2020 Vision and Secondary Transformation City School District of Albany Board of Education July 17, 2014 Guiding Questions What are the possibilities for renovation or building of a new high school for the City School District of Albany? How has that process evolved since the June 5 board presentation as we plan for a public vote in December? 1
3 Year Operational Plan Strategic Direction B Provide a comprehensive P 12 educational program with personalization, academic and core life skills development, choice and quality Transform the secondary school system Integration of the Albany High School Vision Personalized student focused, addressing the unique needs of the majority of students while offering expanded opportunities to discover and develop individual gifts, talents and hopes Relevant integrating college and career opportunities for all, inspiring and supporting achievement that is meaningful, useful and aligned to student strengths and aspirations Relational true partnerships across families, school and community to leverage assets, learning and opportunities Results recognizable and celebrated results in college and career readiness that is tangible, visible and measureable for students, families and district Systemic and Operational Alignment of Middle Schools and High School Across all aspects of secondary design, create alignment in curriculum, scheduling and resources for acceleration, intervention and development towards college and career readiness. 2
3 Year Operational Plan Strategic Direction D Increase life long educational opportunities through community partnerships and investments with clear impact and value Partnerships for Careers Work with our college and university partners to create a pipeline toward careers beyond the living wage that require a certificate or two year degree, achieved within the traditional four year high school experience or +2. Engage with our colleges and universities in building a pipeline for teacher preparation, focusing on current employees in position as teacher aides, to meet demand for hard to fill positions in science, math and special education. Architecture Engineering Construction Management RENOVATION OR BUILD CONTEXT, CONCEPT, CONSIDERATIONS, COSTS 3
An 19 month (and Counting) Community Conversation January May 2013 Personal and group interviews involving hundreds of internal and external individuals Visioning surveys followed by half or full day Visioning Sessions with key groups Open community survey online June August 2013 Town Hall meeting Re Imagining Albany High School Visioning Summit Two pre ed spec workshops (one with middle and high school students) October 2013 Key Stakeholders Visioning Roundtable Synthesizing input into draft Vision Statement November 2013 January 2014 Board refines and adopts Vision Statement January April 2014 Conceptual Educational Specifications Workshop Blogging site on program spaces Educational specification (ed spec) expressing Vision review and refinement Space relationship diagram developed May July 2014 Draft preliminary concept plans developed expressing ed spec Board reviews three draft options Albany High School Concept Design Forum Draft options revised following board, community feedback Initial cost estimates developed based on preliminary draft designs Future Enrollment Projections The district commissioned a Demographic and Enrollment Report to examine current and long term trends and future facilities needs. 2013 14 Albany High School enrollment 2,288 students 2023 24 Albany High School enrollment Four projections: 1. As is scenario current district enrollment trends only 2,522 students 2. 90% scenario Albany High graduation rate increases to 90%, with current enrollment trends only 2,965 students 3. Charter school scenario Both current charter high schools close, with current enrollment trends and flat graduation rate 3,381 students 4. Combined scenario Current district enrollment trends with 90% graduation rate and closure of both current charter high schools 3,824 students 4
Planning a Future High School Facility Based on: Our 2020 Vision, and our ability to offer programs and services to meet the 21 st century learning needs for all students The input of hundreds of parents, students, teachers, staff members and community members The wide range of enrollment projections from the Demographic and Enrollment Report Each of the three preliminary design concepts envisioned a high school facility that would: Include all Abrookin Career and Technical Center programs Meet anticipated enrollment needs for 3,100 students Middle of the range in the enrollment report Create a 21 st century learning environment June 18 Community Design Forum Nine of 10 groups preferred Option C/new construction One group preferred Option B/new construction + renovations Common themes Connection to the city Security and zoning No disruption to students Public spaces along exterior for easy public access SE within each SLC accessibility Commons Points of Entry 5
