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Introduction:
The Educational Planning process began in the fall of 2011 when the District contracted with
Mosaic Architecture of Helena. The goal of this process was to create a plan that would enhance
student academic opportunities through facility improvements. The Mosaic Plan was completed
and presented to the Helena Board of Trustees in January, 2013. The Board then directed the
superintendent to prepare an operational plan, that includes financial, demographic, and
educational best practices data to further refine the Educational Planning process.
The operational plan discusses the major components that are considered in the development and
refinement of a long term analysis of district facilities. This plan has several recommendations
affecting both the method of delivery of education by staff and the physical plan where it will be
delivered in the next 50-75 years. These include the goals, the Helena area population trends, the
state of the facilities including safety and the financial requirements for proposed changes
SECTION I: GOAL OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
1. Provide 21
st Century Learning Environment for All Students
The goal of the Helena Educational Planning process is to ensure that all physical
changes to facilities enhance academic performance with emphasis on the 21st Century
student. Simply put, “instruction before construction.” Additionally, both the Helena
community and the school district have values and characteristics that must be considered
when planning the educational future.
2. Address Shifting Demographics
The Helena School District’s student population is stable and will grow slightly over the
next 10 years. Cropper GIS has a forecast of 8,300 students by 2022 as compared to the
current student population of 8,007. The challenge for the District is the shifting
demographics. The greater concern confronting the District and community is how to
offer educational opportunities to our students in their neighborhoods and match
enrollment with local capacity.
3. Reduce Overcrowding at C.R. Anderson Middle School C.R. Anderson is the largest middle school in the state at just over 1,000 students. In
comparison, Helena Middle School has 700 students.
4. Repair and Update Decaying Infrastructure
It is apparent that facility upgrades are needed in the district. As mentioned in the
Mosaic Report, the Helena School District faces roughly $60 million in maintenance
projects that need to be implemented over the next 5-15 years. Included in this report are
specific maintenance projects and the costs for each school.
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5. Implement Safety and Security Features
The safety of the staff, students and visitors is a priority as the learning environment has a
direct correlation with academic achievement. The safety concerns of the district were
brought to light with the recent national event at Connecticut.
SECTION II: EDUCATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. 21st Century Education
The term 21st Century Education became the focal point when discussing the educational
needs of students. Prior to adapting this concept into the Helena District, it is imperative it is
defined. To put simply, a 21st Century education revolves around the learner and is based
on the Four C’s:
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Communication
Collaboration
These four components of a 21st Century Education were presented by Ms. Teresa Burson,
Helena District Administrator, at a staff development workshop in the fall of 2012. These “four
C’s” are found throughout research on 21st Century Learning. The following three excerpts are
from research that illuminates the idea of 21st Century learning as presented by Ms. Burson.
“Twenty-first-century learning means that students master content while producing,
synthesizing, and evaluating information from a wide variety of subjects and sources with an
understanding of and respect for diverse cultures. Students demonstrate the three Rs, but also the
three Cs: Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. They demonstrate digital literacy as
well as civic responsibility. Virtual tools and open-source software create borderless learning
territories for students of all ages, anytime and anywhere.”
Barnett Berry
Founder and CEO, Center for Teaching Quality
http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2010/10/12/01panel.h04.html
October 2010
“21st century skills learned through our curriculum, which is interdisciplinary, integrated,
project-based, and more, include and are learned within a project-based curriculum by utilizing
the seven survival skills advocated by Tony Wagner in his book, The Global Achievement Gap:”
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Tony Wagner
The Global Achievement Gap
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“Broadly speaking, five major lessons emerge from the expert research and opinion on what
kinds of knowledge and skills will most benefit students in the future:”
1. Students who obtain more education will be at a great advantage; increasingly, some
postsecondary education or technical training is essential for an opportunity to support a
family or secure a middle-class lifestyle.
2. The need for traditional knowledge and skills in school subjects like math, language arts,
and science is not being “displaced” by a new set of skills; in fact, students who take
more advanced math courses and master higher math skills, for example, will have a
distinct advantage over their peers.
3. At the same time, for success both on the job and in their personal lives, students must
also better learn how to apply what they learn in those subjects to deal with real world
challenges, rather than simply “reproduce” the information on tests.
4. Students who develop an even broader set of in-demand competencies—the ability to
think critically about information, solve novel problems, communicate and collaborate,
create new products and processes, and adapt to change—will be at an even greater
advantage in work and life.
5. Applied skills and competencies can best be taught in the context of the academic
curriculum, not as a replacement for it or “add on” to it; in fact, cognitive research
suggests that some competencies like critical thinking and problem solving are highly
dependent on deep content knowledge and cannot be taught in isolation.
Craig D. Jerald
Defining a 21st Century Education
http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org/Learn-About/21st-Century
July 2009
2. 21st Century: Classroom Specifications and Helena School Facility Planning
Contemporary education models require an updated educational facility model. Older static
teaching classrooms are giving way to multi-functional environments tailored to today’s
learning needs. A properly sized and outfitted classroom has become indispensable in the
hands of a skilled educator. These new classrooms may look similar to a traditional
classroom at first glance, but they are actually highly developed 21st Century adaptations.
Classroom Area: 900 to 950 net square feet (including space for built-in cabinetry)
which provides for an ample educational area; neither cramped nor
inefficient and permits flexibility in class sizes, when needed.
Dimensions: A rectangular room shape allows for more group seating options.
A square room is less efficient and not as flexible for use by
multiple smaller learning groups.
Surfaces: Floors will be a hard surface which is easy to keep clean. Many
children and adults have sensitivities which are exacerbated by
allergens held in carpet. Walls will be durable and easily cleaned.
Ceilings will be acoustical panels suspended in a grid. This allows
easy access for running future cables, changing equipment, etc.
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Natural light: Ample windows will provide natural light. Window coverings will
allow the teacher to control the lighting depending on how bright
the exterior is and the interior activities.
Artificial light: Energy efficient electrical lighting will be provided. This lighting
will provide multiple light levels in various areas of the room.
Comfort: Each classroom will have its own thermostat. Fresh air will be
provided as needed by a CO2 monitoring system. Air conditioning
will not be provided, but well insulated walls and roofs will help
keep heat gain manageable. Windows will be operable for
supplemental cooling and ventilation.
Storage: Cabinets will be provided for storage of educational materials and
teaching resources. Some areas of cabinetry will be lockable for
teacher control.
Water: Each classroom will have a sink with a drinking fountain placed in
the storage cabinets. A classroom drinking fountain allows the
students to stay in the classroom instead of going down the
hallway for a drink.
