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Enrollment Totals: 1996-2011Actual and Projected
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Elementary Schools: Growth vs. Capacity
Early Childhood Center: Growth vs. Capacity
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Capacity
1. Full Day Kindergarten was instituted in fall 20062. The Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center opened fall 20053. Capacity numbers are misleading – our program capacity is 528 students/center
Alfred G. Waters Middle
Opening Fall 20072007-2008 school year: AGW houses grade 9 students2008-2009 & beyond: AGW becomes grade 6-8 school
New Early Childhood Center
Shares the same architectural design as the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center – realizing cost and time savings
Includes a dedicated playground
New Elementary School
840-student capacity Shares the same architectural design
as Brick Mill Elementary – realizing cost and time savings
When will new schools open?
A number of considerations will factor into the opening date for our new schools including: sewer/water availability, land/development costs, roadway systems, population trends, state funding…
We hope to open our new Early Childhood Center in 2008*
We hope to open our new Elementary School in 2009*
* These dates are tentative. Our goal is to open both
new schools as quickly as possible once the necessary infrastructure is in place.
Cedar Lane Elementary School:Repairs and Renovation
Installation of fire sprinkler system New water and sewer tie-ins New HVAC and boilers
Computerized systems will improve efficiency and save money
Handicap-accessible bathrooms Complete roof replacement Ceiling and floor tile replacement New folding partition to separate gym
and cafeteria
Boilers have outlived their life expectancy
Silver Lake Elementary School:Repairs and Renovation
Main office will be renovated: Parent reception Nurse Counselors Secretaries Administrators
Aging (37+ years) cafeteria floor will be replaced
Installation of operable partition separating the gym/cafeteria Renovation will enhance student safety, reduce noise
New drop-off canopy at entrance
Operable partition needed
Middletown High School: Repair & Renovations
New Animal Science Lab & Expansion of the Construction Trades Shop We will extend the walls of our current
shop area. The animal science lab will be located alongside
the shop area, next to the greenhouse in our vocational trades wing.
Wear and tear issues caused by overuse will be corrected: Replacement of damaged ceiling tiles & missing
signage, newly painted walls, installation of high-impact wall surface material
Our Two Middle Schools:Repairs and Renovation
Louis L. Redding Middle School 54-year old lockers replaced Additional lockers added to
provide sufficient capacity 54-year old locker rooms renovated
New plumbing, fixtures, tiles… Parking lot reconfigured for safety
Everett Meredith Middle School Hallway lockers refurbished and additional
lockers added to provide the capacity needed to serve the entire school.
Brick Mill Elementary School:Renovation
An additional serving line will be added This will increase the speed and efficiency
with which we can serve lunch to our nearly 800 students
Capital Improvements: Security
Security Enhanced security entrances at all
facilities An electronic buzzer system will be installed at
all buildings.
Two Worthwhile Projects Will Require Local Support
The state received an overwhelming number of requests for new construction support ($) this year.
All districts were asked to make concessions.
By eliminating two deserving projects from our original request, Appoquinimink was able to preserve a strong commitment for funding at eight school-based projects.
Initially, we thought to eliminate the other two projects from our referendum. But they represent unique needs that will only grow more expensive to address over time, so we have elected to pare down the projects to a minimum investment and keep them on the ballot.
Because the projects will require 100% local funding, they will be offered as a separate item on the ballot.
Teacher Training Center: ExpansionAdministrative Offices: Relocation
Even the men’s room has been “re-purposed” as office space
No more room for storage
Not enough space for a full-size chair
Teacher Training Center: ExpansionAdministrative Offices: Relocation
Instructional space, technology lab, teacher parking, and storage/receiving/distribution areas are all insufficient and need to be expanded. A loading dock will serve as Central Receiving
To accomplish this, administrative offices will be moved to an adjacent office building with the acquisition of the land between the two buildings We will purchase pre-existing office space This recommendation is supported by a cost
study
Recreational Fields
Replace one natural grass athletic field at both Middletown High School and Appoquinimink High School (2 fields total) with synthetic turf* All-season play will accommodate
all teams, all sports, including Junior Varsity
Surface found to reduce the number and severity of injuries New fields will provide access to youth sports programs 8-12 year lifespan with little or maintenance or replacement
costs during this time
*This represents a 50% reduction in our original request.
