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FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES MASTER PLAN/EDUCATION SPECIFICATION
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Table of Contents
1.0 Goals/Process 1.1 Goals .............................................................................................................................................8-9
1.2 Process .....................................................................................................................................10-11
1.3Acronyms/Definitions ...................................................................................................................12
2.0 Existing and Projected Conditions 2.1 Programs ................................................................................................................................. 13-15
2.2Enrollment ................................................................................................................................16-19
2.3Sites/Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 20-22
2.4Utilization&Capacity .............................................................................................................. 23-25
2.5 Technology ................................................................................................................................26-27
2.6EnergyManagementProgram ............................................................................................... 28-29
3.0 Educational Specification 3.1FacilityGoals&Concepts ........................................................................................................30-31
3.2SpaceRequirements ...............................................................................................................31-35
4.0 Capital Improvement Plan 4.1CapitalFunding ........................................................................................................................36-37
4.2TotalCapitalNeeds .......................................................................................................................38
4.3CapitalPlan ............................................................................................................................. 39-40
4.4CapitalPlanImplementation...................................................................................................41-45
5.0 Master Plan Support Material 5.1FacilityInventory ...........................................................................................................................46
5.2Site/SchoolDetail ....................................................................................................................47-48
5.8DetailedSpace&RoomRequirements(Ed.Spec) ...............................................................49-50
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2ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Teresa OgasFounder*
Physical Address: 1800MainSt.,Bldg200LosLunas,NM87031
Phone:(505)866-7632
Website:www.SODAcharter.net
Original Charter Date:2008
First Charter Renewal: 2013
Current Enrollment Cap: 525
GerriBennetBusiness Manager
KennethGriegoPresident
MichaelOgasPrincipal
RonaldArmijo,KimberlyBerlat,BradleyBratcher,EricBrown,SoniBuda,JenniferChavez,BonnieDodge,AdrienneDuran,JoAnnFernandez,AmeliaGarcia,DoreenaGarcia,SusanGarcia,RitaGarcia,SofieGranger,KathyHajner,LorenaHerrera,PatriciaHerrera,JanelleHoman,KerraHowe,SkyJackson,JeffJolly,ChristineKittrell,KristineLucero,RosanneMcNiel,MarshaMoyers,MichelleNelson,MikeOgas,TalysaOgas,TomasitaOshiro,TerryPlatt,PatriciaResendiz,LanikaRodrigues,MariamRyan,AmandaSaiz,MaryAnnSilva&MargaretVanderHeyden.
EricBrownVice-Principal
Dr.DavidSchniederMember
PatriciaHolmProgram Administrator
GeneCarbajalVice-President*
FrancesConroyCounselor
MichaelOgasFounder*
MaryAnnSilvaSecurity
KaraHoweIT Manager
BillDavis, Facility Master PlannerIanF.Harmon, Facility Master Planner5301BeverlyHillsNE,Albuquerque,NM87113Phone:(505)890-1359|Fax:(505)898-3537
JuanitaSenaMember
CarolShadronNurse
BillSprickFacilities Master Planning Manager
KathyChavezCo-Founder
* Facility Planning Committee Members
School of Dream Academy Governing Board
School of Dreams Academy
School of Dream Academy Administration
Consultant
Participants
Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA)
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SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY
GOVERNING COUNCIL
MINUTES – JANUARY 13, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Kenny Griego called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Council Members in Attendance: Kathy ChavezJuanita SenaKenny Griego, PresidentDr. David SchneiderGene Carabajal
Members Excused: Theresa Ogas
Others Present: Mike OgasDeborah FoxBill Davis
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Gene Carabajal
III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING
Mr. Ogas stated the meeting had been announced in accordance with the Open Meetings Act {Pursuant to 10-15-1 H NMSA 1978 Annotated} and was a legal constituted meeting of The School of Dreams Academy Governing Council.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There will be no Closed Executive Session
Ms. Kathy Chavez moved to approve the agenda seconded by Dr. David Schneider. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.
V APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
A. Regular Meeting – December 02, 2014
Ms. Sena moved to approve the minutes for December 02, 2014, seconded by Dr. David Schneider. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.
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VI DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Founders Report
• Kathy Chavez was so impressed with the Holiday Dance Recital. She said the students were amazing. It flowed well. She was so proud of staff and students. It was their first time on stage and they we experts. Belen School was gracious and impressed everything was left in order and clean.