Technology: Interactive whiteboards will be provided in every classrooms
space. Connectivity will be provided by multiple wall jacks for
hard connection to computers and/or wireless will be provided in
the room and/or throughout the facility. Students are typically
encouraged to bring and use their own technology – laptops,
mini’s, tablets, etc.
Acoustics: The classrooms will have sound control between them, so students
are not bothered by what is going on in an adjacent space. The
individual classrooms will also have interior acoustics (always a
concern with hard surfaced flooring) provided by quality acoustic
ceilings and supplemental acoustic absorption panels.
Additionally, classrooms will have sound field systems for
enhancing speech and audio instruction.
Communication: Each classroom will be provided with a hard-wired telephone and a
two-way public address system / intercom.
Time control: Wall mounted analog clocks will be provided. They will be
controlled by a central system that includes a centralized bell
system.
Flexibility: Contemporary classrooms need to be flexible to accommodate
changing educational concepts and needs. A 21st Century
Classroom can be used with traditional educational methods.
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Classroom pods: Individual classrooms will be able to be linked successfully as
pods of four to six classrooms grouped around a shared open
space. The shared area allows for individuals or small groups to
break away from the classroom setting. This allows students who
are either ahead or behind the class to progress at individual rates.
It also, allows small groups of students to work on projects with
each other in a setting away from the rest of the class.
Identity: Pods also create a sense of identity and variety within the larger
school environment. Some classroom pods have been painted
different colors depending on the grades served. The sense of
belonging to a smaller group of four to six classrooms of the same
age students can allow multiple pods of different grades to exist
within one larger facility without a feeling of being lost or
overwhelmed.
Pods of pods: The ideal classroom pod is four to six classrooms with a shared
common area. These pods can then be grouped into larger groups,
often linked to a multi-use area like a student commons. The
concept is to honor, support, and protect the individual student
throughout the educational environment, and to provide spaces
which foster their ability to learn and interact with other students at
their own pace.
Schools of pods: Entire school facilities will be based on the concepts of
individualized learning. These are not like the failed “pod
schools” or “open concept schools” of the 1980’s. The
contemporary pod-based school facility is a response to the actual
needs of individual students, not a well-meaning but misdirected
educational concept overlaid onto the facility.
Overall Security: Modern classrooms must also accommodate security issues which
were unheard of in previous generations of school facilities
Entry security: Secure door to exit corridor. Many schools do not have windows
or side windows at the corridor door. If a side window is provided,
most schools use blinds or some other means to close off the
windows in lock-down situations. The door will have a “security
lockset” which allows the teacher to lock the door from inside the
classroom using the room key.
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Window security: Windows to the exterior will have blinds that can be drawn in a
lock-down situation to limit visibility into the classroom from the
exterior. Windows will be operable so that they can be used for
emergency egress, as directed by the teacher. The facility will
have a sprinkler system, so egress through windows would likely
be for other types of emergencies which might require leaving the
building by means other than the interior corridors.
The next two pages are examples of 21st Century Classrooms
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3. Grade Configuration
As part of the educational plan for Helena, research was performed around various grade
configurations. This included findings regarding the current Helena elementary
configuration as well as K-6, K-8, and 7-8 configurations. Grade configuration is defined
as how schools are organized by grade level. Currently the Helena School District is
configured into a K-5 Elementary, 6-8 Middle School and 9-12 High School. Recent
discussions have proposed the idea of switching to a different grade configuration; either a
K-6 configuration or a K-8 configuration. Both have merit, but research on grade
configuration is sparse at best. At first glance, it would seem simple to conduct a study on
best practices when determining the organization of an elementary school. Existing research
quickly dispels this idea because of the number of variables to attempt to control when trying
to answer the grade configuration question. From the size of schools to student
demographics, research concludes that student academics are based on how education is
offered rather than how grades are housed (Middle School Organizational Structure a
Summary of the Research www.edulink.org/msconfig.htm).
The K-6 configuration is a traditional form and one that many adults are most familiar.
The idea of moving the sixth grade from the middle schools and placing them in the K-5
elementary schools is at first glance an acceptable solution. However, those who understand
and support the middle school concept would argue a sixth grader in a middle school has
more opportunities and an easier transition into the next level. When looking at the bigger
picture, the difficulty of a K-6 configuration is what it creates; a junior high (seventh – eighth)
grade school. A common thread throughout the literature indicates that the traditional junior
high configuration is obsolete and does not meet the educational or developmental needs of
the student. As stated in the above referenced article, “the junior high may be America’s
greatest educational blunder. Junior highs mimic the educational programs of high schools
for a population that is not able to deal with these approaches”.
The K-8 configuration has also surfaced during the Educational Planning meetings. This
strategy has become more popular. As Steve Mertens and Vice Anafara state in their report
on middle schools: “Currently a number of school districts, particularly large urban ones,
have converted their middle grade schools (generally 6-8) to K-8 or 7-12 schools in an
attempt to improve academic outcomes for young adolescents. However, there is little
empirical evidence to data to suggest that simply shifting students from one type of grade
configuration to another will improve their academic performance. Recent research suggests
that improving student academic (and other) outcomes is less likely to be associated with the
specific grades housed in a building as opposed to how young adolescents are being educated
in these schools.”
Steve Mertens and Vince Anfara
www.ericdigests.org/2003-2/rural.hml
Grade Configuration in Middle School Grades
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Based on current research and conclusions, it is the recommendation for the Helena School
District to retain the current configuration and not revert to a K-6 Elementary, or seventh - eighth
grade junior high. The District needs to focus energy and resources on the K-5 configuration,
while maintaining the option of K-8 schools.
4. School Size and Grade Level Section
The Montana Board of Education sets the accreditation standards for all public schools.
Additionally the Helena School District has established class size standards. However, it is
not uncommon to exceed the District standards. If a class exceeds state standards, the
District must place additional supervision in the class at a rate of 1.5 hours per student over
the standard. The following tables provide information regarding state and district elementary
class sizes:
Table 1: Elementary Class Size Standards: State and District
Standards State District
Kindergarten 20 20
1st Grade 20 20
2nd
Grade 20 20
3rd
Grade 28 24
4th
Grade 28 26
5th
Grade 30 26
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The following tables explain the different size schools. The numbers “3-2 section
school” indicates three classes: K-2 and two classes 3-5.
