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Focus Group Discussions August 07, 2019 listen.DESIGN.deliver

1 Focus Group Discussions INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS August 7, 2019 2 INITIAL FINDINGS 3 BIG IDEAS AND EXPLANATION OF CONCEPTS 4 SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS

Why a Master Facilities Plan? ü Better prepare St. Joseph students for 21st century success and make St. Joseph a more desirable place to live ü Maximize resources and improve learning outcomes ü We’ve been maintaining for too long; it’s time to innovate for efficiency and success

Mission Educating Each Child for Success Vision Mission, Vision & A Great Place to Learn Values… Values Commitment to Excellence Integrity of Actions Collaborative Culture

What is a Master Facilities Plan? Future Ready Learning Infrastructure Capacity Self-Directed Learning Program Existing Facility Analysis Creativity/Innovation/Collaboration Facilities Student Experience Community Partnerships Operations Alternate Facilities Equitable Early Childhood Wellness Feeder System Infrastructure Future Ready Capacity Learning listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Facility Analysis - 07 August, 2019 listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Facility Analysis - 07 August, 2019 Capacity Projections 18-19 Enrollment 10 year Projection listen.DESIGN.deliver

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Building Phases ORIG. AGE PHASE NO. 1-20 years: Phase I 5 21-30 years: Phase II 0 31-40 years: Phase III 1 41-50 years: Phase IV 3 51+ years: Phase V 22 listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Facility Analysis - 07 August, 2019 Overall Building Assessment Scores IV III II I listen.DESIGN.deliver

Survey I “Introduction” We received more than 1,500 responses to our first online survey, which helped to provide us with an initial understanding of the state of the district. ü More than 750 parents and 600+ staff and teachers ü Nearly 60 percent of respondents believe current facilities will not support future educational needs and more than 65 percent believe facilities are not sufficiently updated or modernized. ü Over 90 percent of respondents agree that learning needs are different today than they were when most facilities were built. 90 percent also understand that technology and innovation will impact future resource and facilities needs. ü Top priorities indicated by respondents include providing equitable high-quality learning environments , as well as collaborative and innovative schools . ü We’ve collected thousands of comments about the greatest strengths, opportunities, and challenges in St. Joseph right now. Many comments provide insight into the pride people feel for their community, and a willingness to explore change to upgrade facilities and meet the evolving needs of students. listen.DESIGN.deliver

Prioritization of District Goals Summary of Survey Results Survey II “Priorities” District Goals Ranking (of 6) Forward Looking/Future Readiness 4.40 We received more than 700 responses to our second Community Narrative 3.64 survey, which helps us to further identify areas of potential priority for the Master Facilities Plan and refine our Prioritizing Investment 3.46 understanding about the current state of SJSD schools. Feeder Patterns 3.30 ü More than 500 parents and 200 staff and teachers District Standards 3.15 ü Ensuring that school environments are Forward Equitable Programming 3.06 Looking/Future Ready was a clear top priority for respondents. ü Over 75 percent of respondents agree or strongly agree that significant changes are needed to meet FUTURE needs. More than 75 percent also agree that innovative or bold ideas are needed to prepare SJSD students for the future. ü More than 80 percent of respondents believe significant investment in schools is a critical priority . ü Approximately 90 percent of respondents believe investment is needed to ensure St. Joseph is a desirable place to raise a family . listen.DESIGN.deliver