B. Principal’s Report
• We held a band concert as well as a guitar concert during the holidays. We definitely need more space to hold all our activities.
• There were 22 winners for the Scholastic Art. There was an 8th and 10th grader who were GOLD Key Winners.
• We began the meetings for the Early College High School in conjunction with UNM-VC.
• Our students are starting to apply for scholarships.
• Paige Torres was selected to attend the NC Women In Technology Conference. She was selected from 1 of 35 young ladies who will attend the conference.
• Ms. Oshiro will be the instructor for the first College Art Class. She currently has 18 students enrolled.
• We are anticipating 20 students graduating from night school.
• It was suggested by Mr. Gene Carabajal to track the graduated students and map their success.
• There was a discussion on changing graduation from Thursday, May 16 to Friday, May 15th.There is a conflict with Los Lunas HS and Valencia HS having their ceremony on the same day. Mr. Ogas suggested we change the time to 9:00am and keep the date due to the fact that it is entered into the calendar.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
a. Approval of the December 2014 Budget Reports/Expenditures $275,870.35
All expenditures and revenue have been reviewed by the audit committee prior to the board meeting. Ms. Bennett presented the board with the budget reports/expenditures for the month of December. All expenditures went towards fixed costs of rent, salaries/benefits, utilities communication, and supplies/materials. All expenditures has been reviewed and approved by Principal Ogas with all supporting documentation attached.
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5Mr. Ogas recommended for approval of the budget reports, expenditures with the journal entries for themonths of December 2014.
Mr. Griego requested a motion to approve the December 2014 budget with the recommendation of Mr. Ogas; Motion by Ms. Juanita Sena seconded by Ms. Chavez. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote with the following: (Dr. Schneider – Yes) (Juanita Sena – Yes) (Kathy Chavez – Yes) (Kenny Griego –Yes) (Mr. Carabajal excused on an emergency) Motion passed unanimously
b. Approval of December 2014 Revenue Report $330,039.50
Mr. Griego requested a motion to approve the December 2014 Revenue reports. Ms. Kathy Chavez moved with the recommendation of Mr. Ogas to Approve the Revenue Report for the month of December; seconded by Dr. Schneider. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote with the following: (Dr. Schneider – Yes) (Juanita Sena – Yes) (Kathy Chavez – Yes) (Kenny Griego – Yes) (Mr. Carabajal excused on an emergency) Motion passed unanimously.
c. Approval of Riverfront Plaza Lease Addendum #4
All four leases are combined and it does not change any of the terms. It was looked over very carefully by the School lawyer Susan Fox. SODA will request an audit. There is no increase in the lease.
Mr. Griego requested a motion to approve the Riverfront Plaza Lease Addendum #4. Ms. Juanita Sena moved with the recommendation of Mr. Ogas; seconded by Ms. Kathy Chavez. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote with the following: (Dr. Schneider – Yes) (Juanita Sena – Yes) (Kathy Chavez – Yes) (Kenny Griego – Yes) (Mr. Carabajal excused on an emergency) Motion passed unanimously.
d. Approval of Facility Master Plan
The governing council with the recommendation of Mr. Ogas adopted plan with any technical changes needed to meet PSFA requirements.
Mr. Griego requested a motion to approve the Facility Master Plan. Ms. Kathy Chavez moved with the recommendation of Mr. Ogas seconded by Ms. Sena. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote with the following: (Dr. Schneider – Yes) (Juanita Sena – Yes) (Kathy Chavez – Yes) (Kenny Griego – Yes) (Mr. Carabajal excused on an emergency) Motion passed unanimously.
VIII Closed Executive Session – Discussion of Acquisition of Property For School of Dreams Academy {Pursuant to 10-15-1(H) (8)} NMSA 1978 Annotated}
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No Executive Session
IX. Public Comments:
None X. Announcement of meeting – Regular Board Meeting – February 3, 2015.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Juanita Sena moved to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Ms. Kathy Chavez. There being no discussion, Mr. Griego called for a vote with the following results: (Dr. Schneider – Yes) (Juanita Sena – Yes) (Kathy Chavez – Yes) (Kenny Griego – Yes) (Mr. Carabajal excused on an emergency) Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at _ 7:10pm.
