Public Meetings - School Closings

Draft Document-Revised 5/30/071

Good evening, thank you for Good evening, thank you for coming out tonight.coming out tonight.

We are here primarily for the purpose of gathering We are here primarily for the purpose of gathering information and listening to public inputinformation and listening to public input..

A g e n d aA g e n d aPresentation on the school closing process Presentation on the school closing process (sharing the facts the Board of Education is working with)

Answer any clarifying questions surrounding the presentation Answer any clarifying questions surrounding the presentation and processand process

Open the floor to all questions and comments related to Long Open the floor to all questions and comments related to Long Range Master Planning and the school closing processRange Master Planning and the school closing process


Why is TCAPS Why is TCAPS considering closingconsidering closing

up to three elementary up to three elementary schools?schools?


maintain small class sizesmaintain small class sizes

preserve high quality programspreserve high quality programs

ensure every TCAPS graduate is ensure every TCAPS graduate is well prepared to succeed in the well prepared to succeed in the futurefuture

In order to:In order to:


A number of external factorsA number of external factorsare stimulating change:are stimulating change:

school reform that includes greater school reform that includes greater rigor in the high school curriculumrigor in the high school curriculum

state budget woes that jeopardize state budget woes that jeopardize adequate funding supportadequate funding support

slightly declining enrollmentslightly declining enrollment


School reform that includes School reform that includes greater rigor in the high greater rigor in the high

school curriculumschool curriculum


High School GraduationHigh School GraduationRequirements are IncreasingRequirements are Increasing

VPAA=Visual Performing Applied ArtsLOTE=Language Other Than English – added to graduation requirements with class of 2016


State budget woes that State budget woes that jeopardize adequate funding jeopardize adequate funding

supportsupport


TCAPS’ Structural Deficit

7274767880828486889092

'02/03 '03/04 '04/05 '05/06 '06/07 '07/08 '08/09

Total RevenuesTotal Expenses


Slightly declining enrollmentSlightly declining enrollment


Elementary Enrollment HistoryElementary Enrollment History



Enrollment/CapacitiesEnrollment/CapacitiesThere are currently 16 elementary schools within TCAPS operating in 15 separate sites (Central Grade and Montessori share the Central Grade site). The total enrollments and capacities for these 15 sites are indicated below:

Data from 9/27/06 enrollment report

School K-6 Enrollment K-5 Enrollment Capacity Bertha Vos 295 258 300 Blair 345 295 350 Central Grade 313 281 TAG 123 88 Montessori 270 262

775

Cherry Knoll 377 335 350 Courtade 281 237 325 Eastern 328 286 300 East Junior High 71 0 N/A Glenn Loomis 295 249 325 Interlochen 316 269 325 Long Lake 277 239 325 Norris 274 247 300 Old Mission 208 179 275 Silver Lake 356 308 325 Traverse Heights 205 205 350 Westwoods 399 344 450 Willow Hill 337 287 350 Totals 5070 4369 5425


Enrollment/CapacitiesEnrollment/Capacities

School K-6 Enrollment K-5 Enrollment Capacity Bertha Vos 295 258 300 Blair 345 295 350 Central Grade 313 281 TAG 123 88 Montessori 270 262

775

Cherry Knoll 377 335 350 Courtade 281 237 325 Eastern 328 286 300 East Junior High 71 0 N/A Glenn Loomis 295 249 325 Interlochen 316 269 325 Long Lake 277 239 325 Norris 274 247 300 Old Mission 208 179 275 Silver Lake 356 308 325 Traverse Heights 205 205 350 Westwoods 399 344 450 Willow Hill 337 287 350 Totals 5070 4369 5425

Switching from K-6 to K-5 means701 fewer elementary students.


The guiding principles of the Long The guiding principles of the Long Range Master Planning process:Range Master Planning process:

Student achievement is the highest priority

Keep class sizes as small as possible

Maintain the quality and variety of the curriculum

Give parents options: open enrollment, preschool, half-day or all-day kindergarten, etc.


Maintaining programs and small class sizes is more important than keeping buildings open

Geography is a big factor when redistricting

School closings and redistricting will be challenging for those affected

The guiding principles The guiding principles (cont’d.)(cont’d.)


1. Enrollment trends:• Building• District (Jr. High implications)

2. Where to reassign students:• Student proximity and…• Space available at nearby buildings

3. Number of walkers attending the school4. Accessibility from other areas of the district5. Site issues:

• Age and condition of building• Transportation and parking• Playground and property• Long term viability/future uses

6. Financial implications7. Open enrollment implications – Numbers in and out8. Other

Criteria for Closing a SchoolCriteria for Closing a School- Factors to Consider -- Factors to Consider -

TCAPS 2004TCAPS 2004


Criteria for Closing a SchoolCriteria for Closing a School- Factors to Consider -- Factors to Consider -

Number of students displacedNet open enrollment – in vs. out Number of walkers

Proximity to non-TCAPS public schools

Historical significanceCurrent enrollment and projected trend

Cost of renovation to meet 21st century needs

Size and flexibility of building/site for TCAPS purposes

Value of property for other uses

Transportation implications – length and cost

The ten criteria listed below are based upon public input, previous The ten criteria listed below are based upon public input, previous TCAPS closings and an analysis of processes used in other districts TCAPS closings and an analysis of processes used in other districts and are in no particular order.and are in no particular order.


