Cooperative High School Bond Information Project Goals: Innovative Educational Programs Community Pride Economic Value
Presentation Topics Timeline Community Survey Results Information to Share What programs could be offered? What could the school look like? How much could it cost? Where could the school be located?
Timeline November 2016-Present Became aware of our cost of the Shelton High School Bond Began researching ways to respond to cost proposal Joint School Board Meetings (HCSD/Pioneer) to consider options Create a community input plan to include community survey Community Presentations (Combined number) Information gathering for cooperative high program Met with State and county officials, local businesses, and community leaders to discuss program, cost, partnerships, and land options Bond Resolution Informational meetings around Mason County
Survey Results The decision for establishing our own cooperative high school was based on feedback and input from a series of community forums and an online survey conducted in the spring of 2017. Of the 833 responses collected, 72% supported the cooperative high school option.
Question 1: What programs could be offered? Comprehensive High School - 24 Credit S.T.E.M. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math S.T.R.E.A.M.S. Add Reading (Literacy), Arts, and Service Career Pathways through Business Partnerships Aquaculture and Forestry Project Based Learning Dual-credit opportunities Job ready, apprenticeships, two-year, or four-year Anticipated Revenue Estimated annual state revenue at $5.6 million (does not include local or federal revenue) Community Pride and Economic Impact Mason County Projected Growth Next Steps Continue meeting with Business/Industry leaders
Question 1: What programs could be offered? WIAA Classification (an average of grades 9-11) #1 South Kitsap 2024 (students) #203 Cooperative HS 408 (students) Single A (1A) 225-472 students 64 schools in the classification 1A Evergreen Athletic Conference (Elma, Forks, Hoquiam, Montesano, and Tenino) # 384 Oaksdale 27 (students) Extra Curricular Athletics Girls (Volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, golf, softball, tennis, track, cheerleading, drill team, and soccer) Boys (Football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, golf, baseball, tennis, track, cheerleading, drill team, and soccer) Co-Curricular Band, Drama, and Choir
Question 2: What could the school look like?
Question 3: How much could it cost? $60-70 million for construction of a high school 100,000 square feet 750 students Hood Canal and Pioneer School Districts will each contribute $30 million to the project $5-10 million (anticipated state match)
Question 3: How much could it cost? HCSD Total Estimated Cost Current M&O $1.72 Bond for current $0.79 (Expires December 2021) Cooperative HS $1.36 (Bond $30 million for 30 years) Total $3.87 PSD Total Estimated Cost Current M&O $2.29 (Reduce to $2.09 in Jan. 2018) Bond for current $1.06 Cooperative HS $0.99 (Bond $30 million for 30 years) Total $4.34 Shelton SD Total Estimated Cost Current M&O $4.53 Bond for current $1.77 New Bond $1.81 Total $8.11
Question 4: Where could the school be located? Proposed Locations Met with Mason County Officials Met with Mason County Planning Commission Recommendation to be included in the comprehensive plan related to the need for rural schools and school sites Next Steps Pre-application meeting
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