Bartlesville Public School District

“Future Schools Discussion Month” Madison Middle

SchoolFebruary 12, 2013

Central Middle SchoolFebruary 5, 2013

LRFPC Representatives

Scott Ambler, Construction/Capital Expense Committee David Austin, Communication Committee Scott Bilger, Survey Committee Tracye Caughell, Academic Performance Committee Chuck McCauley, Annual Operating Expenses

Committee Granger Meador, Construction/Capital Expense

Committee

Why do we need a bond issue?

• Decreasing state funding• Increasing student poverty• Aging middle school facilities• Secure entrances for older facilities

BPSD Challenges

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 $-

$2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000

$10,000,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000 $18,000,000 $20,000,000

BPSD Challenges: Decreasing State Funding

State Aid funding formula for the Bartlesville Public School District

BPSD Challenges: Decreasing State Funding

State Aid Formula Fundingfor the Bartlesville Public School District

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

$0$2,000,000$4,000,000$6,000,000$8,000,000

$10,000,000$12,000,000$14,000,000$16,000,000$18,000,000$20,000,000

BPSD Challenges: Increasing Student Poverty

Percentage of students qualifying for federal poverty aid has almost doubled since 1991 to approx. 50%

19911993

19951997

19992001

20032005

20072009

20110%

20%40%60%80%

100%

We are currently living with the consequences of planning

decisions made decades ago. The decisions made now will set

us up for decades to come.

Central Middle School

Built in 1917 with additions in 1926 and 1956 Some cosmetic renovations and HVAC upgrades in

1994

Central Middle School

• Attractive exterior• Downtown location with adjoining park• Has “good bones” but all of the

problems of a building approaching the century mark with outmoded deteriorating interior spaces

• Building envelope (roof, walls) leaking

Central Middle School

• Inadequate cafeteria size requires five lunch periods, disrupting teaching time

• Present entrance does not allow for adequate security

• Several areas of concern in building’s lower level which includes gymnasiums and locker rooms

• Fine Arts space inadequate

Central’s Auxiliary Gym

Central’s Plaster Crumbling

Central’s Crumbling Plaster

Central’s Classroom Floors

Madison Middle School

Built in 1958 with additions in 1960, 1963, 1993

Madison Middle School

• Entire facility has deteriorated enough to require either major renovations or complete replacement

• Gymnasium has ongoing groundwater damage

• Cafeteria/Auditorium has problematic and uneven floor levels

Madison’s Deteriorating Walls

Madison’s Gym Floor (groundwater damage)

Madison’s Decaying Exterior

Madison’s Exterior ‘Windows’

Mid-HighBuilt in 1967 with additions in 1980, 1999, 2009

Mid-High School

• Built as Sooner High School with robust physical plant

• Cafeteria undersized• Unsecured main entrance

Bartlesville High School

Built in 1939 with additions in 1954, 1958, 1963, 1968, 2003-2009

Bartlesville High School

• Transportation and safety issues with athletics and academics between Mid-High and BHS

• Cafeteria is inadequate, with low ceiling and no windows and is only able to serve 150 students

• Alternative High School classes are found on two levels and not isolated from rest of student body

Long Range Facilities Planning Committee following Feb. 2012 Bond Issue

• March - Committee expanded and diversified to 60 members• Members: Ken Allen, Scott Ambler, David Austin, Michelle Baker,

Stan Baughn, Lisa Beeman, Bill Beirerschmitt, Roger Box, Jody Burch, Tracye Caughell, Kelly Diven, Dan Droege, Thad Friedman, Ed Gordon, Carolyn Gorman, Ginger Griffin, John Harris, John Henthorne, Randy John, Sara Jones, Jess Kane, David Kedy, Ron Kennedy, Dan Keleher, Jr., Beth Klauwn, Barry Lowe, Marta Manning, Ryan O’Neil, Dorea Potter, Kevin Potter, Earl Sears, Rick Smith, Heather Snow, Kay Sowers, Scott Townsend, Ron Tribble, Michael Vallandingham, John Williams and John Wolf