Blair ElementaryBlair Elementary opened 1990opened 1990

Courtade ElementaryCourtade Elementary opened 1991opened 1991

Old Mission ElementaryOld Mission Elementary reconstructed 2006reconstructed 2006

Silver Lake ElementarySilver Lake Elementary opened 1987opened 1987

Traverse Heights ElementaryTraverse Heights Elementary reconstructed 2007reconstructed 2007

Westwoods ElementaryWestwoods Elementary opened 1990opened 1990

The following six elementary schools have been The following six elementary schools have been removed from consideration for school closing:removed from consideration for school closing:

These buildings were removed from consideration for closure since they all meet 21st century educational environmental needs having either been built or having undergone reconstruction in the last 20 years.

All other buildings will be at least 50 years old by the fall of 2008.


Possible Number ofPossible Number ofStudents DisplacedStudents Displaced


Draft Document-Revised 5/30/0723Draft Document-Revised 5/30/07


Net Open EnrollmentNet Open EnrollmentIn and OutIn and Out

2005/06 (9/28/05 count day data)

2006/07 (9/27/06 count day data)

SCHOOL

In Out

to 14 ELEM

Out to

MO

Out to

TAG In

Out to 14 ELEM

Out to

MO

Out to

TAG

Bertha Vos 25 30 4 10 14 28 4 12

Central Grade 127 36 38 11 142 33 63 11

Cherry Knoll 77 53 17 5 82 70 25 2

Eastern 61 21 9 21 54 36 28 29

Glenn Loomis 60 99 20 11 69 100 25 8

Interlochen 7 50 10 3 9 63 8 4

Long Lake 31 50 11 6 31 48 15 5

Norris 15 59 24 10 19 56 27 11

Willow Hill 112 32 18 8 104 28 19 11


Number of WalkersNumber of Walkers

Numbers based on second semester SASI data March 2007

School K-6 Walkers

Bertha Vos 0

Cherry Knoll 0

Central Grade 46

Central Montessori 38

Eastern 64

Glenn Loomis 46

Interlochen 0

Long Lake 0

Norris 5

Willow Hill 63


Proximity to Non-TCAPS Public SchoolsProximity to Non-TCAPS Public Schools

SCHOOL Closest Non-TCAPS Public

School

Miles to School

Bertha Vos Mill Creek Elem. 5.6

Central Grade NA NA

Cherry Knoll GT Academy .2

Eastern NA NA

Glenn Loomis NA NA

Interlochen Lake Ann Elem. 6.3

Long Lake NA NA

Norris Suttons Bay 13.4

Willow Hill NA NA


Bertha VosBertha Vos

Bertha Vos

Mill Creek

Cherry Knoll

Courtade


Cherry KnollCherry Knoll

GT Academy

Cherry Knoll

Courtade


InterlochenInterlochen

Interlochen

Lake Ann

Westwoods

Blair


NorrisNorris

Norris

Suttons Bay

Willow Hill

Long Lake


Historical Significance Historical Significance

* based upon 300 students per year

SCHOOL Years Operating at

Current Site Approximate # of Students Served

Bertha Vos 54 16,200

Central Grade 124 37,200

Cherry Knoll 51 15,300

Eastern 50 15,000

Glenn Loomis 50 15,000

Interlochen 57 17,100

Long Lake 49 14,700

Norris 52 15,600

Willow Hill 58 17,400

*


Elementary Student EnrollmentElementary Student EnrollmentHistory and ProjectionsHistory and Projections

09/1008/0907/0806/0705/0604/0503/0402/0301/0200/01SCHOOL

Grades K - 5Grades K - 6

285286335337346351331320301310Willow Hill

241250269274229212236265307304Norris

240235272277279288290313327322Long Lake

291287335316320305306327315316Interlochen

269254266295282296292308307312Glenn Loomis

258278325328290315304299276279Eastern

338331373377359337337361329335Cherry Knoll

280281321313308303301298320306Central Grade

266263272295297277278252214230Bertha Vos

Variations in enrollments from year to year have been impacted by previous school closings.


Facilities InformationFacilities Information


Tentative Schedule of ElementaryTentative Schedule of ElementarySchool Closings/Consolidation ProcessSchool Closings/Consolidation Process

May 22 - June 8May 22 - June 8Evening meetings conducted in each of the nine buildings slated for consideration. Closing process described and public input sought.

Phase OnePhase One


Meeting ScheduleMeeting Schedule

School Date Team

Bertha Vos Thursday, May 31 Paul Soma & Chris Davis

Central Grade Thursday, June 7 Dave Dean & Alison Arnold

Cherry Knoll Monday, June 4 Jayne Mohr & Gary Derrigan

Eastern Thursday, June 7 Jayne Mohr & Gary Derrigan

Glenn Loomis Monday, June 4 Dave Dean & Alison Arnold

Interlochen Thursday, June 7 Paul Soma & Chris Davis

Long Lake Thursday, May 31 Dave Dean & Alison Arnold

Norris Thursday, May 31 Jayne Mohr & Gary Derrigan

Willow Hill Monday, June 4 Paul Soma & Chris Davis


Phase TwoPhase Two

June 11 – July 6June 11 – July 6Integrate the public input received during the nine public meetings and develop a plan for the Board of Education. Depending upon the complexity of the plan, either present the plan to the Board of Education or seek further public input on a tentative plan for the Board of Education.


Phase ThreePhase Three

July 9 – August 13July 9 – August 13A recommendation is submitted to the Board of Education at either the first (July 9) or the second (July 23) Board meeting in July with the Board acting on the recommendation at its next scheduled meeting, the second meeting in July or the first meeting in August (August 13), respectively.

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