Reinvest in Caddo January 2015

Reinvest in

An Opportunity for Our Children

Agenda District Perspective

Dr. Lamar Goree, Superintendent

Academics and Demographic DataKeith Burton, Chief Academic Officer Mary Nash Wood, Assistant Director of Communications Dr. Gary Joiner, Demographer

Financial Impact Jim Lee, Chief Financial Officer

ClosingDr. Lamar Goree, Superintendent

District leadership is recommending the CPSB approve a bond initiative.

No increase in property taxes.

Request made based on district analysis on student population, facilities, and instructional priorities.

Purpose

Historical Perspective

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41,100 Students5,680 Dedicated Employees – 2nd largest employer9 National Blue Ribbons Schools of Excellence35 Elementary Schools6 K-8 Schools7 Middle Schools3 7-12 Schools8 High Schools3 Unique Schools

Fiscal ResponsibilityThe district strives to make sound financial decisions that can ultimately be passed down to the taxpayers.

In 2012 Caddo reduced the debt service millage from 7.6 mills to 6.0 mills, resulting in lower taxes for property owners.

Over the last 12 years, Caddo saved taxpayers approximately $5.2 million by refinancing existing debt at lower interest rates.

We expect these savings to continue, as we currently are working to re-structure our 2007 General Obligation Bond Issue. We anticipate the additional savings to be approximately $800,000.

1. George P. Hendrix2. Laurel Street3. Hosston4. Linear*5. Hillsdale*6. Hamilton Terrace*7. Newton Smith*8. Linwood

(presently a charter school)*Closed school still under CPSB

9. Original Oak Park (leased property)

10. M. J. Moore (leased property)

11. West Shreveport (Repurposed)

12. Central (Repurposed)

13. Academic Recovery Center (Ingersol campus; Used by Ombudsman)

Since 2000, Caddo Parish has Closed or Repurposed 13 Schools

How were Needs Identified? May: Demographic information gathered and presented

June-July: Gathering data on district needs August: Community advisory committee meetings begin Mid-August: Conduct second survey of principals to

solidify needs September-December: Community advisory committee

meetings continue November: Demographic follow up with Dr. Gary Joiner December: Small group meetings with board members December: Caddo Parish School Board announces intent

to call election

Overall Impact on our District?

Taxes

• No increase in millage if approved.

Education

• Reinvests in new classrooms and schools with a clear focus on STEM and Career Education.

Future

• Prepares for population shifts.

• Prepares for 21s

t

Century STEM instruction.

Historic Perspective10 percent reduction of students.

45,500 in 2000 to 41,100 today. 17 percent reduction of schools.

75 schools in 2000 to 62 today.This bond initiative will not increase taxes.This bond initiative will result in the closing

of 6 schools. Blanchard Elementary will reopen in a new location.

Academics and

Demographic Information

New SchoolsSTEM InstructionNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-Sizing

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Caddo will Reinvest in ...

New Schools

A Reinvestment in . . . .

New Elementary School in the Blanchard Community Blanchard Elementary is overcrowded. The largest population boom in decades is expected due to I-49 expansion to

Arkansas. Aging facilities mean deferred maintenance costs and functional adequacy

needs currently exceed $9 million. CLOSE: Jack P. Timmons Elementary and Blanchard Elementary

Reinvest in New Schools

New Pre K-8th Grade School in Southeast Shreveport A large population shift across the district is to outlying

communities. Alleviates overcrowding at University Elementary and

Youree Drive Middle School.University and Youree Drive currently have over 25

buildings used for temporary classrooms.Data suggests an over-reliance in magnet school

enrollment. Largest population of private school students.