Table 2: 3-2 Section School
Sect1 Sect2 Sect3 Total
Kindergarten 20 20 20 60
1st Grade 20 20 20 60
2nd
Grade 20 20 20 60
3rd
Grade 28 28 56 Every year students naturally leave the
4th
Grade 28 28 56 school which allows the 3 and 4 grade
5th
Grade 30 30 60 classes to decrease
Total Enrollment 352
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Table 3: 4-3 Section School
Sect1 Sect2 Sect3 Sect4 Total
Kindergarten 20 20 20 20 80
1st Grade 20 20 20 20 80
2nd
Grade 20 20 20 20 80
3rd
Grade 28 28 28 84
4th
Grade 28 28 28 84
5th
Grade 30 30 30 90
Total Enrollment 498
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Table 4: 2-2 Section School
Sect1 Sect2 Total Kindergarten 20 20 40
1st Grade 20 20 40
2nd
Grade 20 20 40
3rd
Grade 20 20 40 NOTE: Because there is only 20 students/section feeding
4th
Grade 20 20 40 into the upper grades, this causes low class size in grades
5th
Grade 20 20 40 3, 4, and 5
Total Enrollment 240
Currently four Elementary Schools at or about this size: Bryant (226), Hawthorne (248),
Jefferson (245), And Kessler (245)
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The following table shows enrollment and number of current teachers at each grade.
Additionally the table indicates the number of teachers needed if each class were at District
standards and then State class size standards.
Table 5: District-wide Enrollment and Teacher FTE by Grade
Current Current Teachers Needed Teachers Needed
Enrollment # Teachers Dist. Standards State Standard
Kindergarten 572 28 28.6 28.6
1st Grade 514 27 25.7 25.7
2nd
Grade 536 27 26.8 26.8
3rd
Grade 504 23 21 18
4th
Grade 514 24 19.8 18.4
5th
Grade 508 23 19.5 16.9
TOTAL Teachers 152 141.4 134.4
Difference 0 -10.6 -17.6
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Although, the District strives to keep class size equal across all schools, it is becoming
increasingly difficult as the student population shifts. The chart below shows the District’s
current average class size, along with the largest class and smallest class. Numbers in
parenthesis indicate the number of classes.
Table 6: Elementary Class Size Variation
Current Current Average Current Largest Current Smallest
Enrollment Class Size Class Class
Kindergarten 572 20.4 22 (9) 16 (2)
1st Grade 514 19 22 (3) 16 (4)
2nd
Grade 536 19.9 23 (2) 16 (1)
3rd
Grade 504 21.9 27 (2) 18 (2)
4th
Grade 514 21.4 29 (1) 15 (2)
5th
Grade 508 22.1 29 (1) 19 (2)
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SECTION III: SCHOOL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
Dr. Jerry McKibben of Cropper GIS, the demographic company hired to complete a study on the
population trends of Helena School District and community, stated that individual school
boundaries should be adjusted every 10-15 years. Neither District records nor the memories of
employees recall the last time boundaries were adjusted. It is possible that adjustments were
made when schools were added to the district. For example: Four Georgians was constructed 36
years ago in 1977.
The best example of the need for boundary adjustments is the North Valley. Currently the
District has four valley elementary schools: Jim Darcy, Rossiter, Warren and Four Georgians.
With the rebuild of Jim Darcy and renovation of Warren, each of these schools could hold 468
students (District recommended class size) or 498 students (State class size standard). This
would allow all students who live in the valley to be served by their school. See below:
Table 7: Helena Valley Schools District and State Standards Compared
District State
Valley Schools Standards Standards
Four Georgians 468 498
Jim Darcy 468 498
Rossiter 468 498
Warren 468 498
TOTAL Student Capacity 1872 1992
Current Valley Enrollment 1794 1794
Open Seats 78 198
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The boundary of each school in the district needs to be reviewed. This must be completed with
input from all stakeholders. It is the recommendation to create a Boundary Committee
consisting of Educators, Administrators, Parents, Community Members, and Trustees to review
and make possible boundary adjustments.
SECTION IV: OPERATIONAL COSTS
This section of the report is the core of needed information necessary to make well informed
decisions for the future of our facilities. The operational costs are the daily expenses of the
school, and include but not limited to wages and benefits, utilities, supplies, textbooks and
maintenance. These expenditures are funded by the Helena School District’s general fund
budget. The general fund budget amount is based on total district enrollment and currently the
fund is at 100% of capacity as permitted by state law.
The Mosaic plan proposed an expanded Jim Darcy and a new middle school; both are needed
and address facility issues. However, all stakeholders must realize that any additional square
footage comes with an additional operational cost. The following analysis provides the financial
operational costs associated with the expansion of our facilities to meet our needs. The three
options are:
Expansion of Jim Darcy from a 300 K-5 to an approximate 500 K-5
New middle school
Expansion of Jim Darcy and Rossiter from the K-5 configuration to a K-8 configuration
1. Assumptions:
Enrollment: The number of students enrolled K-8 remains constant. As a result, it
was assumed that the shifting students would decrease enrollment at city schools and
would increase enrollment at Jim Darcy. In addition, for the two middle school
options, enrollment would decrease at C.R. Anderson and increase at Jim Darcy,
Rossiter, or the new middle school.
Staffing:
o Staff at C.R. Anderson would be moved to either Jim Darcy/Rossiter or to the
new middle school.
o Regardless of the shifting of staff to the new site(s), the creation of either one or
two new middle school educational settings would create inefficiencies
particularly in itinerant staff such as nurses, speech pathologists, and other
support staff. These increases were held to a minimum under all options.
Building Operations: Since C.R. Anderson would remain open, the district would not
realize savings from C.R. Anderson operational costs such as utilities, custodial
support, and related maintenance support costs.
Building Instructional Budgets: Currently, the district allocates building
instructional budgets on a per student basis. Since the district wide enrollment would
not increase, the money would follow the students to the new schools and would not
require any increase in funding. No new textbooks would need to be purchased.
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Title Status: The exact percentage of low income households for each scenario was
not forecasted and as a result, the Title classification was assumed to remain at Helena
Middle School with no change in services. Jim Darcy, Rossiter, and C.R. Anderson
currently are not classified as Title schools.
Special Education Services: With all of the scenarios, new construction would
include a functional life skills classroom and would have to be staffed by one resource
FTE.
Equipment / Technology: All equipment (desks, chairs, instruction equipment,
computers, software) for all options would be funded from the bond proceeds.
2. Options
Option 1 - Expansion of Jim Darcy from a 3-2 to a 4-3 School.
