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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Facilities Referendum Update

School District Challenges 1. Overcrowding at our elementary schools 2. Kromrey Middle School has multiple issues 3. Remaining fiscally responsible

Enrollment Trends  Projected increases of 1-2% per year  All six elementary schools are already at 102-133% capacity

Elementary capacity vs. enrollment 600 553 535 525 500 Capacity 518 485 475 465 450 430 400 416 406 380 383 376 2011-2012 345 335 330 324 300 Enrollment 200 2012-2013 Enrollment as of 100 Sept. 21, 2012 0 Elm Lawn Northside Park Sauk Trail Sunset West Ridge Middleton 86 more elementary students than in 2011-12 (3.2% growth)

Background • Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) formed in 2003 and reconvened in December 2010 • Reviewed more than 20 options with eight options seriously considered • Recommended to Board in summer 2011 – K-4, 5-8 configuration – Rebuild Kromrey – Add on to Glacier Creek • Vote: Nov. 6, 2012

Kromrey Middle School 1 st floor 3 rd floor 2 nd floor

Glacier Creek Middle School

A community resource • Gym and fitness space • Community rooms • Environmental Education Room • Access to Pheasant Branch Conservancy • Community classes

A community resource

Annual Tax Impact Property value Capital Operational Total tax question question impact $100,000 $55 $15 $70 $200,000 $110 $30 $140 $300,000 $165 $45 $210

Referendum comparison 2009 2012 $65 million $59.8 million Capital Cost $1.95 million $797,000 Operational Cost 500 more students 600 more students Capacity $121 per $100,000 $70 per $100,000 Tax Impact

Business partnership & economic development • Real estate valuation • Resident/business development • Community reputation and marketing Strong schools = strong communities

What happens if this fails? • Increased class sizes • Redrawing boundary lines • Moving entire classes from overcrowded schools to less-crowded ones • Portable classrooms • Maintenance projects only at Kromrey

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Facilities Referendum Update