Approved this 2014.Signed:
______________________________Kenny Griego, President
Attest: _____________________________sg
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Introduction
TheintentoftheFacilitiesMasterPlanistoidentifyexistingfacilityconditions,pastandfutureenrollment,reviewofthedistrict’seducationalprogram,theidentificationofneworreplacementfacilitiestomeettheneedsofthedistrict.
ThisFacilitiesMasterPlanisdesignedtobeaflexibleplanningtooltoidentifyfacilityissuesandprogrammaticneedstothecommunity,parents,staffandtheSchoolBoardofEducation.Itisdesignedtoofferperiodicinputandrevisionasconditionschangeandnewneedsareidentifiedwithinthedistrict.Theplanidentifiescapitalneedsandallocatesresourcestoaddressthefollowingfacilityissues:
·· Life/health/safety
·· Educational, programmatic & curriculum needs
·· Provision for growth (additions & new construction)
·· Facility Renewal Needs (renovations/ refurbishment)
·· Educational technology
·· Energy management
TheEducationSpecificationsareadetaileddescriptionoftheSchoolofDreamsfacilityneedsinordertomeettheeducationalprogramintheschool’scharter.
Facilities Master Plan Sections
TheFacilitiesMasterPlaniscomprisedoffivemainsections:
MasterPlanSupportingMaterialcontainsdetailedinformationaboutschoolfacilities,evaluations,plans,andotherinformation.
Goals/Processprovidesinformationaboutthecharterschool’sgoalsandtheplanningprocess.
EducationalSpecificationstodescribethephysicalenvironmentinordertodelivertheschool’seducationalprogramandaccommodatethecharterschool’scurrentandfutureenrollment.
CapitalImprovementPlanprovidesinformationaboutcapitalneeds,projectpriorities,andimplementationstrategies.
ExistingandProjectedConditionsprovidesinformationaboutfacilitiesusedbytheschool,enrollment,technology,andcapitalresources.
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1.1 Goals
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Allstudentswillincreasetheircomprehensionandapplicationofinformationalreadingmaterial
acrossthecurriculum
Allstudentswillimprovetheirwritingskillsacrossthe
curriculum.
Allstudentswillimprovetheircomprehensionandapplicationofmathskillsacrossthecurriculum.
1.1.1 Educational Goals
ThemissionoftheSchoolofDreamsAcademyistograduatestudentsoftheRioGrandeValleywhoembraceaneducationwhichemphasizesscience,technology,engineering,artsandmathematics(STEM),whilefocusingondevelopingwell-roundedindividualswithgoodcharacter,whoarereadyforpost-secondarysuccess.
Educationissubjecttoconstantchangesaccordingtotheneedsoftoday’sleaners.Theworldiseverchanging,thereforechildrenmustbeabletomeetthechallengesofthesocietyinwhichtheywillfunction.Theapproachtothischallengeisassuringthateachchildisofferedasoundprogramregardlessofrace,religion,orsocio-economicstatus.EducatorsintheSchoolofDreamsAcademybelievethatallchildrenshouldreceiveawell-roundededucation.ThequalityofeducationattheSchoolofDreamsAcademyisdependentuponacompetentandprofessionalstaff.Thisphilosophydemandstheexpertiseofhighlyqualifiedteachersandeducationalfacilitiesthatcansupportthechallenginglearningenvironment.
ThemissionofSchoolofDreamsAcademyistopreparestudentsofValenciaCountytobecomecompetent,self-sustainingindividualswithapassionforlearningandlife.Studentswillbeaffordedtheopportunitytoexcelinthecoresubjectareasthrougharigorouscurriculumwithemphasisonthearts,technology,charactereducationandservicelearninginorderthattheyhavetheskillsnecessaryforsuccessinpostsecondaryeducationandcareerchoices.Studentswillcometoschooleachdayknowingthattheyarecaredforandthattheschoolsupportsthemandtheirfamiliesinthepursuitoftheirgoals.
ThevisionoftheSchoolofDreamsAcademyistoberecognizedasabeaconofeducationalsuccesses,studentachievement,andcharacter;shiningacrossNewMexicofromtheheartoftheRioGrandeValley.
Governing Council Goals
-Wewillensuredisciplineandstudentsafety.
·· Wewillimproveacademicachievement.
·· Wewillcontinuetoimplementtechnologytoraiseacademicachievement,improvelearning efficiency,increasestudentmotivation,focusoninquiring,collaborating,problemsolving,student centeredlearning,andinterdisciplinaryinstruction.
-Wewillencourageandfacilitateparent/guardiancommunityinvolvementinourschools.