The expansion would increase the number of classrooms to four K-3 that would feed into
three 4th
/ 5th
grades. The size of Jim Darcy would then be similar to Rossiter or Four
Georgians. Any increases for instructional staff would come from the various elementary
schools throughout the district. The only increases in staffing would be .34 FTE
paraprofessional support, 1.0 FTE, increase in custodial support, and 1.0 FTE resource
life skills educator. Increases in Special Education support staff is anticipated but will be
funded from other sources. Because the square footage would increase, the utilities
would increase by approximately $28,000 per year (including energy savings as a result
of the remodel) and custodial/maintenance costs would increase. These include items
such a snow removal, cleaning supplies, site and parking lot maintenance and code
compliance. The total estimated increase in the general fund as a result of the expansion
of Jim Darcy to a larger elementary school would be approximately $150,000 per year.
The budgets of the 11 elementary schools are approximately $15.4 million of the
$32,255,996 district budget or almost 48%.
Option 2 – Creation of Valley K-8 Schools at Jim Darcy and Rossiter Under this scenario, both Jim Darcy and Rossiter elementary schools would expand from
K-5 to K-8 schools. The 6-8 enrollment would add 275 students to Jim Darcy and 205
students at Rossiter. Enrollment at C.R. Anderson would drop to approximately 540
students. This scenario takes advantage of existing staff and building without increasing
windshield time for support staff in some instances. District wide middle school team
(core) teachers would increase by 7.84 FTE. Elective, librarians, counselors, and
PE/Health educators would increase by 6.65 FTE. Support staff including adding part
time administrators at each building would increase by 9.81 FTE; but only 8.48 FTE of
these would be paid from the elementary general fund while the balance would be funded
from IDEA Part B, Activities, Transportation, or the Technology funds.
Since C.R. Anderson would not be closing, the operation costs would remain constant.
Utilities and other building maintenance costs for Jim Darcy and Rossiter would increase
by approximately $144,000 per year. Since the two schools would offer a middle school
activities program, the budget would have to increase by $12,000 per year. With the
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increased number of classrooms and technology needs, one FTE tech support would be
added which would be funded from the technology funds. Finally, with the new
construction, it is assumed that a life skills room would be built and need to be staffed
with one resource FTE. Currently, the budgets for C. R. Anderson and Helena Middle
School are slightly more than $7.8 million dollars or 24% of the elementary district
budget. This equates to $4,577 per middle school student. The grand total estimated
increase for the option of expanding Jim Darcy and Rossiter to K-8 schools would be
approximately $1.18 million dollars per year to the elementary district general fund.
Under this option the Middle School general fund budget would increase to $8.98 million
or roughly $5,230 per student.
Option 3 – New Middle School
Building a new middle school is the most expensive option for a variety of reasons. First,
administrative and other staff required by state accreditation standards would have to be
hired. Two administrators, a full time librarian, and a part time counselor would be
mandated. Although educators from C.R. Anderson would be transferred to a new
middle school (or to Jim Darcy and Rossiter), team size would control the number of core
and rotation educators. These would increase by 8.04 core educators and 11.59 rotation
and other educators. Windshield time between the three schools would necessitate a
portion of FTE’s for more nurses, speech and special education services. Of the 10.83
FTE increase for other staff, 1.72 FTE would be funded from other sources. These
include the tech service support, a resource life skills educator, custodial, and other
special education support.
As with the second option, the utilities and building maintenance supplies are estimated
to be $193,688 per year and the middle school activities program would need an
additional $12,000 per year to operate. The estimated grand total for a new middle
school funded from the elementary general fund is slightly over $1.66 million dollars per
year and the entire middle school budget would be about $9.46 million or approximately
$5,551 per student.
3. Operational Savings / Costs
In order to reduce the number of buildings and square footage that the district would have
to maintain, the Ray Bjork and May Butler Center would be closed and eventually sold.
The programs housed at these sites: Gifted and Talented, Preschool, and central
administration would be absorbed or moved to vacant rooms at C.R. Anderson or other
elementary schools where enrollment will drop from the expansion of Jim Darcy. The
estimated building savings would be at least $75,000. Savings that result from program
changes and staffing are not included in these estimates.
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The solid operational numbers listed above indicate the reality and responsibility of
adding additional space to our District. These numbers are substantial and consideration
of the long term impact must be analyzed prior to making any decision. Financially, the
operational costs must be funded from the general fund budget. As noted earlier, the
general fund budget is at maximum as dictated by state law and every dollar is already
earmarked. There has been a funding stream proposed to achieve the amount needed for
the additional operating costs; however, the money comes from soft funds. In other
words, it is a source that cannot be counted on each year.
The additional operational funds for any new building must be funded from ongoing
funds that will be provided year after year. The only way to achieve this goal is to
adjust existing expenditures, such as programs, personnel or eliminate one existing
square-foot for every new square-foot added.
This is very difficult as no one wants to give up what they have. However, as a
community, we must look to the future, address our needs, and prioritize resources. All
the while maintain our focus on students.
SECTION V: SCHOOL FACTS
The following pages provide facts pertaining to each of the elementary schools.
