Building for the Future of Johnston Schools

Building for the Future of Johnston Schools
Bond Referendum – September 11, 2012 Meeting the Needs of a Growing Community 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Special Election to be held September 11, 2012
The Johnston Schools Board of Education set a date of September 11 to hold a special election to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $51 million. A petition with 1021 signatures was presented at the June 25 Board meeting. 525 signatures were required. The facility plan has a total cost of $122.3 million, which would be funded through the $51 million in general obligation bonds for the high school with additional funding from sales tax and PPEL funds. New high school built on land currently owned by the district (north of 62nd Ave. and west of 100th St.) Renovation to existing high school to house 8th and 9th grade students Renovation of the existing middle school on 62nd Ave. to house elementary students by moving Wallace Elementary to that building, along with district preschool. Outdoor athletic and fiber optics improvements Renovation of the existing Wallace Elementary to meet district needs Watch the website ( for more information concerning the bond referendum, facility plans and public information meeting dates and times. If you have questions, please contact the Johnston Administrative Resource Center office at 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

“School….four walls with tomorrow inside”
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AGENDA History Projections Needs Committee Work Plan

One of top five fastest growing districts in the state past 15 years
1379 students – 1986 4899 students – 2004 6147 students 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Johnston Community Schools Certified Enrollment History
Sept of Enrollment Change # Change % 1984 1985 118.00 9.50% 1986 13.00 1.00% 1987 123.00 8.90% 1988 205.00 13.60% 1989 215.00 12.60% 1990 204.00 10.60% 1991 192.50 9.10% 1992 201.80 8.70% 1993 228.00 9.00% 1994 148.70 5.40% 1995 165.50 5.70% 1996 133.10 4.30% 1997 174.20 5.50% 1998 287.90 8.50% 1999 152.90 4.20% 2000 174.00 4.60% 2001 207.50 5.20% 2002 194.00 2003 227.10 2004 286.50 6.20% 2005 286.30 5.80% 2006 209.70 4.00% 2007 241.20 4.50% 2008 139.40 2.50% 2009 193.70 3.40% 2010 122.10 2.01% 2011 53.48 0.87% 5-yr Avg 149.98 2.66% 10-yr Avg 195.35 3.91% 10-yr Min 53.48 0.87% 10-yr Max 286.50 6.20% 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Johnston Community School District Certified Enrollment History
6147 5186 3369 2126 1248 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

MEETING THE NEEDS 1987 Wallace Elementary 2008 Middle School
1989 Wallace Addition 1991 Middle School Addition 1995 High School Addition 1995 Transportation 1997 Beaver Creek Elementary 1998 Lawson Remodel 2001 Horizon Elementary 2004 Summit Middle School 2007 Timber Ridge Elementary 2008 Middle School Addition/Remodel 2008 High School 2008 Land Purchase 2009 Services Building 2010 Lawson 2011 Land Purchase 2012 Summit Addition 2013 Timber Ridge Addition 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Growth & Projections 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

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Johnston Community School District Enrollment by Grade
Past Enrollment 1st 5 Yr SFM Projection Enrollment 2nd 5 Yr SFM Projection Enrollment ‘06/07 ‘07/08 ‘08/09 ‘09/10 ‘10/11 ‘11/12 ‘12/13 ‘13/14 ‘14/15 ‘15/16 ‘16/17 ‘17/18 ‘18/19 ‘19/20 ‘20/21 K 423 429 473 472 460 470 484 500 514 523 525 504 517 505 511 1st 427 439 455 488 481 495 524 534 541 528 522 516 2nd 435 446 458 489 480 491 506 521 538 545 552 533 3rd 417 450 466 467 493 556 564 558 546 4th 456 433 471 487 508 510 520 550 574 582 581 5th 407 485 509 501 519 530 559 571 596 605 6th 391 426 461 497 527 548 567 608 7th 401 392 438 531 539 554 579 589 8th 414 395 444 476 532 547 563 588 9th 442 420 410 445 478 535 551 555 566 10th 384 419 424 411 452 486 544 11th 402 388 421 457 513 529 12th 374 368 404 430 415 515 494 542 ES (K-5) 2565 2664 2773 2863 2907 2926 2974 3018 3065 3129 3209 3255 3306 3296 3292 MS (6-9) 1631 1674 1725 1799 1911 1998 2025 2088 2122 2129 2161 2191 2230 2288 2351 HS (10-12) 1160 1175 1270 1300 1283 1295 1381 1460 1531 1570 1606 1626 1643 1663 1682 District 5356 5513 5768 5962 6101 6218 6379 6566 6718 6828 6976 7072 7179 7247 7325 Annual Change 253 157 255 194 139 117 161 187 152 110 148 96 107 68 78 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