New Elementary School in Central Shreveport Reinvest in the Central Shreveport/Highland communities by

combining 3 schools into one central state-of-the-art campus. The cost of deferred maintenance, adequacy needs and ADA

compliance for three campuses is in excess of $18 million. Reduce the annual maintenance costs of 3 aging facilities

(approximately $150,000) would be reduced by an estimated 75%. Eliminates facilities that are ineffectively sized to accommodate

student populations and instructional needs. CLOSE: Barret Paideia Academy, Creswell Elementary, and

E. B. Williams-Stoner Hill Laboratory School


PopulationData

A Review of the

Blanchard CommunityThe area around Blanchard has grown by more

than 600 children under the age of 18 in the past 7 years.

That growth is slated to continue as Interstate 49 is completed.

Most families in that community overwhelmingly choose public school between kindergarten and high school years. Largest private school numbers are for prekindergarten.

Under Age 18 in Blanchard Area

Total Population Under 18: 10,397

1,87318 percent

1,300 children12 percent

385 children4 percent1,534 children

15 percent1,792 children17 percent


1,645 children16 years

Under 3 years of age

3-4 years

5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-17 years

Where are the Students Going?

Public7,150 children

73 percent

Private752 children

8 percent

Not enrolled 1,905 children

19 percent

Public Private

Not enrolled

New Elementary School in Central Shreveport Built in:

Barret Paideia Academy: 1916 Creswell Elementary: 1920 E.B. Williams Stoner Hill: 1954

Capacity of existing schools Barret Paideia Academy: 333 Creswell Elementary: 479 E.B. Williams Stoner Hill: 274

Enrollment of existing schools Barret Paideia Academy: 301 Creswell Elementary: 422 E.B. Williams Stoner Hill*: 243

Central Shreveport

Central ShreveportTotal Population Under 18: 2,935

Where are Students Going?

South Shreveport The area of south Shreveport has been increasing in

student population at a steady rate of 15 percent over the past decade.

1 in 3: Those in public schools are overwhelmingly in the magnet or magnet component campuses

The further south you go, the higher the reliance on magnet testing.

Of those in private schools, highest jumps in enrollment exist in kindergarten and in the fifth through eighth grade. For example in 71115, 44 percent of kindergarteners attend private

school. About 27 percent of middle schools in the same area attend a private school.



557 children5 percent


1,73714 percent



Under 3 years of age

3-4 years

5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-17 years

Under Age 18 in South Shreveport

Total Population Under 18: 12,157

Where are Students Going?

Public7,609 children

65 percent

Private2,327 children

20 percent

Not enrolled in school


Public

Private or unknown

Not enrolled in school

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

3,930 3,988 3,925

3,5803,449

4,1313,930

4,334 4,4204,565

4,8124,681 4,710

4,8284,674

1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Non-Public Enrollment 1999-2014


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Emphasis on STEM Education

What is STEM Education? Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

Caddo will upgrade science labs at ALL high schools to reinvest in high-quality instruction. Allows for technological upgrades Ensure equity among all high school programs Aligns science instruction to future workforce demands

New SchoolsSTEM EducationNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-Sizing

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Caddo will reinvest in permanent classrooms. Temporary classrooms have become permanent

classrooms.

Reinvest in New Classrooms


Provides modern classrooms with enhanced technology capabilities to better engage and foster student learning

Based on input from principals’ capital project needs and population data, the following campuses will wing upgrades: Walnut HillCherokee ParkSummerfield

Caddo will construct auditoriums at K-8 schoolsWalnut Hill and

Herndon Currently these are the

only two K-8 schools without auditoriums

Provides equity among all K-8 students.


Caddo will construct auxiliary gyms at Green Oaks, Captain Shreve and Southwood.Green Oaks is the only 7-12 school without an

auxiliary gym to adequately separate student population.

Data shows enrollment at Captain Shreve and Southwood underserved by current gym space.