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Broadwater Elementary School
Students
Total in Attendance area 178
Attend Broadwater 144
Montessori (outside attendance area) 47
Outside Attendance area 90
Enrollment 281
Facility
Constructed 1942 71 years old
Additions 1949 & 1970 64 & 43 years old
Educational Space Type Broadwater Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 37,487 sf 42, 501 sf 79%
Classroom Space 13,800 sf 15,900 sf 87%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 5,135 sf 5915 sf 87%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 1,861 sf 2,550 sf 72%
Administrative 1,187 sf 2,358 sf 50%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 2.46 acres 6.85 acres 36%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 5,014 sf @ $190/sf $952,660
Security (Administrative remodel) 1,187 sf @ $125/sf $148,375
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not Feasible)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $406,625
Total $1,568,410
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site Improvements
On Site parking 63 parking stalls recommended Not Feasible
Off Street Bus loading not feasible
Update Water/Sewer Service $60,000
Curb/Sidewalk replacement $63,000
Asphalt Replacement $8,000
Fencing $35,000
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation) $150,000
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System $167,850
Fire Service $27,500
Fire Alarm System $48,750
Fire Rated Doors (20 minute) $38,400
Area Separation between floors $32,500
Roofing
Roofing/Insulation/Seismic $211,740
Heating and Ventilation (current single boiler)
Heating/ventilation/new terminal units $877,000
Digital Controls $64,400
Asbestos Removal (incl air test) $48,930
Structural Upgrades
Shear Walls/floor Reinforcement $285,000
Electrical
Upgrade Service & load balance $44,000
Panels/outlets/ground $98,000
Intercom/Clock/Bells $73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes $105,680
Piping (supply and waste) $125,000
ADA (In progress or included with other line items)
Energy Conservation
Windows (allowance) $150,000
Flooring (Partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal) $43,560
Total Estimated Costs $2,757,810
Total Estimated Cost $4,326,220
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Bryant Elementary School
Students
Total in Attendance area 216
Attend Bryant 160
Bryant from Outside Attendance area 56
Enrollment 227
Facility
Constructed 1938 75 years old
Additions 1973 and 1977 40 & 36 years old
Educational Space Type Bryant Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 25,658 sf 36,131 sf 82%
Classroom Space 13,136 sf 14,765 sf 89%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 4,696 sf 4,675 sf 100%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 1,822 sf 2,375 sf 77%
Administrative 1,405 sf 1,955 sf 72%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 1.93 acres 6.27 acres 31%
Standard
6.27 Acres
Bryant
1.93 Acres
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 10,473 sf @ $190/sf $1,989,870
Security (Administrative remodel) 1100 sf @ $125/sf $ 137,500
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not feasible)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $ 765,842
Total $2,953,962
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Parking Lot/bus loading
not feasible
Sidewalk/Retaining Walls
$69,880
Water/Sewer Service
$60,000
Asphalt
$13,450
Fencing
$15,789
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation)
$150,000
Drainage
$41,450
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$128,290
Fire Main Service
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$33,355
Fire Rated Doors
$24,800
Area Separation between floors
$92,500
Asbestos Hall Texture removal
$22,746
Lead Paint Abatement (renovation allowance)
$50,000
Roofing (partial)
Roofing/Insulation/Seismic/Asbestos
266,437
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$54,197
Boiler/Terminal Units/Piping/Asbestos
$850,000
Bathroom Exhaust
$38,000
Structural Upgrades
Lower Level Repairs
$7,000
Electrical
Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$44,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$39,450
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$93,000
Piping(supply and waste)
$148,240
ADA (in Progress or included in other costs) Building Envelope
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Exterior Paint/Stucco repair
$42,250
Exterior doors
$67,000
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$92,400
Level Basement (feasibility?)
TBD
Total Estimated Costs
$2,695,234
Total Estimated Cost $5,649,196
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Central Elementary School
Students
Total in Attendance area 182
Attend Central 141
Outside attendance area Montessori 33
Incoming from Outside Attendance area 87
Enrollment 261
Facility
Constructed 1914 99 years old
Addition 1921 92 years old
7th
Ave. Gym 1907 106 years old
Educational Space Type Central Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage (1st
flr gym) 41,268 sf 40,937 sf 101%
Classroom Space 16,832 sf 15,600 sf 108%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 8,335 sf 5,095 sf 164%
(Incl. Food prep/stage/storage)
Media/Tech 1,689 sf 2,488 sf 68%
Administrative 1,961 sf 2,030 sf 97%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 3.56 acres 6.61 acres 54%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient meets standard $ 0 Security
(Administrative reconfiguration) 825 sf @ $125/sf $103,125
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not warranted)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @25% $ 55,968
Total $279,843
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
On site Parking Lot/retaining walls
$198,000
Sidewalk/Retaining Wall/Stair (repair/replace)
$132,450
Remove & replace treated lumber retaining walls
$785,000
Water/Sewer Service (x 2)
$120,000
Asphalt (repair and overlay)
$41,230
Fencing (replace/repair)
$9,850
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation/ADA)
$250,000
Drainage
$62,800
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System & Fire Detection (CTA)
$244,755
Fire Suppression System (gym)
$154,464
Fire Main Service (x 2)
$55,000
Fire Alarm System ( gym)
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$47,138
Fire Rated Doors In Beaudette/CTA structural
Stair railings/closure In Beaudette/CTA structural
Lead Paint Abatement (renovation allowance)
$50,000
Roofing
Roofing/Insulation/Asbestos -central
$143,560
Roofing/Insulation/Seismic/Asbestos -gym
$46,900
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$94,328
Boiler/Ventilation/Piping - Central
$1,090,000
Boiler/Ventilation/Piping - 7th ave
$312,000
Structural Upgrades
Central Beaudette/CTA
$1,755,000
7th Ave
Beaudette/CTA
$555,000
Tuck Point central
$240,000
Tuck Point 7th ave
$125,000
Level Floors 1914 building (allowance )
$250,000
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Electrical
relocate/Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$55,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds/distribution
$290,000
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$112,000
Piping(supply and waste)
$275,000
Classroom Sinks
$142,500
ADA
Central (CTA)
$680,000
Construct accessible restroom attached to gym main floor
$185,000
versus 7th ave elevator
Building Envelope
Exterior doors - central & gym
$145,000
Windows (allowance)
$275,000
Flooring
Entry Mats, Tile, restore hardwood and Carpet
$125,000
Total Estimated Costs
$9,147,975
Total Estimated Cost $9,427,818
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Four Georgians Elementary School
Students
Students in 4 Gs Attendance area 550
Attend Four Georgians 398
Incoming from Outside Attendance area 76
Enrollment 474
Facility
Constructed 1977 36 years old
Educational Space Type Four Georgians Wyoming Standard % of
Recommended
Total Square Footage 56,948 sf 62,885 sf 91%
Classroom Space 20,777 sf 26,250 sf 79%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 8,850 sf 6,275 sf 141%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 3,542 sf 3,450 sf 103%
Administrative 4,371 sf 3,150 sf 139%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 8.63 acres 8.74 acres 99%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 5,937 sf @ $190/sf $1,128,030
Security (reception remodel/relocate) 1300 sf @ $140/sf $ 182,000
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 84,750
Site Acquisition (Not required)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $488,173
Total $1,882,953
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Playground Improvements (equipment/fence repair)
$150,000
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$284,740
Fire Main Service
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$74,032
Roofing (partial)
Roofing/Insulation
510,000
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$94,328
Boiler/Terminal Units
$1,150,000
Structural Upgrades (monitoring only) Plumbing (in ADA)
Electrical
Relocate & Upgrade Service for reception relocate
$12,000
Expand Circuits
$13,500
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
ADA
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$89,000
Exit Door Hardware
$14,000
Interior Door Hardware (also security function)
$24,680
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$18,800
Total Estimated Costs
$2,536,080
Total Estimated Cost $4,419,033
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Hawthorne Elementary School
Students
Total in Attendance area 165
Attend Hawthorne 129
Outside Attendance area 111
Enrollment 240
Facility
Constructed 1921/repair 1937 92 years old
Modular 1989 24 years old
Educational Space Type Hawthorne Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 30,745 sf 37,813 sf 81%
Classroom Space 10,617 sf 14,750 sf 72%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 3,597 sf 4,921 sf 73%
(Incl. Food prep/stage/storage)
Media/Tech 1,510 sf 2,450 sf 62%
Administrative 1,245 sf 1,980 sf 63%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 2.11 acres 6.4 acres 33%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 7,067 sf @ $190/sf $1,342,920
Security (Administrative relocate) 925 sf @ $190/sf $ 175,750
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not warranted)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $552,797
Total $2,132,217
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
On site Parking Lot/bus loading
not feasible
Sidewalk/Retaining Wall/Stair (repair/replace)
$98,780
Water/Sewer Service
$60,000
Asphalt
$41,230
Fencing (replace/repair)
$9,850
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation)
$150,000
Drainage
$24,950
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$153,725
Fire Main Service
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$39,969
Fire Rated Doors
$44,600
Area Separation between floors
not feasible
Lead Paint Abatement (renovation allowance)
$50,000
Roofing (Library & Modular)
Roofing/Seismic/Asbestos/gutters
$24,650
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$84,563
Boiler/Terminal Units/Piping/Asbestos
$925,000
Bathroom Exhaust
$38,000
Structural Upgrades (Annex in roofing)
Tuck Point Library Annex Building
$98,450
Electrical
Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$44,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$125,000
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$42,000
Piping(supply and waste)
$178,500
Classroom Sinks
$99,240
ADA (in Progress or included in other costs)
Compliant Thresholds to classrooms
not feasible
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Building Envelope
Exterior Paint/Stucco repair
$42,250
Exterior doors
$32,000
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$29,500
Level Basement (feasibility?)