TENNIS COURTS TURF MULTI PURPOSE FIELD SOFTBALL/ MULTI PURPOSE FIELD TURF MULTI PURPOSE FIELD AUDITORIUM/MUSIC UPPER SCHOOL SLC 2 TURF FOOTBALL FIELD & TRACK RELOCATED BASKETBALL COURTS POOL EXISTING GYM LEARNING COMMONS EXISTING WW CTR UPPER SCHOOL SLC 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SLC 1 WASHINGTON AVENUE Albany High School Concept Design: Option A Major Renovations and Additions SLC 3 FINE ARTS THIRD FLOOR PLAN LEARNING COMMONS EXPLORATORIES GYM EXISTING ATHLETICS CAFETERIA MEDIA CENTER SLC 2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN Albany High School Concept Design: Option A Major Renovations and Additions 6
SOFTBALL/ MULTI PURPOSE FIELD TURF MULTI PURPOSE FIELD AUDITORIUM/ MUSIC EXPLOR. CAFETERIA FINE ARTS POOL EXISTING GYM RELOCATED TENNIS COURTS TURF FOOTBALL FIELD & TRACK SE FINE ARTS WW CTR RELOCATED BASKETBALL COURTS FIRST FLOOR PLAN SLC 1 WASHINGTON AVENUE Albany High School Concept Design: Option B Renovations and Additions UPPER SCHOOL SLC 1 THIRD FLOOR PLAN SLC 3 POOL EXISTING ATHLETICS MEDIA CENTER GYM UPPER SCHOOL SLC 1 SECOND FLOOR PLAN SLC 2 LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN Albany High School Concept Design: Option B Renovations and Additions 7
RELOCATED BASKETBALL COURTS SOFTBALL/ MULTI PURPOSE FIELD TURF MULTI PURPOSE FIELD AUDITORIUM/ MUSIC GYM POOL TURF MULTI PURPOSE FIELD FINE ARTS EXPLOR SE WW CTR LEARNING COMMONS CAFETERIA RELOCATED TENNIS COURTS TURF FOOTBALL FIELD & TRACK FIRST FLOOR PLAN SLC 1 WASHINGTON AVENUE Albany High School Concept Design: Option C New Construction SLC 3 UPPER SCHOOL SLC 1 THIRD FLOOR PLAN GYM POOL ATHLETICS MEDIA CENTER SLC 2 LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN UPPER SCHOOL SLC 1 Albany High School Concept Design: Option C New Construction 8
OPTION A Preliminary Cost and Projected Tax Impact Preliminary estimated total cost: Up to $221 million Projected 2014-15 Tax Rate Per $1,000 Full Value - Homestead $ 22.56 Average Annual Tax Rate Per $1,000 for Proposed Project $ 2.21 -Assumes 20-Year Bonds OPTION A With STAR Included With Senior/Enhanced STAR Assessed Current Taxes Increase Current Taxes Increase Value School After In School After In Of Home Taxes Project Taxes Taxes Project Taxes $ 150,000 $ 2,707 $ 2,972 $ 265 $ 1,935 $ 2,125 $ 190 200,000 3,835 4,211 376 3,063 3,364 301 250,000 4,962 5,450 488 4,191 4,602 411 OPTION B Preliminary Cost and Projected Tax Impact Preliminary estimated total cost: Up to $230.7 million Projected 2014-15 Tax Rate Per $1,000 Full Value - Homestead $ 22.56 Average Annual Tax Rate Per $1,000 for Proposed Project $ 2.40 -Assumes 20-Year Bonds OPTION B With STAR Included With Senior/Enhanced STAR Assessed Current Taxes Increase Current Taxes Increase Value School After In School After In Of Home Taxes Project Taxes Taxes Project Taxes $ 150,000 $ 2,707 $ 2,994 $ 287 $ 2,256 $ 2,495 $ 239 200,000 3,835 4,242 407 3,383 3,743 360 250,000 4,962 5,490 528 4,511 4,991 480 9
OPTION C Preliminary Cost and Projected Tax Impact Preliminary estimated total cost: Up to $242.4 million Projected 2014-15 Tax Rate Per $1,000 Full Value - Homestead $ 22.56 Average Annual Tax Rate Per $1,000 for Proposed Project $ 1.55 -Assumes 30-Year Bonds OPTION C With STAR Included With Senior/Enhanced STAR Assessed Current Taxes Increase Current Taxes Increase Value School After In School After In Of Home Taxes Project Taxes Taxes Project Taxes $ 150,000 $ 2,707 $ 2,892 $ 185 $ 2,256 $ 2,410 $ 154 200,000 3,835 4,098 263 3,383 3,616 233 250,000 4,962 5,303 341 4,511 4,821 310 Strategies to Reduce Costs The initial architectural concept plans provide great facilities, capture the district s vision, and allow for anticipated changes in enrollment and unknowns in the status of charter schools. The Facilities Committee carefully reviewed the numbers and recognizes there will need to be further cost reductions in order to deliver a project that the community can support. Based on: The Facilities Committee feedback The community s strong support of Option C (new construction), and The 10% cost spread between major renovations (Option A) and new construction Staff recommends focusing attention on a smaller version of Option C as the process moves forward. 10
Next Steps Determine which option to focus on moving forward Direct staff to work with design partners to: Provide alternatives within financial parameters that the community can afford Provide flexibility to meet future enrollment needs Continue working with State Ed to maximize Building Aid Continue with the required Environmental Impact Review Continue to keep the community informed Update timelines for a planned December 2014 public vote Questions and discussion 11