Caddo will construct Activity Centers to better address physical education needs as well as provide a setting for special events.Campuses receiving Activity Centers:

AtkinsForest HillRiversideSummer GroveWestwood


New Library for C.E. Byrd High School Current library is 5,900 square

feet – much too small for student population

New library will be 9,000 square feet Current library is not only

inefficient but lacks infrastructure for today’s student needs

Would be built on the existing footprint of the school


New SchoolsSTEM InstructionNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-sizing


Build a new wing and expand career offerings at Caddo Career and Technology Center

Plumbing and General Carpentry are examplesAdd career education opportunities in underserved

communities Partner with a higher education institution to provide career and

vocational education defined by workforce needs. Current career and vocational offerings are limited in size, location,

and availability.

Reinvest in Career Education

Reinvest in Transportation

District made a commitment to provide quality transportation to all families.

Will provide 20 air-conditioned buses for schools.

19 buses set to retire in next five years; 127 over next 10 years.

Between 2008 and 2013, Caddo did not purchase buses due to budget constraints.

Heating/Air Conditioning at C.E. Byrd High School The current system is becoming

inoperable. Last updated in 1984. Average lifespan is 20-30 years. Byrd is highest in labor repair costs,

total repair costs and number of work orders related to heating and cooling.

In last three years, there were nearly 300 HVAC issues reported.

The campus was the only site to not receive an HVAC upgrade during the last bond initiative.

Caddo will close 6 additional campuses while building 3 new schools and constructing permanent additions to existing facilities.

Anticipated savings on maintenance, upkeep and utility costs estimated at $1.5 million annually. Campuses slated for closure:

Barret Paideia Academy Creswell Elementary E.B. Williams-Stoner Hill Elementary Current Blanchard Elementary site Jack P. Timmons Elementary Alexander Learning Center

Reinvest in Right-Sizing the District

Summary of Academic Benefits

Build 3 new schools. Close 6 facilities. Closed facilities will save district $1.5 million per year. Increase STEM focus with upgrades to high school

science labs. Provide expansion of Career Center & Technology

Center and future opening across the district. Build new wings and activity centers at 11 schools. Build auxiliary gyms at 3 high schools. Increase quality and dependability in transportation.

Financial Implications

Millage Fund MillageRate

Bond Principal & Interest Debt Service 6.00

• CPSB has capacity to issue approximately $108,000,000 worth of General Obligation Bonds without increasing the school tax rate.

Funding Identified Needs

District NAVDebt

Service Millage

Debt Service Revenue

Rev to $1M NAV

Caddo 1,627,210,620 6.00 9,749,726 5,992 Bossier 910,503,364 13.55 11,870,670 13,037 DeSoto 655,148,947 5.00 1,739,633 2,655

Red River 213,510,260 3.00 661,885 3,100 Webster 236,369,771 *** 6,260,777 26,487

Data from 2014-15 MFP Budget Letter

*** Webster has different millage rate for each district.

Millage Rates of Area Districts


Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster Calcasieu EBR Jefferson Lafayette Orleans St. Tamm.0

2,500

5,000

7,500

10,000

Local Property Tax Comparisons ---------- Property Tax ----------

Mills Annual Rev. Rev / StdsCaddo 75.66 $ 121,438,090 $ 2,990 Bossier 51.75 $ 46,223,489 $ 2,144 DeSoto 59.32 $ 39,327,537 $ 8,074 Red River 42.87 $ 9,153,188 $ 6,308 Webster 41.88 $ 11,417,029 $ 1,773 Calcasieu 31.66 $ 52,179,716 $ 1,613 EBR 43.45 $ 137,402,581 $ 3,169 Jefferson 22.91 $ 75,671,906 $ 1,666 Lafayette 33.56 $ 57,550,337 $ 1,905 Orleans 44.81 $ 133,691,064 $ 3,174 St. Tammany 68.18 $ 111,376,395 $ 2,992


Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster Calcasieu EBR Jefferson Lafayette Orleans St. Tamm. $-