TBD
Total Estimated Costs
$2,687,257
Total Estimated Cost $4,819,474
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Jefferson Elementary School
Students
Total in Attendance area 236
Attend Jefferson 154
Outside Attendance area 94
Enrollment 248
Facility
Constructed 1948 65 years old
Addition 1977 36 years old
Educational Space Type Jefferson Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 34,965 sf 38,755 sf 90%
Classroom Space 14,102 sf 15,600 sf 90%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 3,828 sf 5,095 sf 75%
(Incl. Food prep/stage/storage)
Media/Tech 1,826 sf 2,588 sf 71%
Administrative 1,760 sf 2,130 sf 83%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 3.85 acres 6.48 acres 59%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 3,790 sf @ $190/sf $720,100
Security (Administrative reconfiguration) 1,065 sf @ $125/sf $ 133,125
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not warranted)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $277,956
Total $1,072,119
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
On site Parking Lot Expansion/bus loading
not feasible
Sidewalk (Additional)
$9,850
Water/Sewer Service
$60,000
Asphalt
$39,850
Fencing
$19,675
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/retaining walls)
$150,000
Drainage
$156,750
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$174,825
Fire Main Service
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$45,555
Fire Rated Doors
$44,600
Area Separation between floors
not feasible
Lead Paint Abatement (renovation allowance)
$50,000
Roofing
Roofing/Seismic/Asbestos/insulation
$179,560
Heating and Ventilation (critical)
Digital Controls
$67,006
Boiler/Terminal Units/Piping/Asbestos
$1,195,000
Bathroom Exhaust
$28,500
Structural Upgrades (included with roof)
Electrical
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$84,900
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$52,000
Piping(supply and waste)
$138,500
ADA (in Progress or included in other costs)
Building Envelope
Exterior Paint/Stucco repair
$42,250
Exterior doors
$32,000
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
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Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$28,750
Total Estimated Costs
$2,850,571
Total Estimated Cost $3,922,690
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Jim Darcy Elementary School
Students
Students in Jim Darcy Attendance area 526
Enrollment 302
Attend Jim Darcy 289
Incoming from Outside Attendance area 12
Facility
Constructed 1965 48 years old
Additions 1969 and 1977 44 & 36 years old
Educational Space Type Jim Darcy Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 24,365 sf 44,571 sf 55%
Classroom Space 11,443 sf 17,995 sf 79%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 2,768 sf 6,625 sf 42%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 1,197 sf 2,790 sf 43%
Administrative 1,322 sf 2,305 sf 57%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 6.82 acres 7.0 acres 97%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 20,206 sf @ $190/sf $3,839,140
Security (reception remodel/reconfigure) 1,152 sf @ $125/sf $ 144,062
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not required)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $1,415,383
Total $5,459,336
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Parking Lot/Parent loading (west)
345,000
Sidewalk
$9,200
Asphalt (west playground)
$8,800
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation)
$150,000
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$121,825
Fire Suppression well/storage
$250,000
Fire Alarm System
$31,675
Door Hardware (intruder lockset)
$27,650
Lead Paint Abatement (renovation allowance)
$15,000
Roofing (partial & standalone)
Roofing/Insulation/Seismic/Asbestos
186,250
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$66,857
Boiler/Terminal Units/Piping/Asbestos
$810,000
Structural Upgrades
Additional Roof Decking @ re-roof
42000
exterior & interior hall wall sheeting 1965 wing when renovated
45000
Electrical
Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$44,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$36,000
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$43,000
ADA Included in other projects
Building Envelope
Exterior doors
$48,000
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$14,500
Total Estimated Costs
$2,518,257
Total Estimated Cost $7,977,593
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Kessler Elementary School
Students
Enrollment 235
Total in Attendance area 216
Attend Kessler (incl Trinity) 197
Outside Attendance area 38
Facility
Constructed 1936 77 years old
Additions 1948, 1956,1958.1967 & 1990 65,57,59,46 & 23 years old
Educational Space Type Kessler Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 28,498 sf 37,218 sf 79%
Classroom Space 8,546 sf 13,600 sf 63%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 4,921 sf 4,525 sf 109%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 1,976 sf 2,380 sf 83%
Administrative 1,431 sf 1,955 sf 73%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 5.98 acres 6.85 acres 94%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 8,720 sf @ $190/sf $1,656,800
Security (Administrative remodel) 800 sf @ $125/sf $ 100,000
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sump $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not warranted)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $$636,142
Total $2,453,692
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Parking Lot/bus loading
$220,000
Sidewalk/curb (Choteau, Silverette, Knight)
$69,880
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation)
$150,000
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$142,490
Fire Main Service
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$37,047
Fire Rated Doors
$24,800
Area Separation between floors
$61,000
Roofing (partial)
Roofing/Insulation/Seismic
$145,000
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$54,744
Rest Room Exhaust
$45,000
Gym Relief Air
$34,000
Structural Upgrades
Shear Wall Upgrades - north wing
$32,500
Joist/Beam Repair 1938 building
$9,000
Electrical
Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$44,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$39,450
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$98,640
Piping Replace
$168,240
Class Rm Sinks $32,250
ADA
Elevator to Lower Levels
$580,000
Hallway Ramp
not feasible
Energy Conservation
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
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Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$83,737
Deferred Maintenance Total
$2,322,778
Total Estimated Cost $4,776,470
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Rossiter Elementary School
Students
Students in Rossiter’s Attendance area 362
Attend Rossiter 293
Incoming from Outside Attendance area 178