• March & April - Independent Focus group studies and Voter surveys completed

• May – Oct - Research performed on comparable and peer school districts

• Nov – Jan - Faculty, staff and student surveys conducted

Research Results: Messages from the Voters

• Focus on improvement to existing facilities

• Students should remain at Central• Should continue with two middle

schools • Total cost should be reasonable• Strong support for high school

expansion beyond 11-12• Two rounds of Staff & Student surveys

Bond Proposal Goals and Priorities

• Provide strong academic setting for students

• Save annual operating expenses• Plan has voter acceptance to allow

passage in a bond issue• Provides flexibility for students and

teachers• Can be reached at a reasonable

capital expense• Provides facilities adequately secured

for student safety

9-12 Configuration Research

• Research and study of peer institutions indicates that fewer transitions benefit academics

• Both advanced students and struggling learners can benefit

• Separate Freshman Academy can ease transition to high school

Present Configuration: Transitions

Bartlesville High School 11-12

Mid-High 9-10Central 6-8

Wayside Kane Jane

Phillips

Madison 6-8Ranch Height

sHoove

r Wilson

Transition

Transition

Transition

6-12 Configurations Considered

• 11-12 high school• 9-10 mid-high• Two 6-8 middle schools

• 10-12 high school • 8-9 mid-high• 6-7 grade center

• 9-12 high school• Two 6-8 middle schools

Research Results: Faculty and Students

• 88% of secondary staff support expanding Bartlesville High School to 9-12 with expanded facilities and a Freshman Academy

• Maintaining present configuration of 11-12 at high school is least preferred option

• Cost savings should go toward instruction, such as preserving class sizes

Two plans emerging thus far…Reconfiguration

• Expand BHS to 9-12• Move Madison to Mid-

High• Renovate Central• $28-34 million• Over $250,000 in

annual operating savings from closing 1 of 4 secondary sites

Renovate what we have

• No grade shifts• Renovate Madison• Renovate Central• $24-30 million• No annual operating

savings

Current Options for Consideration

Renovate what we have and maintain current configuration

• High School – cafeteria/renovate old spaces $ 4.4 million

• Mid-High – cafeteria, security, bus loop, science $ 2.9 million

• Central – Upgrade cafeteria, fine arts, gym, secure entry $ 6 million Option: Also renovate remaining classrooms $ 6 million

• Madison – full renovations, new gym $ 10.2 million

TOTAL Capital Cost $ 24-30 millionOperational Savings $ 0

Current Options for Consideration

Reconfigure to a 9-12 High School• High School – add cafeteria and space for 9th & 10th

(9th in Freshman Academy) $ 21.2 million• Mid-High – secured entrance, science $ 0.4 million• Central –

Upgrade cafeteria, fine arts, gym, secure entry $ 6 million Option: Also renovate remaining classrooms $ 6 million

• Madison – demolition $ 0.3 million Total Capital Cost $28 – 34 millionOperational Savings > $250,000/year

Commonly asked questions

Overcrowding –  If 10th grade is added to the high school, an additional wing would be added.  The cafeteria would be expanded as well.  Separate Freshman Academy – If 9th grade were moved to the High School campus, freshmen would be housed in a separate Freshman Academy. Freshmen would still go to the main building and for extracurricular classes and to the NEW cafeteria, but contact with upperclassmen would be minimized through scheduling. Class Sizes – No part of the operational savings discussed here involve increased class sizes. Individual class sizes vary, but all estimates assume that average class sizes will remain the same.Operational Savings – It is our expectation that savings in operating expenses would be returned to the general fund, freeing up money for smaller class sizes, more competitive salaries, academic materials, etc.

Reconfiguration Plan

Additionsfor grades 9 &

10

Freshman Academy

Central renovation options the same in both plans

Partial OR Fullrenovations ofmain building

Fully renovate north building

Central renovation options the same in both plans

Ground Floor (Delaware Street Level)

Accessible

Gym

SecureOffice

VocalMusic

Orchestra

ClassroomsClassrooms

Classrooms

Central renovation options the same in both plans

First Floor (Cherokee Street Level)

Option:Renovate the rest of this level

Old offices become classrooms

Central renovation options the same in both plans

Second Floor

Option:Renovate this level

Central renovation options the same in both plans

Third Floor

Option:Renovate the restof this level Band

Room

Takeaways

• NO increase in the millage

• Grade 6-12 improvements are crucial to continued excellence

• Must reflect voter feedback: we need your input!

Ongoing updates atwww.bruinbond.com

Question and Answer

Members of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee will

now take questions and comments

Question for you:

If reconfiguring to a 9-12 high school would offer academic benefits and would generate annual savings, would it be worth the additional expense?

Another question for you:

Regardless of 9-12 configuration, would you be willing to spend an additional $5-6 million in order to completely renovate Central and address all of its building needs?