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1.1 Goals
1.0 GOALS/PROCESS
1.1.2 Facility Goals
- Createanenvironmentthatsupportsstudentachievementintechnologyandthearts.
·· Provideasafe,sound,andhealthylearningenvironment.
·· Providearesourceofculturaleducationforthecommunity
- Createaneducationalsettingwhichfostersdevelopmentofpositiveself-identity,character,and behavior
1.1.3 Facility Concepts
Site Concepts
·· Locatethecampustobeconvenienttopartnerfacilities,providingstudentswithinstructionaland extracurricularopportunities
·· LocatenearpublicfacilitiesthatofferservicesthatcomplementtheinstructionalfacilitiesatSODA, suchaslibraries,parks,andhighereducationfacilities.
·· Provideadequatesitespacetoaccommodatenecessarysupportfunctions,suchasstaffandvisitor parking,loading/unloadingforstudenttransportation,andusableandsaferecreationareas,and outdoorinstruction.
Function Concepts
·· Provideadequatespaceduringfacilitytransitionstoallowforenrollmentgrowth
·· Provideappropriateclassroomspacestoaccommodatethetrilateraldeliverymethod
·· Createsharedinstructorofficespacestofacilitatecollaborationamongteachingstaff
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1.2 Process
1.0 GOALS/PROCESS
PCMworkedwiththeSchoolofDreamsadministrationandstafftogainanunderstandingofandtodocumenttheschool’sgoals,programsanddeliverymethodsandidentifyexistingandfuturefacilityneeds.Theschooliscurrentlylocatedinleasedfacilitiesthatdoesmeetstatefacilitystandardsandsupportthecharter’seducationalneeds,howeverwithaexpansionoftheschools’studentcapto525students,theexistingfacilitywillbetoosmallinthefuturetomeettheneedsofthestudents.Theplanningprocesswasmanagedbytheschool’sprincipalandwasfacilitatedbyPCM.
Authority and Decision Making Process
Allmajoroperationaldecisionsoftheschoolwillbemade,ordelegatedtoadministrativepersonnelbytheGoverningCouncil,includingbutnotlimitedtofiscalmanagement;compliancewiththeNewMexicoCharterSchoolsActandotherapplicablestateandfederaleducationlawsandregulations;andoversightoftheselection,recruitment,discipline,andpromotionofallmajorschoolleaders(collectively,the“SchoolLeaders”)includingbutnotlimitedtotheprincipal(chiefexecutiveofficer),thespecialeducationdirector,andthebusinessmanager.
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1.2 Process
1.0 GOALS/PROCESS
Facility Assessments
FacilityAssessmentswereconductedbyPCMforthefacilityleasedandoperatedbytheSchoolDistrict.Theassessmentsincluded:
··Sitevisits
··MeetingwithPrincipal
··FacilityWalk-throughswithPrincipalandHeadCustodian
··ReviewofState’sFacilitiesAssessmentDatabase
··CapacityandUtilizationStudyforthefacility
Facility Master Plan Committee Meetings:
Oncethefacilityassessmentwascompletedandthedatagathered,meetingswiththeFacilityMasterPlanCommitteecommenced.ThefirstcommitteemeetingwasusedtoexplainthepurposeofafacilitiesmasterplanandidentifythetasksandresponsibilitiesoftheFacilitiesCommittee.SeveralsubsequentmeetingswereheldwherethefacilitydatawasthenpresentedtotheFacilitiesCommitteeforreview.
