Original Shift Happens Updated Did You Know Video 2006 Video 2014 A plan that provides our rapidly growing student body with schools that are safe , in good repair and organized for best educational success AND gets grant funding from the State 1
THE CLOCK IS TICKING!!!! The need for improvements to our school facilities to address SPACE, EDUCATION, OPERATION & SAFETY must be addressed …investing in our future NOW saves us from more costly work later when our space runs out and systems break down! 2 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
DID YOU KNOW…. that by 2017-2018 there will be 700+ MORE students in our District due to new DID YOU KNOW…. that many housing development?!? of our class sizes are ALREADY at or reaching DID YOU KNOW…. that their limits?!? many of our school buildings are OVER 50 years old, with systems & DID YOU KNOW…. that equipment past their classes such as science, useful life?!? art & music have already lost their rooms and are DID YOU KNOW ….that State ON CARTS?!? of NJ mandates that trailers DID YOU KNOW…. That our CANNOT be used indefinitely, existing trailers will cost, and that over 400 of our approximately $4Million students may be displaced - which is being funded along with the 700+ new through the operating budget students = a potential total of - drawing funds away from 1000+ students returning to the classroom?!? 3 overcrowded buildings?!?
THE BIG ISSUES EDUCATION OVERCROWDING FACILITIES • • • Expand CAPACITY Address FOCUS Address AGING • SCHOOL NEEDS at Address ENROLLMENT INFRASTRUCTURE • GROWTH OF 700+ Grades 5-6 & 7-8 Upgrade SAFETY • Reduce SCHOOL STUDENTS ENTERING & SECURITY “TRANSITIONS” • DISTRICT OVER NEXT Remove classes in (from 4 to 3 schools) 5 YEARS DUE TO TEMPORARY to STRENGTHEN DEVELOPMENT TRAILERS (NOT A STUDENT IMPACT & APPROVED DOE PERMANENT ACHIEVEMENT BUILDING PERMITS SOLUTION) HOW DO WE KNOW THIS? THE LONG RANGE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN PROCESS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT in LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLAN ACTIONS LONG RANGE FACILITIES ADVISORY “TASK FORCE” REVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS, Volunteers committed to providing input PROJECTED GROWTH, DEFICIENCIES & and developing long range planning criteria DISTRICT-WIDE FACILITY CHALLENGES Comprised of District leadership staff, civic officials, business owners, realtors, senior citizens, students, parents, and teachers REVIEW OF FACILITY NEEDS LIST, EDUCATIONAL INADEQUACIES & DEMANDS School Tours and Planning Sessions were WARRANTING ATTENTION IN NEXT 10 YEARS held during Spring and Summer of 2011 Organized into three Focus Groups: REVIEW OF CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING Educational Organization & Adequacy Review FACILITY OPTIONS, ADDRESSING STATE Addressed issues regarding Demographics, REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPING SITE program delivery, school size, grade level transitions, Focus School needs, etc. SOLUTIONS, & RANKING PRIORITIES Site Development Impact & Community Outreach Addressed issues regarding public use, growth, recreation, athletics, parking access, PE, etc. INPUT ON HOW TO BEST USE LIMITED Building Systems & Infrastructure Needs RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS; Addressed issues regarding physical plant and RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN TO BOE 5 MEP systems, controls, technology, security, etc.
WE HAVE A PLAN TO ADDRESS OUR STUDENT NEEDS STUDENTS 6 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
Our Challenges & Needs SPACE Enormous Student Enrollment Growth Over the Next 5 Years 700+ additional students from residential development *Based on demographic growth projections and STUDENTS building permits being issued by Franklin Township 7 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
FRANKLIN TWP RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT GROWTH (at Claremont Road) = Approved Residential Development = existing Elementary Schools = existing High School = existing Intermediate/Middle 8
IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON DISTRICT *NOTE: Data was supplied by Mr. Mark Healey, PP/AICP, Director of Planning & Zoning for Franklin Township. Listing is from the Demographic Study of FTPS prepared by Whitehall Associates, Inc. in February 2012 and updated on 22 March 2013. Developments noted in red are speculative and are not factored into the Total Student Impact from Residential Development. 9 from Residential Development *TOTAL STUDENTS 837 Net Impact is over 700 Growth
Growth First Two Phases Sold Out! Residential Construction already approved Parkside Family Rentals Leewood (Somerset Street) Avalon (Easton Ave) Summerfields (School House Rd) Somerset Gate (Douglas Ave.)
