1. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS Capacity Utilization Arlington Public Schools December 17, 2009

2. Underlying Considerations These recommendations considered: previous boundary studies a commissioned study from MGT of America ongoing staff work the work of the Projections/Capacities Sub- Committee of the Facilities Advisory Council (P/CS), input from over 250 parents and citizens at − summer open houses with staff − Summer Superintendent Chats − e-mails to and open-office hours with the School Board − over 450 responses to an online survey

3. Community Input –Likes the schools their children currently attend –Reluctant to make boundary changes –Wants effective use of resources and capacity –Supports strategic use of relocatables –Supports reasoned changes Financial Climate Increasing Enrollment Maximizing Efficiency Underlying “Givens”

4. Progressive Planning Model – Timing Phase I – Immediate FY 2010 Plan Phase II – Short-Term Approximately 1-3 Years (may need to be accelerated) PlanPhase III – Mid-Term Approximately 4-6 Years (may need to be accelerated) Plan Phase IV – Long-Term Approximately 6+ Years (may need to be accelerated) 2010 2016

5. Progressive Planning Model Phase I Consider for Immediate Action for September 2010 ElementarySecondary Convert computer labs and/or other available space to classrooms (e.g., convert six existing computer labs to classrooms)* Implement 6/7 scheduling model Increase class size by one based on recommended maximum class size* Add relocatable classrooms* Consider moving individual preK classes * Options dependent on and to be addressed as part of the FY 2011 budget process

6. Progressive Planning Model Phase II Consider in the Short-Term (may need to be accelerated) ElementarySecondary Add relocatable classrooms Convert computer labs and/or other available space to classrooms Increase recommended maximum class size by an additional one student

7. Progressive Planning Model Phase III Consider in the Mid-Term (may need to be accelerated) ElementarySecondary Consolidate program by creating centers (e.g., preK) Implement a staggered school day with two-bell schedules at high schools Utilize other county building space Consider flexible school day at high school Team options Consider use of Career Center Countywide options

8. Progressive Planning Model Phase IV Consider in the Long-Term (may need to be accelerated) ElementarySecondary Develop Wilson siteRedistrict secondary schools Redistrict elementary schools

9. Next Steps Begin implementation of Phase I As we move to implementation of Phase I, continue the process to research, study and plan for Phases II, III, and IV Monitor through an ongoing process – including an update to the School Board in March 2010 and a twice yearly review of capacity and enrollment Implement each phase, or elements within a phase, as needed or revised to meet changing needs, challenges, and resources Continue, consistent with the cycle of improvement model (Plan, Do, Study, Act), the review and analysis of the MGT report Continue to work with the Projections/Capacities Sub- Committee of the Facilities Advisory Council (P/CS), to monitor the progress of addressing our capacity issues

10. Proposed School Board Action The School Board approves the Progressive Planning Model, as described in the memorandum dated December 17, 2009, to address crowding, capacity, and enrollment at elementary and secondary schools based on projections for the next six years to 2015-2016. **** This model, each phase of the model, and/or elements within a phase can be implemented as needed or revised by the School Board to meet changing needs, challenges, and resources. Next steps to implementing this model will involve: working with the Facilities Advisory Council (FAC) and the Projections/Capacity Sub-Committee (P/CS) of the FAC and providing the School Board with twice yearly reviews including capacity and enrollment data and the progress and forecast for each upcoming phase. Any actions that require budgetary or policy changes must be approved by the School Board.

11. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS Capacity Utilization Arlington Public Schools December 17, 2009