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$5,000

Local Sales Tax ComparisonsRate Annual Rev. Rev / Stds

Caddo 1.50% $ 71,286,628 $ 1,755 Bossier 1.75% $ 41,235,031 $ 1,912 DeSoto 2.50% $ 21,954,014 $ 4,507 Red River 2.00% $ 3,995,534 $ 2,754 Webster 2.13% $ 13,756,234 $ 2,136 Calcasieu 2.00% $ 93,741,443 $ 2,897 EBR 2.00% $ 164,449,406 $ 3,792 Jefferson 2.00% $ 181,400,528 $ 3,993 Lafayette 2.00% $ 113,564,887 $ 3,760 Orleans 1.50% $ 108,119,002 $ 2,567 St. Tammany 2.00% $ 82,874,124 $ 2,226


Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster Calcasieu EBR Jefferson Lafayette Orleans St. Tamm.

02,0004,0006,0008,000

10,00012,00014,000

Local Total Tax ComparisonsCombined Tax Revenue Rev / Stds

Caddo $ 192,724,718 $ 4,745Bossier $ 87,458,520 $ 4,056DeSoto $ 61,281,551 $ 12,581Red River $ 13,148,722 $ 9,062Webster $ 25,173,263 $ 3,908Calcasieu $ 145,921,159 $ 4,510EBR $ 301,851,987 $ 6,961Jefferson $ 257,072,434 $ 5,659Lafayette $ 171,115,224 $ 5,665Orleans $ 241,810,066 $ 5,741St. Tammany $ 194,250,519 $ 5,218

Assessed Property Value $75,000 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000

Homestead Exemption <$75,000> <$75,000> <$75,000> <$75,000>

Net Assessed Value $0.00 $25,000 $175,000 $425,000

Debt Service Mills 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00

Existing Annual Taxes $0.00 $15.00 $105.00 $255.00

Estimated Tax, if no bond issue 0.00 12.50 87.50 212.50

Annual Savings, if no bond issue $0.00 $2.50 $17.50 $42.50

• The examples show the amount of property tax payable for the debt service millage, based on sample assessed property values.

Estimated Impact on Property Taxes

Summary of FinanceNO INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE!Savings to taxpayers will be minimal if there is no

bond election.When comparing revenue to number of students

served, the amount of taxes raised in Caddo is one of the lowest compared to neighboring districts, and other districts of our size.

Since 2000, Caddo has reduced its total property tax rate by 10 mills, or 11.6%.

Summary of Costs

What are Costs of Identified Needs? Suggested Projects Preliminary Estimate

New K-8 School in South Shreveport $24,500,000

New K-5 School in Blanchard $16,320,000

New K-5 School in Central Shreveport $16,300,000

Auxiliary gyms at Green Oaks, Captain Shreve and Southwood $6,600,000

Auditoriums at Walnut Hill and Herndon K-8s $7,000,000

Activity Centers at Atkins, Forest Hill, Riverside, Summer Grove and Westwood

$5,000,000

Upgrades to Science Labs at High Schools $5,000,000

New Wing at Cherokee Park $1,250,000

New Wing at Walnut Hill $2,000,000

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What are Costs of Identified Needs?

Suggested Projects (continued) Preliminary EstimateNew Wing at Summerfield $2,000,000

New Wing at Caddo Career and Technology Center $3,500,000

Library at Byrd $2,500,000

HVAC at Byrd $4,000,000

Air-Conditioned Buses $2,000,000

Sub Total For All Projects $97,970,000

Project Design $10,030,000

Total Cost $108,000,000

Why not technology? Why not close a high school? How will this affect my school

attendance zone? Where does this fit with our strategic

plan? What is the timeline?

Questions You Might Be Asking

Overall Impact on our District?

Taxes

• No increase in millage if approved.

Education

• Reinvests in new classrooms and schools with a clear focus on STEM and Career Education.

Future

• Prepares for population shifts.

• Prepares for 21s

t

Century STEM instruction.

Questions?

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