Good Evening! Community Information Meeting #3 North Lyon County Unified School District #251...

Good Evening!

Community Information Meeting #3North Lyon County Unified School District #251 Wednesday – February 25, 2015

Tonight’s Agenda

Planning Process to DateNorth Lyon County Community Engagement2Review Data + InformationCurrent Findings and Information3Work Session for InputListen: Activity A: Review Planning Criteria

Activity B: Input + Ideas for Future Options

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1Introduce the Hollis + MillerDescribe our role with North Lyon County1

Ground Work - Next StepsPrepare for our next step in planning. 5

Question: What is Vision + Partnership?

Answer: A shared, executable picture

of a preferred future

Vision + Partnership to Elevate Learning in North Lyon

County USD #251

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Warning!!!A. Thank you for being here to listen + contributeB. Everyone has opinions . . That is good!

-Tonight there is no right or wrong ideas.-Tonight is about ideas . . not solutions

Three basic request:1. Listen to each others ideas (respectfully)

2. For or against . . . Share and idea“It is about our kids future . . Not our past!

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Introduce Hollis + Miller

1Part One:

Discuss our Role in the Planning Process

-Founded in Kansas City in 1950

-Offices:-Lee’s Summit, Missouri

-Overland Park, Kansas

-Over 1,400 School Projects-Educational Planning Specialist (Not General Practitioners)-2012 over 85% of our work was in Public K12-85% of revenue comes from repeat clients

-Regional Practice/Nationally Reputation -Joplin, Ozark, Herington, Bolivar, Louisburg, Warrensburg,

-Emporia, North Kansas City, Garnett, Blue Springs, Mound City -Liberty, Humboldt, Park Hill, Holton, Raymore Peculiar, Olathe,-Lee’s Summit, Manhattan, Raytown, Lansing, Grain Valley-Fort Scott, Harrisonville, Iola, Grain Valley, Leavenworth, Odessa, -Moberly, North Jackson, Weston, Desoto, Lafayette County, -Platte County, Knob Noster many more….

-National and International Awards given by educators!

Hollis + Miller Architects1Education by Design

Demonstrates and establishes credibilityand financial responsibility with the school district community.

Benefits to this Planning:

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Provides opportunity for the school districtto navigate towards its own unique educational vision by steering not just reacting.

Creates a clear road map for developmentof current + future facilities based on vision and need.

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Making Tough Long-Term Decisions

Demographics (growing or shrinking)

Building Evaluations

Significant Financial Implications

Educational Vision

Staff Focus + Commitment

Reflection of Your Community

Planning for the Future

This is not just Bricks + Mortar:1

“A community will support what it values and believes in”

Dr. Bill Cook - The Cambridge Institute

Ownership + trust thru

Collaboration-Community Forums-District Coffee’s-District Vision 20/20 Stakeholders-District Staff Input Meetings-Board Work Sessions-Site Visits to other Districts-Patron + Staff Surveys

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Planning ProcessTo Date

2Part Two:

North Lyon County Community Engagement

CLG – Community Leadership Group Meeting #1 Dec 01 Northern Heights Meeting #2 Jan 26 Admire Meeting #3 Feb 25 Reading Meeting #4 Mar 26 Americus Meeting #5 May 14 Northern Heights

STEP 5: Adopt Best Plan(April – May) -CLG (Community Information Meeting #5)

-BSG (Teachers)-FFG (Citizen Committee)-FVG (Board of Education)

STEP 1: Project Initiation(December) -Community Information Meeting #1

-Establish the game plan-Who? When? Where?

STEP 2: Collect Data/Information(December-January) -CLG (Community Information Meeting #2)


STEP 3: Planning Criteria(February) -CLG (Community Information Meeting #3)


STEP 4: Explore Option(March) -CLG (Community Information Meeting #4)


Process...Process2

Game Plan / Time LineStep One:

Step One:

Game Plan

Step Two:

Collect Data

Step Three:

Planning Criteria

Step Five:

Adopt the Best Plan

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Step Four:

Explore Options

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Community Meeting #2January 26

Community Meeting #3February 25

Community Meeting #4March 26

Community Meeting #5May 14

BOE Adopts Ballot LanguageJun 17

Bond Campaign Potential Election DateNov 2015

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Who:

