NRHEG Public Schools IMPROVE. Referendum Vote ENHANCE. Open House EMPOWER. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Introductions • Welcome by School Board Chair • Staff Team Leaders • Consultants from ISG and Northland Securities NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Agenda 1 2 3 4 Video Presentation Tour Open School Discussion NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
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Referendum History 2015 2018 June April-August November Community votes “No” to a The Community Task Force examines School board examines Task Force $14.5M referendum facility needs and works with School recommendation and community Perceptions to develop and distribute feedback and develops plan for a community survey July moving forward. The School Board beings to October reassess District needs and December opportunities Survey results received and Task School Board passes a resolution to Force presents recommendation to put a $9.1M referendum on the ballot School Board for April 9, 2019 as a Special Election 2016 2019 May School board January February assesses community School Board Absentee Ballots will be available to the public on February survey feedback and distributes a 23, 2019 develops a new community survey as Strategic Plan they start preparing April 9, 2019 September for an updated Special Election Day – GO VOTE! School Board Strategic Plan decides to conduct Facility assessment in 2017 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
District Strategic Plan Overview Developed May 2016 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Strategic Plan School District’s Beliefs • Challenge students to reach their potential • Education is a collaborative partnership • Support staff with resources • Uphold system of personal accountability • Provide comprehensive educational programming • Create safe, respectful, and caring environments • Operate and maintain efficient and secure facilities NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Strategic Plan Our Vision Our Mission To be the school district of Empowering students with choice, inspiring excellence in knowledge and skills to succeed. academics, art, and activities. NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Strategic Plan Key Focuses • Student Achievement • Student Support • Facilities • Workforce • Communication and Marketing • Finance NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Strategic Plan Facilities Goals Provide spaces that optimize… Staff Performance Student Learning Safe, Sustainable, and Attractive Environments NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
NRHEG School Board Facility Planning Goals NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
NRHEG School Board Goals • Improve security district-wide • Address physical condition needs • Achieve indoor air quality standards • Enhance spaces to support curriculum standards and learning needs • Address space and safety concerns within career and technical shop area • Achieve ADA compliance access and exit code requirements • Provide school readiness to community members at no cost NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force 35 Members Roles and Responsibilities Representing staff, • Examined school board priorities, facility students, parents, assessment findings, and educational and community programming needs members • Identified priorities for community 6 Meetings survey • Assisted in the development of Starting April 22, 2018 – community survey October 10, 2018 • Made recommendations to the School Board on October 15, 2018 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Recommendation to the School Board Improve Safety Support Facility Renew Code Provide and Security Repairs Upgrades and Classrooms that Compliance Support Curriculum Requirements NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Improve Safety and Security Key Focus Areas: • Elementary School Main Entrance Guide visitors through office before gaining access to the main building • Office Redesign Cost: $450,000 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Support Facility Repairs Key Focus Areas: • Tuck-pointing • Casework • Water infiltration and moisture • Air Quality / HVAC • Other maintenance and repairs Cost: $5,230,000 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Renew Code Upgrades and Compliance Key Focus Areas: • ADA code compliant • Entrances • Restrooms • Elevation changes Cost: $300,000 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Provide Classrooms that Support Curriculum Requirements Key Focus Areas: • Update technology • Create lab stations that meet safety standards Adequate plumbing, gas, electrical, and cabinetry needs • Increased space for skill development, problem solving, and experimental learning • Foster an engaging, hands-on environment Cost: $997,000 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Provide Classrooms that Support Curriculum Requirements Key Focus Areas: • Increase instructional and storage spaces • Foster collaborative opportunities between ag, family and consumer science, and science (greenhouses) • Support career and college preparedness goals Agriculture, construction trades, culinary arts Cost: $2,100,000 NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Future Needs The following items will be addressed in the future as funding becomes available: • Special education classrooms • Art and music classrooms • Makerspace/STEM • Weight and fitness room • Preschool/childcare • Collaborative learning spaces NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Task Force Areas to Study Safety, capacity, and Space for larger group Lower level locker accessibility in instruction and student room and wrestling Secondary School performances room accessibility gymnasium needs NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Referendum Vote April 9, 2019 Special Election NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Referendum Vote One question • $9.1 Million NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
Community Tax Impact NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
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Community Tax Impact Ag2School Tax Credit $9.1 Million $2.45M - 40% Tax Credits $2.45 Million NRHEG Public Schools I M P R O V E . E N H A N C E . E M P O W E R . R E F E R E N D U M V O T E
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