Lincoln A Building Staff Recommendation for Future Use

July 12, 2017

History

• February 2013- Committee Recommendation

• June 2014- YMCA Use

• October 2016- RFI Solicitation

• February 2017- RFI Presentation

• May 2017- Continued BOE Discussion and Information

General Information

• Building Utilization

• Renovation Requirements

• Potential Timelines

Options

• Option A- SUCCESS/Child Find/Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County (BGCFC)

• Option B- Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School (MVMPCS)

Option A Benefits

• SUCCESS• Closer proximity to increased job sites, opportunities for supported

employment, and outside agencies

• Public transportation (travel training)

• Increased opportunities for SUCCESS staff to form business partnerships

• Increased opportunities for students to generalize IEP goals to authentic settings and environments

• Increased opportunities for “real world” experiences

• Recreation/Leisure social activities (mobility)

• Staff Development Center-Professional Development

Option A Benefits Continued

• Child Find Office Accessibility

• Thomas Johnson Drive Warehouse Modifications/Renovations

• Renovation costs reduced with support from BGCFC

• Capital improvements-increased building size

• Future CTC expansion into Lincoln A

• Collaboration opportunities with the BGCFC and SUCCESS students or potentially CTC and LYNX students

Option A Concerns

• Phase Two funding for BGCFC proposal

• Revenue reduction for use of facility

• Long-term lease requirement with BGCFC

Option B Benefits

• Addresses the MVMPCS facility need

• Immediate facility improvement for 300 FCPS students

• Maintain a downtown charter school presence

• Builds on an established relationship with MMCI

• Improved building renovations with support from MVMPCS

Option B Benefits Continued

• Facility allows for an authentic Montessori program implementation

• Establishment of a Montessori training center

• Capital improvements-increased building size

• MVMPCS community service opportunities• School to community service

• Increased opportunities for MVMPCS students

Option B Concerns

• Eliminates future options the BOE has considered

• FCPS renovation fund requirement ($460,000)

• Long-term lease and financial considerations

• Rental reduction/waiver for renovations

• Potential charter renewal concerns for future Boards

• MVMPCS indicated enrollment growth plan

Staff Recommendation

• Strategic Plan Goal 1: FCPS will equip each and every student to be an empowered learner and an engaged citizen to achieve a positive impact in the local and global community.

• Strategic Plan Goal 4: FCPS will nurture relationships with families and the entire community, sharing responsibility for student success and demonstrating pride in all aspects of our school system.

• Based on these strategic goals, staff believes that both proposals equally demonstrate merit.

Staff Recommendation

• Strategic Plan Goal 3: FCPS will pursue and utilize all resources strategically and responsibly to achieve identified outcomes and inspire public confidence.

• Based on this strategic goal, staff recommends the proposal that moves SUCCESS and Child Find to Lincoln A. This addresses systemic needs and maintains the facility for future use the BOE may desire. The partnership with the Boys and Girls Club would enhance the renovation of the facility in alignment with uses for SUCCESS and potentially CTC in the future, while also saving FCPS some funds assumed for this building.