1. Community Meetings 2. Senior Citizens3. Farming + Ranching Interest4. County Government 5. Media Sources6. EDC - Economic Development

Role:

1. Acknowledgment of the “Community of Learners”

2. Additional planning input and perspective

3. Awareness and communications beyond school district

CLGCommunity Leadership Group 2

Review Data and Information

3Part Three:

Current Findings and Information

Educational Efficiencies

Safety and Security

Data + Input

1 – Building Evaluation (1000 pts)

3 - Citizens Interviews (FFG)

5 - Staff Building Tours

More than Buildings + Traditions 32 - Staff Interviews / Survey

4 - District Tax Comparison

3CEFPI Evaluation for North Lyon County

Evaluation Tool

CEFPI Evaluation for North Lyon County

Reading ES

3.00 – Plant Maintainability72 / 100 Score: 72%

4.00 – School Building Safety 162 / 200 Score: 81%

5.00 – Environment for Education 128 / 200 Score: 64%

6.00 – Educational Adequacy 122 / 200 Score: 61%

1.00 – School Site 60 / 100 Score: 60%

2.00 – Structure and Mechanical 152 / 200 Score: 76%

Total Score 696 / 1000 Score: 69%

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Staff + Citizens Committee (FFG) Input

Reading ES 3Building Challenges:Positive Features:

-Small classroom environment. -Student Teacher ratio.-Lobby / Café / Basketball. -Storage is good.-Well organized + maintained.-Sense of pride in the facility.-Gymnasium is great.-Lighting through out is good.-Good traffic flow in building.-Storm shelters.-Special areas -Stage is great. -Science room / Flex space.-Kitchen / Cafeteria Layout.

-No art program-Two sets of bathrooms.-Isolated Administration area.-Locker room accessibility.-Gym floor longevity (last time)-New addition with levels-Location is too east in district.-Parking for programs . . . .

Strategies for Collecting Input

Staff interviews and surveys

EXAMPLE

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Staff + Citizens Committee (FFG) Input

District Wide 31

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Comparison for North Lyon County

Tax Comparison3

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LOB – Local Option Budget

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North Lyon CountySchool District #251

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Consider the Facts:

-286 School Districts in Kansas.

-North Lyon County LOB is 270th (low)

-Only 16 Districts have a lower LOB.


Total Mill Levy

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North Lyon CountySchool District #251

3Consider the Facts:

-286 School Districts in Kansas.

-North Lyon County levy is 261st (low)

-Only 25 Districts have a lower levy.

Get off to a great start!

Take time to tour

-Builds team + learning opportunities.

-Great investment of time

-Creates a common point of reference.

-Opens eyes to other ideas and options.

First In Words3

Herington USDHollis + Miller Architects

Herington K-12 Campus

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Chapman USDUnified School District

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Garnett USDHollis + Miller Architects

Herington USD Likes (Nine Pages)

3Herington USD Dislikes (Two Pages)

Taking Time to Tour

Learning from Others

-Dedicated Car + Bus Loop improves safety -Great Community Room (FEMA)-Security at front office / lock down capability-Real Nurses Clinic-Pre-K Sensory Room! Loved the lighting!-Limestone reflects the Flint Hills-Very warm + inviting / How the sun shines in! -Cafeteria separated from HS/MS-Oversized gym with parquet floor -Geo-thermal heating + cooling system -ES completely separated from JH/HS-Nice storage space in all rooms-Attractive / maintenance free flooring-I loved the whole school (need art room)-Opportunity for mentoring older-younger

-Circulation desk in library too small-Grey used in color design was too modern -Patrons would like more warmth + color -Didn’t reflected school memories.-Small promethean board-Storage? In elementary rooms-Music room too small-Stage width too small-No art room-No closets in rooms-No true theatre, connection to music is idea!-District office is separate-Lockers in hallway instead of room-Student desks too small for all books-Special Ed room too small-Elementary – HS – MS (HS in the middle?)