Growth Classrooms needed for 1100 students 700 + Students must walk outside new each day to their main students Morning arrival- main building building for lunch, some expected special classes & dismissal PLUS Over 400 students using trailers Outside trailers as classrooms
12 DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN OPERATING ABOVE CAPACITY LEVEL SINCE 2006-2007
GROWING ENROLLMENT & LACK OF SUFFICIENT CLASSROOM SPACE HAS RESULTED IN USE OF TEMPORARY TRAILER UNITS There are 12 Trailers operating at six schools & providing 24 needed classrooms Trailer Units are only approved by County Superintendent & NJ DOE for Temporary Use prior to constructing permanent facilities Elimination of the 12 Trailers will result in the return of 400 students to permanent classrooms 13
Highlights – Enrollment & Capacity Planned new construction in town will increase student enrollment- large developments are CURRENTLY being built. Classrooms in some of our schools have ALREADY reached class size limits and are above what is desired. The probability of many instructional “specials” such as music and art being conducted from a cart. New Trailers have been installed, but the State will NOT allow them to be used indefinitely. The projected student enrollment growth in the District EXCEEDED the space provided by the existing facilities in 2012/2013 14 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
Highlights – Enrollment & Classroom Capacity The PLAN Addresses Increase in Enrollment Build Elementary School on Claremont Road • Property already owned by Board of Education Expand Elizabeth Avenue School • New housing development nearby • Addition of 20 classrooms, library/media center, cafeteria, and gymnasium Expand Hillcrest School • Room available for expansion • Addition of 4 special education classrooms 15 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
Our Challenges & Needs EDUCATION Reduce the Number of Times Students Change Schools STUDENTS 16 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
Research Tells Us • 5 th Graders are developmentally similar to elementary • 6 th graders are developmentally similar to 7 th /8 th graders • Two programs in same building does not provide the most effective learning environments to meet: • Academic Expectations (PARCC, Common Core) • Differentiated Learning Styles • Student Developmental Needs • Changes impacted by social media & technology • 6 th graders at SGS not offered Middle School co-curriculars • Two year programs at SGS and FMS do not provide adequate time or physical environment to: – develop an appropriate culture, instill Middle School core values, support age-appropriate programs during critical time in early adolescent development FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools 17
THE PLAN – Education 18 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
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The District will not Which Campus Will My split Child Attend? families Factors in Campus Assignment Siblings Transportation Efficiency will attend Racial Balance the same Utilization of Facilities campus Effective Delivery of Educational Programs & Service s 20
Our Challenges & Needs STUDENTS OPERATION Repair of Aging Facilities 21 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
THE PLAN – Address Building Needs Dire Renewal and Repairs Repair Exterior Replace Aging Floors Walls/Masonry Upgrade Classrooms & Replace Energy Inefficient Science Labs Windows Renovate Bathrooms Upgrade Electrical Service Improve Handicap Access Replace Old Interior Doors Repair Parking Lots, Repair/Replace Ceilings Sidewalks & Improve Outside Lighting 22 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
Highlights – Address Building Needs Capital Projects at: • Conerly Road School • Pine Grove Manor School • Elizabeth Avenue • Sampson G. Smith School School • Franklin Park School • Franklin Middle School • Hillcrest School (extent of project varies by school) • MacAfee Road School Will: Improve Safety and Security Address Wear and Tear on Buildings Install Energy and Cost Saving Equipment FRANKLIN 23 TOWNSHIP Public Schools
Our Challenges & Needs STUDENTS SAFETY Removal of Outside Trailer Classrooms 24 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Public Schools
GROWING ENROLLMENT & LACK OF SUFFICIENT CLASSROOM SPACE HAS RESULTED IN USE OF TEMPORARY TRAILER UNITS Trailers are detached units that require students to move back & forth across school site adding to safety & access concerns, loss of instructional time, & adverse impact during inclement weather Trailers require additional maintenance costs, supervision, site upkeep & operational oversight to function 25
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