 3 – Draft Recommendations Late January 2017 Phase 2 MP/ BEST GRANT APPLICATION Report February 2017 Grant App January-February 2017 Phase 3 – PRE-BOND SUPPORT East Otero Master Plan

 What are the goals and vision for the Facilities Master Plan? 1. Provide an updated assessment of facility conditions and necessary improvements 2. Provide an analysis of current facility utilization 3. Review educational adequacy and recommend improvements to more closely align facilities with educational programs 4. Outline strategic options for consideration 5. Obtain feedback from stakeholders 6. Assist with implementation Anything Else? 5 East Otero Master Plan

 What are the La Junta Schools Strengths?: • Collaboration between schools and across district • Sense of pride in community and facilities • Community involvement in school activities • Relationships between schools (HS involved in ES) • Honor tradition and our past • State championship has put community in a positive state 8 East Otero Master Plan

 What are the La Junta Schools Weaknesses?: • Overall age of buildings • Large faction of community that do not feel like they are included (intimidated) • Limited involvement (same people at all functions) • Lack of resources • Student population (declined from peak) • Fear of change community wide – new ideas are faced by apprehension • Test scores 9 East Otero Master Plan

 What Opportunities / Goals can be capitalized on in the La Junta Schools?: • Industry partnerships – career pathways (healthcare and manufacturing) • Otero Jr College in town – Satellite campus (offer associate degree on campus) • Focus on strengths of the community - trades • There is a sense of hope in the community • LJ Businesses benefited from influx for championship game 10 East Otero Master Plan

 What are the Threats / Fears to the La Junta Schools?: • The workforce is aging in LJ • Having difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers • Losing the community pride that we enjoy right now • Change in government rules and regulations • Small business sustainability – hard to recruit younger generations to LJ 11 East Otero Master Plan

East Otero Enrollment 12 East Otero Master Plan

ENROLLMENT VS CAPACITY CAPACITY – EXIST CAPACITY – CDE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - EXIST PRIMARY 320 345 360 INTERMEDIATE 428 420 504 JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH 542 769 923 (75%) 13 East Otero Master Plan

RENOVATION COSTS BUILDING 0-25 26-50 51-100 >100 TOTAL PRIMARY SCHOOL (K-2) $429,910 $545,363 $405,925 $197,925 $1,579,123 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL $416,325 $1,050,152 $2,662,248 $204,490 $4,333,215 (3-6) JUNIOR SENIOR $741,260 $1,101,152 $2,039,440 $235,430 $4,845,490 HIGHSCHOOL (7-12) NEW HORIZON $1,626,105 $840,970 $413,530 $97,175 $2,911,780 ACADEMY CDS HEADSTART $1,143,220 $838,370 $784,875 $975 $2,767,440 ADMINISTRATIVE $159,250 $101,075 $67,275 $16,510 $344,110 MAINTENANCE AND $102,570 $221,000 $172,965 $38,155 $534,690 TRASPORTATION OVERALL $4,618,640 $5,426,290 $6,546,258 $790,660 $17,381,848 14 East Otero Master Plan

RENOVATION COSTS OVER TIME (@6%/YR) YEARS 0-25 26-50 51-100 >100 TOTAL PRESENT $4,618,640 $5,426,290 $6,546,258 $790,660 $17,381,848 3 YRS $5,449,995 4 YEARS $6,728,599 $21,553,491 5 YEARS $8,510,135 $1,027,858 15 East Otero Master Plan

SURVEY RESULTS: 16 East Otero Master Plan

Q3: In general, classrooms are adequate to meet the educational needs. PS IS JS CDS HS 17 East Otero Master Plan

Q4: Teacher planning and work spaces are adequate for lesson planning and collaboration. PS IS JS CDS HS 18 East Otero Master Plan

Q5: The athletic facilities at this school are adequate. PS IS JS CDS HS 19 East Otero Master Plan

Q6: The playgrounds or outdoor play spaces at this school are adequate PS IS JS CDS HS 20 East Otero Master Plan

Q7: The cafeteria, serving and kitchen facilities are adequate IS PS JS CDS HS 21 East Otero Master Plan

Q8: the parent drop – off system is adequate PS IS JS CDS HS 22 East Otero Master Plan

Q9: the bus drop – off system is adequate PS IS JS CDS HS 23 East Otero Master Plan

Q10: The parking at this school is adequate PS IS JS CDS HS 24 East Otero Master Plan

Q11: Do you feel that the School facilities are safe and secure PS IS JS CDS HS 25 East Otero Master Plan

Q12: Indicate how urgently you feel the following potential facility needs require addressing. PS IS 26 East Otero Master Plan

