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Initial Report of Facility Study

To the Board of EducationJune 12, 2007

Dave Bloom, John Frieden, Nancy Galbraith Mark Hepner, Tori Lindeman, Mike

Oberhaus, Mike Russell, Ruth Ann Tobey-Brown, Pat Upchurch and Dennis Weiss

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PURPOSE OF STUDY

Utilize facilities to house

students to maximize their

potential achievement while

operating in an efficient

manner.

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Conclusions

1. Each variable was scored individually for each housing option.The scores for a single variable across the housing options did have significant variance (from 1-4).However, the interaction between variables,sometimes in an inverse relationship, narrowed the range of the total scores for the housing options.

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Conclusions

2. There was not much differentiation between scores in the base scoring model and the Board-Administration Perception Model.This would indicate that the weighting of the Board and Administrators did not have much impact on the results.

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Conclusions

3. Four of the housing options,a,b,m and n did not score in the top six in any of the models.Three of the housing options,f,I and j scored in the top six scores in only one model.If the decisions were to be based solely on the models in this study, these housing options should not be considered any further.

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Conclusions

a 11 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, current (allows transfers)

b 11 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

f 10 elementary schools Pre -K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all student s attend boundary schools, one new elementary school

i 8 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, 2 choice elementary schools, all other students attend boundary schools

j 8 elementary schools Pre -K – 5, 3 middles schools 6 – 8, all students attend boundary schools, one new school

m 1 Pre -K, 7 elementary schools K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

n 4 pairs: Pre -K – 4 & 5 – 8 with two being choice schools, all other students attend boundary schools

Based on model scores, recommend that these not be considered further

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Conclusions

4. Four of the housing options,g1,c,d, and l are in the top six scoring options in at least three of the models included in this study.These housing options should be considered for further study.

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Conclusions

c 10 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

d 10 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools, one new elementary school

g1 9 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 1 middle school 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

l 1 Pre -K, 7 elementary schools K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

Based on model scores, further consideration should be givento these options

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Conclusions

5. Seven additional housing options,e,g,h,k,o,p and q were in the top six scores in two of the models included in this study and may be considered for further study.

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Conclusions

e 10 elementary schools Pre -K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

g 9 elementary schools Pre -K - 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

h 9 elementary schools Pre -K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

k 8 elementary schools Pre -K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools, one new school

o 4 pairs: Pre -K – 4 & 5 – 8, all students attend boundary schools p 4 pairs: Pre -K – 2 & 3 – 5, 3 middle sch ools 6 – 8, all students attend boundary

schools, one new school

q 4 pairs: Pre -K – 2 & 3 – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary schools

Based on model scoring, these options may be given further consideration

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Conclusions

6. Only two of the 18 housing options considered choice schools.To determine the demographics for housing options with choice schools required an extrapolation of the current data of where students reside that attend the choice school.This extrapolation was time consuming and may not reasonably predict the students that would actually attend the choice schools.

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Conclusion

6 (continued) This diminished the reliability of the scoring of those options.Although the models did not indicate choice being a top scoring option, the prior success and continual waiting list for enrollment would indicate that further consideration should be given to this option.

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Summary

Beginning of process. Will have changes prior to decision Community input is vital prior to decision

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Summary

Beginning of process This study was intended to provide a view of of

potential housing options for District 41. It is not exhaustive and many other housing options may be considered. The results should help to frame future discussion and may require analysis of housing options not included in this study.

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Timeline

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Timeline

June 19th, discussion of report To determine if additional housing options should

be considered To determine if the 18 housing options presented

may be reduced to a smaller number July 1st begin community forums on study

Gather input/feedback

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Timeline

During July and August solicit community input Report feedback received and changes to study

to the Board of Education Superintendent recommendation in

September Board of Education act on recommendation

in October

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Communication

This presentation and a copy of the study will be posted on the District website by end of the week and available at the Public Library

Will begin collecting input and feedback Cards for community to ask questions

are available tonight Will answer the questions and create a frequently asked

questions page on the District website Solicit questions on website or in writing Maintain FAQ segment on website

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Communication

Will answer the questions and create a frequently asked questions page on the District website Solicit questions on website or in writing Maintain FAQ segment on website

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Community Forums

Host community forums Review study Answer questions Take suggestions/recommendations Would like to have one-two Board Members

attend each forum Contact Kim Colson to schedule

Kim.colson@risd41.org

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Thank You!