Enrollment 471
Facility
Constructed 1966 47 years old
Addition 1977 36 years old
Educational Space Type Rossiter Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 43,793 sf 63,018 sf 69%
Classroom Space 22,063 sf 26,650 sf 83%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 5,128 sf 6,275 sf 82%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 2,410 sf 3,450 sf 70%
Administrative 2,169 sf 3,150 sf 69%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 31.5 acres 8.71 acres 362%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 19,225 sf @ $190/sf $3,652,750
Security (reception remodel/relocate) 1500 sf @ $140/sf $ 210,000
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 84,750
Site Acquisition (Not required)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $1,381,625
Total $5,329,125
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Staff Parking Lot/Drainage (west)
$245,000
Sidewalk
$9,200
Asphalt (playground)
$38,500
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation/ADA)
$150,000
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$218,965
Fire Suppression well/storage
$250,000
Fire Alarm System
$56,931
Well Chlorination/treatment
$225,000
Roofing
Roofing/Insulation/Asbestos
$425,000
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$55,000
Air handling - original bldg./gym/-admin
$565,000
Structural Upgrades
Additional Roof Decking - connections @ re-roof
$275,000
CMU to deck connections (1966 building)
$25,000
Electrical
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$36,000
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$93,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$180,000
ADA included in other projects
Building Envelope
Exterior doors
$48,000
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet
$28,000
Total Estimated Costs
$3,074,096
Total Estimated Cost $8,403,221
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Smith Elementary School
Students
Students in Smith Attendance area 222
Attend Smith 171
Outside attendance area Montessori 31
Incoming from Outside Attendance area 86
Enrollment 288
Facility
Constructed 1966 47 years old
Addition 1977 36 years old
Educational Space Type Smith Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 47,498 sf 42,832 sf 111%
Classroom Space 16,403 sf 17,005 sf 96%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 8,018 sf 6,625 sf 121%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 2,412 sf 2,790 sf 86%
Administrative 2,637 sf 2,305 sf 114%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 11.66 acres 6.88 acres 169%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 0 sf @ $190/sf $ 0
Security (reception remodel/reconfigure) 650 sf @ $110/sf $ 71,500
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not required)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $ 46,287
Total $178,537
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Parking Lot asphalt repair & overlay
$72,000
Playground Asphalt replacement
$61,000
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation/ADA) $150,000
Update water service
$30,000
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$237,490
Fire Main Service
$27,500
Fire Alarm System
$61,747
Lead Pint (allowance for remodel)
$50,000
Roofing (partial)
Roofing/Insulation/
$375,000
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$64,248
Rest Room Exhaust
$23,500
Replace Boilers(7)/add ventilation system (each pod has heat plant) $1,350,000
Structural Upgrades
Gym Wall reinforcement
$98,000
Roof Connections/Sheathing/Gym Deck @ reroof
$490,000
Hall Shear Walls/connections @ remodel in 1966 building
$175,000
Electrical
Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$44,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$39,450
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$47,000
Construct/modify restrooms in South Pod $237,300
ADA (also included in other costs)
Upgrade Elevator
$135,000
Energy Conservation
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$39,500
Total Estimated Costs
$4,031,235
Total Estimated Cost $4,209,772
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Warren Elementary School
Students
Students in Warren Attendance area 356
Attend Warren 276
Incoming from Outside Attendance area 16
Enrollment 292
Facility
Constructed 1968 45 years old
Additions 1977 & 1993 36 & 20 years old
Educational Space Type Warren Wyoming Standard % of Recommended
Total Square Footage 29,138 sf 44,140 sf 66%
Classroom Space 14,236 sf 17,795 sf 79%
(K-5, Sped, Music, Art)
Multi-purpose/Cafeteria 2,684 sf 6,625 sf 41%
(Incl. Food Prep/storage/office)
Media/Tech 1,479 sf 2,790 sf 53%
Administrative 1,195 sf 2,305 sf 52%
(Principal/reception/nurse/staff
Workroom/Counselor/staff/
Rest room/conference)
Site 10.59 acres 6.96 acres 152%
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Capital Investment to meet Wyoming Standards and Add Security Components
Total Space Deficient 15,002 sf @ $190/sf $3,850,380
Security (relocate; included in add space) $ 0
Security Equipment (Video/Access) Lump Sum $ 60,750
Site Acquisition (Not required)
Design/Soft Costs/Contingency @35% $1,347,633
Total $5,198,013
Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Site improvements
Sidewalk (replace and new)
$17,500
Asphalt (west playground)
$8,800
Playground Improvements (equipment/turf/irrigation)
$150,000
Demolition and removal of Annex Building
$140,000
Septic System replacement (may require additional property
$380,000
due to hydrology - land $ not included)
Life/Safety Codes
Fire Suppression System
$141,040
Fire Suppression well/storage
$250,000
Fire Alarm System
$36,070
Lead Paint Abatement (renovation allowance)
$15,000
Roofing (15+ years out)
Heating and Ventilation
Digital Controls
$66,210
Boilers (80% efficient) /Asbestos
$160,000
Air Handling systems
$485,000
Structural Upgrades
Additional Roof Decking @ re-roof
42000
exterior & interior hall wall sheeting 1965 wing when renovated
45000
Electrical
Upgrade Service and Load Balance
$44,000
Panels/outlets/Grounds
$36,000
Intercom/Clock/Bells
$73,500
Plumbing
Restroom Upgrades/fixtures/finishes/ADA
$64,500
ADA Included in other projects
Building Envelope
Exterior doors (includes ADA)
$48,000
Windows (allowance)
$150,000
Flooring (partial)
Entry Mats, Tile and Carpet (asbestos removal)
$24,500
Total Estimated Costs
$2,377,120
Total Estimated Cost $7,575,133
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SECTION VI: OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
The following are options based on the data collected for the Operational/Implementation
Report, Demographic Data and the Mosaic Presentation. These options are meant to present
possible scenarios for the Helena School District facilities. Once the Board has discussed the
options and received public input, the process will be well vetted and ready for decisions.
The following are in alphabetical order and do not indicate any prioritization.