Part Four:

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Work-SessionListen to your Ideas - Issues - Concerns

Culture of Collaboration

Welcoming Yet Secure

Exhibit SustainabilityShowcase all Students

Environmental Sustainability

Encourage Flexibility + Collaboration

Holistic Learning as a Foundation

Develop 21st Century Learners

Inviting and Safe Environment

Inspiring + Appropriate Educational Spaces

Optimizing Student Achievement

Learners Today + Leaders Tomorrow

Lighthouse for our CommunityCreating Life Long Learners

Nurture the Whole Learner

Expect + Accept Nothing Less than ExcellenceSafe + Secure Learning Environment

Welcoming - Healthy - Safe Environment

Sense of Community

Empower Students with Creativity + Collaboration + Technology

Encourage CreativityDigitally Immersed

Beacon of Community Pride

First In Words (Start with the end in mind)

Encourage Flexibility + Collaboration Activity A:

Planning Criteria 4

4Example:Activity A:

Planning Criteria

District Staff Survey (January 22, 2015)

Community Meeting 2 (January 26, 2015)

Facilities Focus Group(February 18, 2015)

Theme Theme Theme

A B C

Theme Theme Theme

D E F

Start with the end in mindWhat do we hope to gain?

Why are we doing this?

What could it look like?

What will success look like?

The common themes for success

4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

A08. Shared spaces for all types of learning

A04. Spaces + programs to retain teachers and staff

A03. Safe – Secure – Inviting Environments

A07. Reestablish Agriculture oriented programs

A10. Make sure it is not trendy (aka 1960’s open plans)

A02. Art + music offerings for all

A06. Increased Vo-Tech opportunities

A09. Make it useable (quality-quiet-hands-on)

A05. STEM + STEAM + Humanities

A01. Provide technology supported spaces + learning

A11. Good acoustical controls

A12. Consider good site safety concerns

GROUP A 4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

B09. Consideration of bus route efficiency – students time on bus and bussing cost

B04. New or Renovation . . .consider the durability of materialsB03. If renovating – reflect the “true cost” of renovating

B08. Are we competing against technology . . .aka on-line learning sites

B11. Share more about teachers . . .how to help them succeed

B01. If new schools . . . please address what to do with existing schools

B06. Bridge between High School + College

B10. Consider more agriculture learning opportunities

B05. What do we do with the students when renovating their school

B02. Quality after school care

B12. Provide the best opportunities for our kids

GROUP B

B07. Bridge between High School + Career Training

4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

C08. What is best for our kids! . . .it is that simple

C04. Attract + retain the best staff and students

C03. Safety for students and teachers from weather, intruders, fire

C07. Unify around a common goal for our kids instead of community versus school

C10. Compare our facilities to our other league school facilities

C02. Top quality education for our kids-Technology – Employable - Wider variety of programs -Art + Music (Fine Arts) -Agriculture learning opportunities - Consumer Education

C06. Look at the Rock Creek School District as an example.

C09. Make sure to consider the “true cost” of renovating our schools

C05. Address and encourage the Special Needs programs

C01. Create a future for our kids

C11. Make sure there is good climate control at any school facility

C12. Give us opportunities to choose from options ranging in dollars

GROUP C 4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

D02. Make our District economically viable.

D01. Showcase all our students (art, sports, special education)

GROUP D

D03. Kids need to be our focus . . . What is best for our kids…

D04. Plan for their future . . .not our past!

D06. Spend money on kids not repairing old buildings.

D05. Become “One Team . . .One Community . . . One Location” Do what is best for our kids

D07. Embrace Agricultural Learning and career opportunities.

D08. Increase School District + Community pride.

D10. Growing or shrinking we need to plan.

D09. Safety + security is important

4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

District Staff Survey (January 22, 2015)

Community Meeting 2 (January 26, 2015)

Facilities Focus Group(February 18, 2015)

Theme Theme Theme

A B C

Theme Theme Theme

D E F

Start with the end in mindWhat do we hope to gain?

Why are we doing this?

What could it look like?



4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

District Staff (Survey)

Theme

A B C

4What’s Should Look Like?

Theme Theme

D E F



Theme Theme Theme Theme Theme

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

4 Community Pride:B01 - If new schools . . . please address what to do with the existing schools.

B12 - Provide the best opportunities for our kids.

C01 - Create a future for our kids!

D01 - Showcase all students

D03 - Kids need to be the focus! . . What is best for our kids

D04 - Plan for the future . . .not from our past

D05 - Do what is best for our kids. (One Team . . .One Community . . . One

Location)

D08 - Do what is needed and increase district-wide pride.

