Marion Local Facility Expansion. Marion Local School District April 30, 2018

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1 Marion Local Facility Expansion Marion Local School District April 30,

2 Meeting Goals An opportunity to share information: Factual information about the proposed facility Rationale for design choices Intended benefits from proposed facility Ongoing communication plan with community 2

3 Marion Local Facility Project Timeline 6/14 Community members approach Admin/BOE about facility needs 12/14 Facility committee created consisting of community members 10/15 GMAE conducted feasibility study 11/15 to 5/16 Admin & BOE toured several school facilities in the area 9/16 Interviewed Architects Awarded to GMAE 10/16 BOE decides to focus GMAE on Gym, Auditorium, & Ag/Industrial Arts 3/17 Evaluated several layouts w/gmae 10/17 Facility committee review /17 1 st Community Meeting 11/17-2/18 Review feedback & mtgs. w/ GMAE to discuss cost/options 11/18 General Election: arget for proposed facility on ballot 9/18 10/18 3 rd Community Mtg. to share final facility proposal 12/18 GMAE completes program kickoff 7/18 BOE votes to approve resolution to proceed for voter consideration 6/18 Treasurer prepares special needs district paperwork 5/18 BOE & Admin choose best option 5/18 BOE assesses feedback & make adjustments /18 2 nd Community Meeting 1/19-11/19 Design Phase: 25%, 75%, 100% Detailed Design & Cost Review 2/19 Property Taxes Assessed 12/19 GMAE completes design Bid released to contractors 2/20 Contractor Awarded 3/20 Start Construction 7/21 Owner Occupancy 8/21 Facility ready for school year Significant effort has gone into the facility planning. If the levy passes, facility could be used in school year /21 Project Closeout 3

4 School Facility Levy History Year Amount Millage Bond Years Project 1958 $486,696 Not Avail. Not Avail. Original HS Construction 1964 $357, mills 23 years Original Elem Construction 1978 $1,160, mills 25 years Added JH & Elem classrooms 1988 $1,263, mills 22 years Added HS gym & media center 1997 * $2,940, mills 25 years Added art, science, primary classrooms 2002 ** $1,266, mills 23 years K-12 state funded renovation * tax collections expire 2020= $49 for $100,000 home ** tax collections expire 2022= $24.50 for $100,000 home 4

Proposed Gymnasium HS Gym would become JH gym Other Options Considered: 3 courts versus 2 courts

5 Gymnasium Proposal The Need Additional floor space Bleacher maintenance Handicap accessibility Needs of community have changed from Youth sports, Tournaments, Invitationals, & Scrimmages Proposed Gymnasium HS Gym would become JH gym Other Options Considered: 3 courts versus 2 courts Functionality versus Cost Environment Meeting the needs of our involved students with the appropriate facility 5

6 Sample Gymnasium Schedule Current Schedule Potential Schedule Our facilities are being used frequently and groups at times are denied. 6

Auditorium versus Auditeria 600 seats selected (vs. 400) Fixed Seats versus Bleachers Benefit vs.

7 Auditorium Proposal The Need Proposed Auditorium Lack of stage, acoustics, seating 75 students with multiple 2 ½ to 3 ½ month seasons Involved students = better students Provide opportunity for all students Supports many non-arts events Other Options Considered: Auditorium versus Auditeria 600 seats selected (vs. 400) Fixed Seats versus Bleachers Benefit vs. cost trade-offs evaluated on all options Board / administration feel this is important to support an enhanced fine arts program improving students leadership, teamwork and communication skills 7

with shared facility Enhancement of academic curriculum Current

8 Ag. Ed. and Industrial Arts Facility Proposal The Need Proposed Facility Space not adequate to support the programs Supervision/Safety Labs not connected to classrooms Synergy with shared facility Enhancement of academic curriculum Current Industrial Arts converted to maintenance; Agricultural Ed. converted to Study Hall Better learning environment for safety and student success 8

Locker Room Proposal The Need Proposed Locker Room Overcrowded and

programs Worst visiting locker room in MAC Unable to support female and male

Ability to host basketball and volleyball invitationals Current football

9 Locker Room Proposal The Need Proposed Locker Room Overcrowded and insufficient space Needs have changed over the years due to success of programs Worst visiting locker room in MAC Unable to support female and male referee crews, etc. Ability to host basketball and volleyball invitationals Current football locker room would be new visiting locker room Expansion of current locker room not feasible Facilities will reflect the quality of our athletic programs 9

Hosting Professional Meetings Athletic Meeting Room Multifunctional workspace Fits well in facility

10 Multipurpose Room Proposal The Need Multipurpose Room Proposal Meets the needs of groups that classroom sizes can t fulfill: FFA STEM Initiatives Classroom Projects Group Guidance Activities Hosting Professional Meetings Athletic Meeting Room Multifunctional workspace Fits well in facility plans with minimal added cost Meets several needs, fits well within the facility plan, and done at a minimal cost 10

Improved security, supervision, cleanliness and environment Next to locker rooms, gym, etc.

11 Weight Room Proposal The Need Weight Room Proposal Inadequate bathrooms and concession space in football stadium due to current weight room layout Prevent additional building at stadium Will reflect our athletic programs Improved security, supervision, cleanliness and environment Next to locker rooms, gym, etc. Current weight room converted to improved restroom/concessions Cost is comparable to other options considered, but much better functionality. 11

12 Proposed Location (Options and Recommendations) D C A B Option D was chosen because of district s needs and feasibility study. 12

Financial Impact Cost today versus the cost in the future Inflation Cost of construction Future valuation Interest Rate Trends Estimated costs $100,000 homeowner - 25 year

13 Financial Impact Cost today versus the cost in the future Inflation Cost of construction Future valuation Interest Rate Trends Estimated costs $100,000 homeowner - 25 year bond at 4.6% interest $15,000,000 project - $279 per year $18,000,000 project - $335 per year Financial Trends support moving forward to put this on the ballot in November. 13

14 Conclusion Propose facility plan that will meet our community needs and is fiscally responsible Will not compromise quality Must address current and future needs of students Invest in our great school system Do It Right The First Time No Regrets 14

Capital Projects Levy

Capital Projects Levy Bonds-vs-Levies Bond = Building Bond proceeds purchase new buildings, renovate existing buildings, add infrastructure, new equipment and technology Bonds require 60% + 1 vote to pass Levies = Learning