A. Administrative Offices
1. Option I: Consolidate the Administrative offices of May Butler Center and Front
Street
2. Option II: Close both May Butler and Front Street and move into vacant facility
provided by the school restructuring
B. Broadwater Elementary
1. Renovate to embed safety features for the facility
2. New front entry
a. Major system upgrades
C. Bryant Elementary
1. Option I: Construct a new Bryant with a minimum capacity of 352
a. Locate south of railroad tracks
2. Option II:
a. Construct a new Bryant with minimum capacity of 352 students
b. Locate on the Lincoln campus
c. Adjust boundaries so Bryant could relieve shifting demographics in the valley
d. Existing Bryant school will sit vacant
ii. Swing school to accommodate construction in other schools
iii. “Spare” school in case of another school closure
D. Central Elementary
1. Renovate or replace existing Central Elementary
2. Renovate or replace 7th
Avenue Gym
a. If the 7th
Avenue Gym is replaced, consider a Community Center/Gym that is
attached to Central Elementary
E. Four Georgians Elementary
1. Major systems upgrades
2. Renovate to embed safety features
a. New front entry
F. Hawthorne Elementary
1. Major systems upgrades
2. Renovate to embed safety features
G. Jefferson Elementary
1. Major systems upgrades
2. Complete safety renovations
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H. Jim Darcy Elementary
1. Option I: Construct a new Jim Darcy K-5 elementary with a student capacity of 498
based on state standards for class size.
2. Option II: Create a K-8 facility
a. Operational costs would increase substantially due to adding square footage
b. Current location not sufficient site size
I. Kessler Elementary
1. Major systems upgrades
2. Renovate community center/gym
3. Renovate to embed safety features
a. New entry
J. Project for Alternative Learning (PAL)
1. PAL must be moved into a facility that provides a positive educational environment
by Fall, 2013
K. Ray Bjork
1. Close Ray Bjork.
2. Move programs into existing elementary facilities as they become vacant due to
restructuring
L. Rossiter Elementary
1. Option I: Renovate to embed safety features for the facility
a. New front entry
b. Renovate to add community center/gym
c. Major systems upgrades
2. Options II: Renovate to create a K-8 facility
a. Operational costs would increase substantially due to adding square footage
M. Smith Elementary
1. Major systems upgrades
2. Renovate to embed safety features
3. Renovate restrooms
N. Warren Elementary
1. Option I:
a. Renovate the existing K-5 facilities to a capacity of 498 students
b. Demolish abandoned school
c. Remove modular.
d. Pursue purchasing adjacent property (five acres)
2. Option II: Create a K-8 facility
a. Operational costs would increase substantially due to adding square footage
b. Current location not sufficient site size
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SECTION VII: TRANSPORTATION
Capacity and specialized programs offering limitations are the two main reasons that the District
provides transportation services to students that attend a school outside of the attendance area in
which they reside. Students are considered eligible for district provided transportation services
due to “District Placement”; which is generally categorized as follows:
Overflow Classroom capacity exceeds state standards within the school for the
attendance area in which they reside and they are assigned another school that
has capacity for the grade level in which they are enrolled.
Montessori This program is offered at three locations: Broadwater, Smith and Central.
Students are selected via a lottery system with no limitations placed on
remaining in the East or West feeder system in which that student resides.
Special Needs A program that provides the services required by the student’s IEP is not
offered within the school for the attendance area in which they reside and they
are assigned to another school that has these capabilities.
Transportation of the overflow students in the Jim Darcy area is currently being addressed by
transporting students from that attendance area to schools that have classroom capacity. While
the majority of these students are transported to Rossiter Elementary School, the continued
growth in this area coupled with overflow/parent choice that creates additional overflow has led
to the necessity of transporting students from Jim Darcy to all of the K-5 schools operated by the
district. Similarly, Rossiter district placement students attend eight other sites and growth
coupled with overflow at Four Georgians requires students from this attendance area to be
transported to six other sites. Continued capacity issues have resulted in a system where every
elementary school is impacted and students from every attendance area are “overflowed” to a
different school.
A complex system of transferring students on busses is currently being used to transport students
that are eligible for district provided transportation, with the greatest impact transporting students
to and from the other 10 sites to the Jim Darcy attendance area.
Currently the district operates 29 bus routes for the entire K-5 district, with 11 transfer bus routes
used to transport students that reside within the Jim Darcy, Rossiter and Four Georgians
attendance areas to and from school. Three major transfer points are used when students must
get off of one bus and get on another to complete the entire route. The transfer points are located
at Rossiter, Broadwater and C.R. Anderson middle school, with each of them adding a minimum
of 10 minutes to the ride time. The transfer points create a “weak link” given four to six buses
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are dependent on each other to arrive on schedule to avoid delays. One bus that is late will
impact any of the other busses that are required to complete the entire route. The time required
to have bus transportation for students from the city to the valley impacts all students that ride
the bus, not just the students that are “overflowed” out of a school. By way of example, a
student that lives within the Jim Darcy attendance area may only have a 15 minute ride to and
from school; however that student will need to arrive 55 minutes prior to school starting and
departing 55 minutes after school is dismissed due to the time required to transport their
neighbor to another school.
Improved transportation efficiency through operational and facility modifications was one of the
desired outcomes identified during the educational planning process. Measurable objectives are
a reduction in ride/standby times for students and reduced transportation operating costs.
Increased capacity and attendance area boundary adjustments within the valley attendance area
are strategies to accomplish these goals.
By enhancing the facilities in the valley so all students’ needs are met in their neighborhood
school, the following positive effects on transportation could be achieved.
Projected results:
1. Elimination of transfer system and transfer points.
2. Elimination of four valley and two city bus routes.
3. Fifty percent (50%) average reduction in ride/standby times for students.
4. $324,000 annual savings to the elementary school transportation budget
through route elimination and related fuel costs.
5. Increased bus ridership through improved services that will reduce parking lot
congestion and improve safety.
6. Elimination of one special needs bus route.
7. Fifty percent (50%) average reduction in ride/standby times for students.
8. $61,300 annual savings to the elementary school transportation budget through
route elimination and related fuel costs.
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SECTION VII: CONCLUSION
This report has attempted to simplify the complexity involved with the discussion and desire of
the community, Trustees, staff, and students to meet education for the future. Several
professionals have provided analysis on components to reach a decision. These include analysis
of the costs of deferred maintenance, the population trending for 20 years into the future, the
need for smaller middle schools, and an emphasis on schools constructed for future growth. The
final aspect explored the increased costs to the district for expanding classroom space to meet
some of these needs and has listed several of the options by school to achieve the overarching
goal of a 21st Century education for the 21
st Century student and adult.