Cost of Capital Improvements
State & Local Partnership: $56,142,800 State Share: 40,984,100 (73%) Local Support: 15,158,700 (27%)
Additional, Locally-Supported Ballot Item*Local Support: 6,243,236
*Recreational Fields, Teacher Training Center Expansion
Provide for escalating energy costs, as well as increases in goods and services that have dramatically impacted the general operating budget of the school district.
Provide a local increase in salary funding to ensure that the district can recruit and retain top teachers and staff.*
* Salaries are paid by a combination of state and local funding. The proposed increase will be on the local side – a 3% increase – which equates to approximately 1% overall.
Current Expense Proposal Energy/Salaries
Related Arts Funding for musical instrument
replacement Expansion of the strings program Increase in the library allocation from
$2.00 per student to $4.00 (due to state cutbacks in funding)
May include the purchase of additional steel drums if interest in the program continues to grow
Current Expense Proposal Program Enhancements
International Education World languages (Chinese, Spanish,
Japanese & French) will be introduced in our elementary schools.
All four strategic languages will be available in our middle schools for formal study.
In high school, all four languages, and German, are currently offered. The early exposure will afford students a greater
opportunity of meeting minimum college requirements for specialization in one language that is aligned with their career pathway.
Current Expense Proposal Program Enhancements
Activity Buses After school transportation will allow
middle and high school students to participate in enriching, extracurricular activities. Transportation will be provided on a limited
basis at middle schools with more regular service at the high school level
Examples of extracurricular activities include: band, chorus, drama, sports, clubs, specials, and more!
Current Expense Proposal Program Enhancements
Alternative Education The Twilight Program will be restructured
to include a broader selection of courses aimed at meeting new graduation requirements for students in this alternative education setting. Existing core courses will be augmented with
electives as well as courses for the approved career pathways.
Current Expense Proposal Program Enhancements
Technology Hardware and software replacement for
aging systems Phones and teacher voicemail in the
classroom Enables communication from classrooms in case
of emergency Enhances school/home communication
Current Expense Proposal Program Enhancements
Career Placement Counselors College matches for individual students Informational searches, college visits and
orientations at selected schools Advisement for parents and students on
the college preparation process from beginning to acceptance
Current Expense Proposal Program Enhancements
Tax Impact of Referendum
Capital Construction: 9¢
General Operating Expenses &Program Enhancements: 12¢
21¢ per $100 assessed value
How will my taxes be affected?
2007 . . . .$ 14.03/month2008 . . . . + 1.25/month ($15.28*) 2009 . . . . + 2.84/month ($16.87*)On a home assessed at $80,000
and valued at $240,000The average home assessment in Appoquinimink is $79,850 per the New Castle County Tax Assessment Office.
*More than currently paid
A Look at Current School Taxes in the Region
School District Estimated Rate per Tax Bill $100 assessed
Appoquinimink $ 999.52 $1.26Brandywine $ 1,187.73 $1.49Red Clay $ 1,059.21 $1.33Christina $ 1,328.99 $1.67Colonial $ 1,038.52 $1.31
At the present time, property owners in Appoquinimink pay lower school taxes than any other New Castle County comprehensive school district for a comparably assessed home.
Our Ballot
Approves two new schools and renovations to existing schools
Approves two new recreational fields and expansion of teacher training center/district office
Approves much-needed program enhancements
Your guide to voting
Who can vote Appoquinimink residents (must be U.S. citizen),
18 and older You do not need to own property or be a registered voter
You must bring proof of I.D. to the polling place Driver’s license or State of Delaware I.D. card
You can vote at any one of the nine polling locations If you are unable to go to the polls
you may request an absentee ballot (call the Carvel State Office Building)
Brick Mill Elementary Cedar Lane Elementary Olive B. Loss
Elementary Silver Lake Elementary Townsend Elementary
Louis L. Redding Middle Everett Meredith Middle Middletown High District Office
Your guide to voting
Polling Places Vote at any elementary, middle or high schoolbetween 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m.
Building For Generations
Thank You!
Would you like to help? There are a number of ways you can show
your support: lawn signs, calls to friends and other parents, a letter of support…
Please leave your name and number with one of our presenters or call 376-4101 if you’d like to help us.
We’ll see you at the polls on December 12!