Survey II “Priorities” Open-Ended Response Themes 21 st Century Learning: Ideas frequently Communication and Transparency: There cited modernized facilities and access to was a consistent call for focusing on technology, as well as the development open and transparent communication of collaborative learning spaces and fiscal responsibility related to all (including common areas, outdoor district work. learning spaces, and “incubators” for hands-on learning. CTE Opportunities: Many respondents favored increased focus on career and Middle School Model: Many comments technical education opportunities, referenced the need for realignment at including defined career “tracks” in high the middle school level to accommodate school, specialized curricula focused on a 6-8 grade center model. life, technology, and trade skills, and increased community partnerships. listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Facility Analysis - 07 August, 2019 Prioritization of District Goals Summary of Visioning Sessions (In Order of Ranking) 1 4 Prioritize Investment Program Equity Data Driven Metrics SPED in Home School Goal (Educational vs. Sentimental Value) Central ELL Opportunities Maximize Use of Money Early Education Access to Other Programs 2 Community Narrative 5 Create Trust District Standards Revitalize Perception of Schools Instructional Delivery / Learning Framework Unify Narrative District Wide Building Standards Consolidation of Information 3 Forward Looking / Future Ready 6 Student Centered Feeder Pattern Project Based Initiative Appropriate Grade Level Configuration Research Based Appropriate School Size / Class Size listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Facility Analysis - 07 August, 2019 Lenses for Concept Development Current Future Capacity Geography / Urban Sites Building Condition Student Density Mapping Available Sites Operational Cost Construction Costs Phasing Curriculum Delivery Site Access + Circulation Community Sentiment Socio-Economic Factors Site Amenities Adult Education Programs listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Facility Analysis - 07 August, 2019 Saint Joseph - Enhanced Enterprise Zone listen.DESIGN.deliver

St. Joseph School District Concept 1: Geography + Capacity 6 – 8 Middle Schools 21 Jun 2019 sections trailers building bldg. maximum optimum current 5 year 10 year school score rank capacity capacity enrollment projected projected HIGH SCHOOLS 4,547 3,996 3,158 3,248 2,915 2.21 3 Benton ˅ 9 / 12 n 999 884 728 776 617 2.45 1 Central ˅ 9 / 12 n 1,937 1,732 1,655 1,716 1,614 2.23 2 Lafayette ˅ 9 / 12 n 1,611 1,380 775 756 684 2.97 Hillyard Tech. 3,548 3,112 ADD 6th gr. fr. Elem. 2,594 2,426 2,318 MIDDLE SCHOOLS 2,121 1,940 1,981 1,847 1,739 2.30 4 Bode ˅ 7 / 8 n 510 460 501 503 484 + Bode Addition 220 200 + 2.62 1 Robidoux ˅ 6 / 7 n 540 500 449 411 424 Hillyard Technical 2.42 2 Spring Garden ˅ 6 / 8 y 556 496 525 453 387 2.36 3 Truman ˅ 7 / 8 n 515 484 506 480 444 + Truman Addition 220 200 + from Elem. 6th gr. 613 579 579 2,561 2,340 SUB 6th gr. fr. Ele 4,763 4,781 Pickett ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 7,089 6,068 5,746 5,342 5,360 2.40 9 Bessie Ellison ˄ K / 6 2 y 378 328 335 352 353 3.54 2 Carden Park ˄ K / 6 4 n 699 608 586 616 621 2.59 5 Coleman ˄ K / 6 3 y 537 444 392 415 427 2.40 9 Edison ˅ K / 6 4 n 458 400 393 362 370 2.61 3 Eugene Field ˅ K / 6 2 n 428 376 324 266 251 2.34 13 Hosea ˅ K / 5 4 y 516 472 519 405 410 2.36 12 Hyde ˅ K / 5 3 n 477 420 395 336 340 2.55 6 Lindbergh ˄ K / 5 4 n 553 492 530 539 545 2.37 11 Mark Twain ˅ 1 / 6 2 y 453 324 341 306 292 FOR DISCUSSION 3.65 1 Oak Grove ˅ pK / 6 4 n 790 732 516 485 489 2.61 3 Parkway ˄ K / 6 3 n 507 444 399 415 421 2.33 14 Pershing ˅ K / 6 2 y 378 280 304 254 251 PURPOSES ONLY 2.42 8 Pickett ˅ K / 6 2 y 378 280 301 233 224 2.53 7 Skaith ˅ K / 6 3 n 537 468 411 358 366 5,452 4,808 listen.DESIGN.deliver