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1.3 Acronyms/Definitions
1.0 GOALS/PROCESS
ADA: AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct
CAP: Capacity
CAT: Categorical
CD: ComputerDisk
COWS:ComputeronWheelsSystem
CMU: ConcreteMasonryUnit
DCU: DeficienciesCorrectionUnit
ED: Education
EETT: EnhancingEducationThroughTechnology
EPSS: EducationalProgramforStudentSuccess
FAD: FacilityAssessmentDatabase
FED: Federal
FMP: FacilitiesMasterPlan
GIS: GeographicInformationSystem
GOBonds:GeneralObligationBonds
GSA: GeneralServicesAdministration
GSF: GrossSquareFeet
HB33:HouseBill33
HS: HighSchool
IEP: IndividualizedEducationalPlan
Lab: Laboratory
Maint:Maintenance
MACC:MaximumAllowableConstruction Cost,oraprojectconstructionbudget (comparabletocontractor’sbid)
NASF: NetAssignableSquareFeet,orthetotal ofallassignableareasinsquarefeet
No.: Number
Perm: Permanent
P.E.: PhysicalEducation
PED: PublicEducationDepartment
Port: Portables
PMP: PreventiveMaintenancePlan
PSCOC:PublicSchoolcapitalOutlayCouncil
PSFA: PublicSchoolsFacilitiesAuthority
PTR: Pupil/TeacherRatio
RETA: RegionalEducationalTechnology Assistance
REG: Regular
SB-9: SenateBill-9
SPED: SpecialEducation
SF: SquareFeet
Sq.Ft.:SquareFeet
SODA: SchoolofDreamsAcademy
TPC: TotalProjectCost,orthetotalcostof theprojectincludingfees,moveable equipment,landacquisition(if any),administrationandcontingencies
VOAG: Vocational/Agricultural
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2.1 Programs
2.0 EXISTING & PROJECTED CONDITIONS
2.1.1 Organization
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademy(SODA)enrollsstudentsinthemiddleandhighschoolgrades7ththrough12thgrades.Theschoolassignsstudentstograde-levelcoursesaccordingtocoursecompletioninamonitoredself-pacedenvironment.Allstudents,includingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)andthoserequiringspecialeducationandrelatedservices,willhavethebenefitofanindividualizedlearningplandesignedtoaddresstheirspecificneedsandtomeettheirindividualgoalswithinthelearningspectrum
SODAoffersquality,research-basedcoreacademicprogramenhancedbyseveralvirtuallearningprograms.Assuch,SODAhasevolvedfromtheconceptofonlinelearningprograms(E2020nowEdgunityandALEKS)tooneinwhichweusetherepositoryofinformation(videos,primarysources,quizzes,tests,lectures,journalsetc.)withsupportprogramsandteachercreatedprojectstocreateablendedmodulethatfitsourstudent’sdiverseneeds.
Programs & Delivery Methods
SchoolofDreamsAcademyutilizesEducation2020asthecoreacademiccurriculumforsubjectstaughtingradessevenththroughtwelfth.Education2020isencompassingstudentsatallskilllevelstorealizeacademicsuccess.Theinstructionalprogramsarealignedtostateandnationalstandards,andhavebeensuccessfullyimplementedinschooldistrictsacrossthecountrysince1998.TheEducation2020onlinecoursewareisledbyhighlyqualifiedmasterteacherswithauniqueapproachofcombiningbest-practicepedagogywithnext-generationtechnologythatenablesstudentstolearnattheirownpaceandtoproducemeaningfulgains.Theacademiccurriculumcomplieswiththepremiseof“highlyqualified”undertheNochildLeftBehindAct.
TheEducation2020(E2020)coursewaresupportsa“failureisnotanoption”approachbyensuringthatstudentsmasterthecontentofeachlessoninthecoresubjectsbeforeprogressingontoadditionallessons.Itengagesstudentsinthelearningprocessthroughanimations,simulations,video-basedpresentations,onlinecontent,vocabularydevelopmentandexplorationactivitiesthatsupporteachlessonpresentedbythevirtualclassroomteacher.Onlineembeddedhomework,evaluations,andothermultimediaactivitiesreinforcestudentunderstandingwithcontentmasterythatismeasuredandensuredthroughformulativeandsummativeassessmentsgivenateachsegment.
Inadditiontothecontentrichnessandconsistentdelivery,theuseofE2020ensuresthatthetotalprogramisdeliveredinasecuredenvironmentwhichlimitsstudentstochatsande-mailonlywithteachersandpreventsthemisuseofthevirtualschoolenvironmentandcontent.TheSchoolofDreamsAcademycommitmenttosmallclasssizesandindividualizedinstructionissupportedbytheinstructionalframeworkofferedthroughE2020.Thevirtualclassroomsolutionoperatesasaone-to-oneeducationalexperience.
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2.1 Programs
2.0 EXISTING & PROJECTED CONDITIONS
2.1.1 Programs & Delivery Methods
Individualized Learning Plan
EachstudentisguidedunderanIndividualizedLearningPlan(ILP)designedaroundtheirindividualsituationanddeterminedthroughdiscussionwithparentsandstafftoprovideareasonableroadmaptofollow.TheILPisdevelopedtoincludeshortandlongtermgoalswhicharereviewedquarterlybyschoolstaff,students,andparents.Studentscoordinatewiththeirteachersandparentstoidentifyspecificareastotargetforimprovementanddevelopstrategiesforachievinggoalsbasedonmeasurableindicatorsofaccomplishment.