NEEDS Overcrowding Johnston Middle School
Overcrowding Johnston High School Overcrowding Beaver Creek & Horizon Elementary Schools Space and programming needs at Wallace Elementary (PE, art, music, cafeteria) Enhance space functionality for program instruction Athletic/Activity Upgrades 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

COMMITTEE WORK 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

DISTRICT FACILITIES COMMITTEES
Johnston Community School District Facilities Committee – June 28, 2010 9-12 Campus High School Feasibility – May 2011 Two High School Study Committee – June 27, 2011 New High School Visioning Committee – June 2012 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

DISTRICT FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Assumption: Student enrollment continues to grow and the district will need to expand facilities. Committee Purpose: To study student enrollment and facilities data and develop recommendations for facilities expansion during the ten year period ( ). Special emphasis will be placed on grade alignment and building configurations for grades 6-12. 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Results 10-12 BLDG; 8-9 BLDG; 6 -7 BLDG – add on to all
NEW HS; 8-9 in Existing HS; two 6-7 (MS & Summit) 9-12 Campus; New 6th; Summit houses 7-8 9-12 Campus; New 7-8 BLDG; Summit houses 6th 9-12 Campus; New 6-7-8; Summit houses 6-7-8 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

9-12 CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY REPORT
Concern regarding overall size of school Physical connection of building’s Master Plan over time Excessive passing time for students Lack of traffic egress to east & west Costs: $40M 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Two High School Study Assumption: Grades 9-12 enrollment
continues to grow and the district will need to expand facilities. Committee Purpose: Study and evaluate critical data to determine the future viability of two high schools which could include possible alternative building options. 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS
The JCSD should maintain the option for 2 high schools in the future. The JCSD needs to build a new high school. 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

District High Schools School Opened Ankeny High School 2011
Ankeny Centennial HS Waukee (4 additions) 2nd High ? Urbandale SE Polk North Polk Dallas Center-Grimes Bondurant-Farrar Johnston (3 additions) 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSIONS
Considered Multiple Options Considered Committee Feedback 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

PLAN 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

10-12 8-9 6-7 10-12 8-9 PK-5 6-7 K-5 6-7 8-9 6-7 K-5 9-12 PK-5 6-8
BUILDING UTILIZATION PLAN New Building Existing High School Middle School Existing Summit Existing Buildings 10-12 8-9 6-7 (1300) (950) (1200) New Building Existing 6-12 Utilization 10-12 8-9 PK-5 6-7 (1800) (1200) New High School (5 section) 10-12 K-5 6-7 8-9 (900) (1200) (600) 10-12 8-9 6-7 K-5 (900) (600) (1200) 9-12 PK-5 6-8 (1000) (900) (1400) Two High School Transition (5 section) New High School Planning Option | Johnston Community School District 9-12 Grade Configuration

Rationales for the recommendation are as follows:
Continues the present grade configuration of 6-7, 8-9 and eliminating any need to create secondary boundaries. This guarantees all students will benefit from the new construction – all will attend the new HS and all will attend Summit MS insuring all have access to the pool. Provides the least disruptive remodeling timetable where students will not be housed in any facility while remodeling is taking place. Matches the recommendation of the committees both in creation of a new HS and preserving the option for a second HS in the future if needed. Minimizes costs associated with renovation to MS and Wallace Improves traffic issues on NW 62nd Avenue 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Step 1: Purchase of Land for proposed new HS
Tentative timeline for the implementation of the plan would be as follows: Step 1: Purchase of Land for proposed new HS Step 2: Bond Issue in fall of 2012 Step 3: Plan for new HS in Step 4: Build new HS – break ground in summer of 2013, anticipated completion in Fall of 2015 Step 5: Remodel existing HS for MS in summer of 2015 Step 6: Move students into new HS and 8-9 students into remodeled HS in fall of MS will then be closed and remodeled during Step 7: Wallace students moved into remodeled MS in fall of 2016 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Elementary School Attendance Areas - Up for Revision