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

4Ensure Safety + Security for Students + Staff

A03 - Safe – Secure – Inviting Environments

A12 - Consider good site safety concerns

B05 - What do we do with the students when we are renovating their

schools

C03 - Safety for students and teachers from weather, intruders + fire

D01 - Ensuring our students and staff are safe is a top priority

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

4Expand our Learning Opportunities:A01. Provide technology supported spaces + learningA02. Art + Music offerings for all studentsA05. STEM + STEAM + HumanitiesA06. Increased Vocational -Technology OpportunitiesA07. Reestablish Agriculturally A08. Shared spaces for all types of learningB10. Consider more agricultural learning opportunitiesC02. Top quality education for our kids

-Technology-Employable - Wider variety of programs (Fine Arts)-Agricultural Learning Opportunities - Consumer Education

C05. Address and encourage the Special Needs programsC06. Rock Creek Unified School District exampleC07. Unify around a common goal for our kids (not communities vs schools)C08. What is best for our kids! . . . .It is that simple!C10. Compare our facilities to our other league school facilitiesD07. Build around + embrace agricultural learning opportunities + careers

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

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4Maximize our District Operational Efficiency

A09 - Make it useable (quality – quiet – hands on)A11 - Good acoustical controlsA10 - Make sure it is not trendy (aka 1960’s open plan schools)B03 - If renovating – reflect the “true cost” of renovationsB04 - New or renovation . . . consider durability of materialsB09 - Consideration of bus route efficiency (cost of bussing)*C09 - Make sure to consider the “true cost” of renovating our schoolsC11 - Make sure there is good climate control at any school facility. C12 - Give us the opportunities to choose from options ranging in dollarsD02 - Making our District economically viable is importantD06 - Spend more money on students + staff . . . not repairing old buildings.

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

4Attract and Retain Students and Staff

A04 - Spaces + programs to retain teachers

B02 - Quality after school care

B06 - Bridge learning between High School + College

B07 - Bridge learning between High School + Career Training

B09 - Consideration of bus route efficiency (student time on bus)*

B11 - Share more about our teachers.

C04 - Attract and retain the best staff and students

D10 - We need to plan for growing and shrinking student enrollments

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

4“The kids need to be our focus”“Plan for their future . . Not our past!”“What is best for our kids”

If this is what we want . . . .

Economics . . . .We are in the school business

How can this happen? . . . .

How does our School District get:-Best “Value”-Best “Use of dollars”-Best “Use of time”-Best “Use of our teachers”

Activity A:

Planning Criteria

Bottom Line: “We must make our School District economically viable”

Community Pride

Option C:Option B:Option A: 1.0 - Community Pride

5.0 - Retain Students + Staff

4.0 - Operational Efficiency

3.0 - Learning Opportunities

2.0 - Safety + Security

-Criteria 1A -Criteria 1B -Criteria 1C





Example: 4Activity A:

Planning Criteria









STEP 4: Explore Options(March) -CLG (Community Information Meeting #4)


Activity B:

Explore Options 4

4Activity B:

Explore Options

4Option “A”

Option “B”

Option “E”

Option “C”

Option “F”

Option “D”

Option “G”

-Think about Options + Ideas not “Final Solutions”-Leave no stone unturned . . . No idea is wrong.-Remember to consider the planning criteria.

Activity B:

Explore Options

Community Pride

Option C:Option B:Option A: 1.0 - Community Pride

5.0 - Retain Students + Staff

4.0 - Operational Efficiency

3.0 - Learning Opportunities

2.0 - Safety + Security






Example: 4Activity A:

Planning Criteria

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Group A: District Planning Criteria

Group B: District Planning Options

4Which Group?Activity B:

AGroup

BGroup

Part Five:

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Next Steps . . . .Prepare for District options with an Open Mind

Next Meeting Date: March 26th (Thursday) Location: Americus Elementary School Time: 07:00pm

Please bring a friend!!!









STEP 4: Explore Option(March) -CLG (Community Information Meeting #4)


Process...Process5

What’s the Plan?First in Words:

Example Planning Criteria5

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Thank You!Community Meeting #4Location: Americus Elementary SchoolDate: Thursday – March 26th

Time: 7:00pm

Next Meeting:

Bring a friend!

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