Perry Township Schools Success and Improvement December 8, 2014 Board of Education Meeting 1
Community Support Three years ago ….. • The Perry Township community placed their trust in Perry Township Schools • The Perry Township community voted “YES” to improve Perry Township Schools! 2
Your “yes” vote saved for seven years, until 2018: • 55 Certified positions • Elementary Art, Music, and Physical Education Programs • Sixth Grade Academy structure • Two individual high schools 3
Your “yes” vote . . . • Installed secure entrance areas at all schools • Added 18 classrooms to Southport High School and 5 classrooms to Perry Meridian High School, replaced roofs and renovated swimming pools • Added 4 classrooms to Clinton Young Elementary • Replaced boilers and HVAC units in 8 schools • Replaced roof at Mary Bryan Elementary School 4
Your “yes” vote 5
Four Immediate Challenges • Current elementary student enrollment exceeds capacity and increased growth is projected. • Winchester Village Elementary School Open Space concept creates instructional and security concerns. • Band and orchestra enrollment climbs at Southport Middle School with no space to meet instructional needs. • Transportation and Capital Projects funding does not adequately support district needs. 6
Perry Township Schools District Enrollment 2004 - 13,736 2014 - 14,693 2019 - 16,930 7
Challenge #1 K-5 Enrollment versus Capacity Enrolled Capacity Net 2004 6,003 6625 622 2014 7,176 6625 (551) 2019 8,847 6625 (2,222) The additional 2,222 students require 89 additional classroom spaces. 8
K-5 Temporary Solutions Elementary Schools Enrollment* Capacity TOTAL 7,176 6,625 (551) • 26 classroom trailers are being used as temporary classrooms • 4 Large Group Instruction (LGI) rooms are being used for grade level classroom or additional cafeteria space • 2 computer labs are being used as grade level classroom space *Enrollment as of 9/24/2014 9
Concerns Expressed Classroom Trailers • Temporary band aid approach • Alienate students and staff • Loss of Instructional time • De-values homes • Safety concerns: weather, security • Lack of restrooms 10
Challenge #2 Winchester Village Elementary The challenge is to transform Open Concept to Secure Space classrooms • with walls that provide a quiet, focused classroom environment • with doors that close and lock to protect the children and staff 11
Concerns Expressed Open Concept Classrooms • Safety and Security • Sound and Noise Disruption 12
Challenge #3 Classroom Space for the Southport Middle School Band and Orchestra Program • The band and orchestra program enrollment has grown by 116 students. • Temporary classroom trailers will be used to accommodate the band and orchestra program growth. • We need 2 additional classrooms to meet the needs of the band and orchestra students. 13
Challenge #4 Transportation/Maintenance Costs Increased student enrollment has: • Expanded bus routes • Increased maintenance costs 14
Bus Transportation Eight hundred and ninety thousand dollars ($890,000) from the General Fund was used this year to supplement the transportation department. These funds could be used to employ additional staff to reduce class sizes. 15
Maintenance Projects “On Hold” Boiler replacement - 4 buildings Chiller replacement - 6 buildings Roof replacement - 5 buildings Parking lot repaving - 5 buildings Carpet replacement - 7 buildings 16
DECISIONS? DO NOTHING AND ACCEPT A NEW REALITY 17
Doing nothing results in …. Installing 46 classroom trailers Set up: $300,000 Annual trailer rental: $460,000 18
Doing nothing results in . . . • Displacing 27 Art and Music rooms for K-5 classrooms • Art and Music classes will be conducted in each individual classroom from carts 19
Doing nothing results in . . . • Dismantling 11 media centers for K-5 classrooms. • Dividing the library books and materials among the classroom teachers. 20
Doing nothing results in . . . • Blocking off 5 elementary gymnasium sections for K-5 classrooms. • Physical education classes will need to be held outside when weather permits 21
Doing nothing results in . . . • General Fund expenditures utilized for transportation of students in lieu of securing additional staff to support our instructional program. • Delaying facility maintenance such as replacement of boilers, chillers, roofs, carpeting and parking lot repairs. 22
Doing nothing results in . . . A dramatic increase in elementary class sizes 23
Doing Something . . . Builds 60 classrooms at 4 Kindergarten Centers: • Douglas MacArthur Elementary School • Homecroft Elementary School • Jeremiah Gray Elementary School • Rosa Parks Elementary School 24
Doing Something . . . adds 29 elementary classrooms and where warranted, expands restrooms and kitchens . . . 1 Douglas MacArthur 2 Mary Bryan 2 Glenns Valley 4 Rosa Parks 8 Henry Burkhart 4 Southport 2 Homecroft 6 Winchester Village 25
Doing Something . . . • Renovates Winchester Village Elementary to create a safe classroom environment • Constructs 2 permanent band and orchestra classrooms at Southport Middle School • Provides funding for transporting students and maintenance of buildings. 26
A “yes” vote . . . by the average homeowner In support of a $50 million dollar Facility Referendum invests $5.33 each month and builds: • 60 permanent classrooms at 4 Kindergarten Centers • 29 permanent classrooms at elementary schools • 2 permanent classrooms for band and orchestra at Southport Middle School 27
A “yes” vote . . . by the average homeowner in support of an additional seven year, $3 million dollar Operations Referendum invests $4.48 each month and provides adequate funding to: Transport your children to school Maintain your facilities in good repair Maintain programs and staff in tact until 2022 28
Financial Investment Facility and Operation Referenda Monthly Tax Increase $3 Million $50 Million Additional Facility Total Operating Referendum Referendum $122,700* $5.33 $4.48 $9.81 *Median home value in Perry Township 29
Your “yes” Vote in May is crucial to maintaining Strong Schools and a Strong Community 30
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