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Lawson Elementary (2010) Addition
Timber Ridge Elementary (2012) Addition Expanded Wallace Elementary ( ) Boundary Study/Revisions ( ) 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

MEETING THE NEEDS Manage increasing enrollments
Effective utilization of existing buildings Expands space for educational programming Maintain future option to transition to 2nd high school 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

public gym & theater entry
Johnston High School classrooms classrooms media center atrium stair admin admin atrium atrium floor plan diagrams classrooms science science admin level 2 (level 3 similar) classrooms classrooms media center above atrium stair family consumer science cafe admin admin atrium atrium science science admin green- house loading courtyard courtyard lobby main entry facility mgmt facility mgmt kitchen/ servery art art health proj lead the way main theater (with balcony) cafeteria music PE/ athletics to fields (from lockers below) studio theater ind. tech. court music industrial tech level 1 north 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs public gym & theater entry loading (to scene shop) loading

CONSIDERATIONS New High School Accommodates student enrollment growth
Planned for educational needs of students Flexible – shared spaces for collaboration Student-centered environment Program enhancements Digital technologies 21st century learning environment Athletic/activities improvements 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

8/9 to Johnston High School
CONSIDERATIONS 8/9 to Johnston High School Meets student enrollment projections Provides additional space for elective offerings Provides room for additional programming and curricular offerings Renovations improve building security and safety 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

JMS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Expand to 5-section 750 capacity elementary Extensive renovations to accommodate elementary students Eliminates current space and programming issues at Wallace Elementary Create community areas for grade levels New mechanical, electrical, floor coverings, etc. Create district-wide pre-school program and setting 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Wallace to District Use
CONSIDERATIONS Wallace to District Use Utilization of district owned facilities Provides space for Administrative Resource Center relocation – current facility not ADA compliant and too small to accommodate departments and professional development needs Allows for sale of current ARC Allows space for additional educational programming and services 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
Athletic/Activities tennis courts stadium upgrades Digital Fiber Upgrades 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Funding of Improvements
Sales Tax Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) General Obligation Bonds Bond rates at all time low Construction bids and costs very competitive 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

$51M General Obligation Bonds Proposed tax increase =
HOW MUCH? $51M General Obligation Bonds Proposed tax increase = $0.99 per $1000 taxable valuation 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

Estimated impact on residential property tax due to the proposed referendum
1/1/2011 Assessed value (residential) Rollback % Taxable Value Less Homestead Credit Net Taxable Value Est. Tax Rate Increase per $1,000 Annual Additional Tax Annual Additional Tax/Month $50,000 x % $25,376 - $4,850 = $20,526 $0.99 $20.32 $1.69 $75,000 $38,064 $33,214 $32.88 $2.74 $100,000 $50,752 $45,902 $45.44 $3.79 $125,000 $63,440 $58,590 $58.00 $4.83 $150,000 $76,128 $71,278 $70.56 $5.88 $200,000 $101,504 $96,654 $95.69 $7.97 $300,000 $152,255 $147,405 $145.93 $12.16 $400,000 $203,007 $198,157 $196.18 $16.35 $500,000 $253,759 $248,909 $246.42 $20.53 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Bond referendum vote Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Requires 60% super majority for passage 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

WHAT IF IT FAILS? Board decisions on various options
Modular classrooms at JMS & JHS Modular classrooms at Beaver Creek & Horizon Elementary Schools 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

CAST YOUR VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Get the facts Polling places 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

WHERE TO LEARN MORE District website: www.johnston.k12.ia.us
Brochure, Fact Sheet, Q&A Public Information Meetings Presentations for Community Groups Contact District Administrative Resource Center @ August 9, 20, 29, & September 6 – 7:00 PM – JMS 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

GOAL: An informed and knowledgeable electorate regarding the bond proposal

Questions? 2012 Bond Referendum Public Mtgs

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