Q12: Indicate how urgently you feel the following potential facility needs require addressing. JS CDS HS 27 East Otero Master Plan

Q13: Rate the your overall satisfaction with the following facilities at this school to perform their intended function: PS IS 28 East Otero Master Plan

Q13: Rate the your overall satisfaction with the following facilities at this school to perform their intended function: JS CDS HS 29 East Otero Master Plan

EAST OTERO DISTRICT – BIG PICTURE • DISTRICT OWNS A LOT OF PROPERTIES • SLOWLY DECLINING LONG TERM ENROLLEMENT • SHORT TERM OVER CROWDING AT PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS • EAST BUILDING IN POOR SHAPE • MOST BUILDINGS IN GOOD SHAPE, BUT WITH SOME FUNCTIONAL INEFFICIENCIES • COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER 30 East Otero Master Plan

EAST OTERO DISTRICT SCHOOL MAP N 31 East Otero Master Plan

OPTIONS 2 3 4 5 1 RENOVATE CDS MOVE MOVE K-2 MOVE PRE-K NEW PRE K RENOVATE ALL SITES PRE K + K RENOVATE PRIMARY NEW 3-6 MOVE 1-3 NEW K-2 RENOVATE JSHS RENOVATE JSHS NEW 7-12 NEW 4-6 MOVE NEW HORIZON MOVE NEW HORIZON MOVE NEW HORIZON NEW 7-12 MOVE NEW HORIZON 32 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 1 • ADDRESS PRIMARY ISSUES AT EACH CAMPUS WITH NO MOVES N OR NEW SCHOOLS 33 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 1 PROS: COMMENTS: • Potentially the lowest initial cost • This option could include renovations to address only maintenance items or could include functional efficiencies as well CONS: • You can only do so much with the existing buildings • Does not make a big impact on community perception of the district facilities 34 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 2 • BUILD NEW K-2 AT VACANT SITE • MOVE PRE INTO WEST BUILDING • MOVE NEW HORIZONS INTO COLUMBIAN • RENOVATE JR/SR HS • RETIRE EAST BUILDING N 35 East Otero Master Plan

2 OPTION 2 MOVE PRE-K MOVE PRE-K NEW K-2 NEW K-2 RENOVATE JSHS MOVE CDS RENOVATE • BUILD NEW K-2 AT N VACANT SITE MOVE NEW HORIZON • MOVE PRE-K INTO WEST BUILDING • MOVE NEW HORIZONS INTO COLUMBIAN • RENOVATE JR/SR HS • RETIRE EAST BUILDING N 36 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 2 PROS: COMMENTS: • • CDS would have good playground, drop off, lots of space Minimum renovations required at west building for CDS • • Would get a new Primary School Renovation at JSHS would seek to address security • All Schools are in closer proximity issues such as exterior classroom access, etc. • Getting rid of East Building is a financial benefit CONS: • Does not address the HS with the biggest functional problems in the district 37 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 3 • MOVE K-2 INTO INTERMEDIATE • MOVE NH INTO WEST BUILDING • BUILD NEW 3-6 AT VACANT SITE • RENOVATE JR/SR HS N • RETIRE EAST 38 East Otero Master Plan

3 OPTION 3 MOVE K-2 NEW 3-6 MOVE NEW HORIZON ACADEMY NEW 3-6 RENOVATE JSHS MOVE NEW HORIZON RENOVATE N • MOVE K-2 INTO MOVE K-2 INTERMEDIATE • MOVE NH INTO WEST BUILDING • BUILD NEW 3-6 AT VACANT SITE • RENOVATE JR/SR HS N • RETIRE EAST 39 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 3 PROS: COMMENTS: • Primary is near CDS CONS: • HS drivers on Smithland • Int. building would need modifications for primary grades • Lots of moves for all programs • NH does not need all the space at west building 40 East Otero Master Plan

OPTION 4 • RENOVATE PRIMARY (MAYBE ADDITION?) • BUILD NEW PRE AT NORTH SIDE OF PRIMARY • BUILDING NEW 7-12 BUILDING ATTACHED TO GYM • MOVE NH TO COLUMBIAN N • RETIRE EAST 41 East Otero Master Plan

4 OPTION 4 NEW PRE K NEW PRE K RENOVATE PRIMARY NEW 7-12 RENOVATE MOVE NEW HORIZON N • RENOVATE PRIMARY NEW 7-12 (MAYBE ADDITION?) • BUILD NEW PRE AT MOVE NEW HORIZON NORTH SIDE OF PRIMARY • BUILDING NEW 7-12 BUILDING ATTACHED TO GYM • MOVE NH TO COLUMBIAN N • RETIRE EAST 42 East Otero Master Plan