ForSpecialEducationstudents,theILPcomplementsandsupportstheirIndividualizedEducationPlan(IEP)whichisrequiredundertheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct.TheILPalsoincludesalanguageacquisitionplanforEnglishLanguageLearnerswithinaduallanguagephilosophyinamannerthatdoesnotcompromiseorhindertheirchancesforacademicsuccess.
Arts Education
ArtsEducationattheSchoolofDreamsAcademyincludesfourseparateanddistinctdisciplines:Dance,Music,TheatreArts,andVisualArts-eachwithit’sownbodyofknowledgeandskills.TheintentforArtsEducationistoallowacomprehensiveunderstandingofoneormoreoftheartstobeaccomplishedbyeachstudent.Involvingthe“wholechild”inartseducationgraduallyteachesstudentstoperceiveandthinkinnewways.Theartshelpprovideextendedmeaningtoacademicsbydevelopingintuition,sensitivity,reasoning,imaginationanddexterity.Itbenefitsbothstudentandsocietybyallowingactiveengagement,disciplinedandsustainedattention,persistence,andrisktaking.Italsoincreasesschoolattendanceandeducationalaspirations.(CriticalLinks,2002;NCSCS,2000)CommunityServiceLearning
AccordingtotheLearnandServeClearinghouse,thedefinitionforService-Learning“isateachingandlearningstrategythatintegratesmeaningfulcommunityservicewithinstructionandreflectiontoenrichthelearningexperience,teachcivicresponsibility,andstrengthencommunities”.SchoolofDreamsAcademyalsointendstopartnerwithYouthDevelopmentInc.(YDI)ineffortstoestablishatrue“wraparound”communitythatwillsupportstudentsandfamiliesaccordingtotheparametersoftheYDImission:“Toworkwithourcommunitytocreateandeffectivelyimplementaresults-basedcontinuumofservicesassuringthatchildren,youth,andfamiliesachievetheirfullpotential.”
2.1.2 Anticipated Program Changes
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademyhasadoptedamaximumclassroomloadingpolicyofamaximumof25studentsperclass.
DuringtheFacilityMasterPlanandEducationalSpecificationsdevelopmentprocess,SODAdiscoveredapotentialdemandforPre-KandFirstgrade.Therefore,theSODAiscurrentlyresearchingthefinancial,educational,andfacilityimpactsofthispotentialchange.ItisenvisionedthatSODAmaybeginacceptingPre-KandFirstGradeclassesviaportables,howevermoreresearchanddiscoveryneedstobeperformed.
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2.1 Programs
2.0 EXISTING & PROJECTED CONDITIONS
2.1.3 Shared/Joint-Use Facilities
Work Study
Awork-studyprogramprovidesanimportantstepintheeducationalprocessbyassistingstudentstomakesmoothertransitionsfromhighschooltoadultlife.Thisallowsthemabetterchanceofbecomingemployedandinmeetingpersonallong-rangegoals.
Valencia Campus
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademyoffersawidearrayofconcurrentcourses,inwhichstudentscanearnhighschoolandcollegecreditsimultaneously.StudentsmaytaketheUNMCOMPASSassessmentintheFallorSpringtodeterminetheireligibilityforEnglish101orMath120.StudentswhoareeligiblemayenrollintheEnglish101(Composition)courseortheMath120course,bothofwhicharetaughtonlinebyUNMprofessorswithsupport,reinforcementandadditionalteachingprovidedbySchoolofDreamsAcademyinstructionalstaff.
Night School
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademyofferstheCreditRecoveryProgramtoanystudent(allages)thathasdroppedout,isinneedofcredits,and/orwantstograduatewithaHighSchoolDiploma.TheSchoolofDreamsisworkingwiththedropoutrates,improvinggraduationrates,closingthegraduationandachievementgapsandbuildingacommunitytosupportstudentsuccess.TheCreditRecoveryProgramcreatesopportunitiesforstudentsuccessbygivingstudents’confidencetopursuetheirgoals,providingflexiblepacingandschedulesofinstruction,adaptingstyles,providingextrapracticeandcommunicatingfeedbacktostudents.Studentscanworkcloselywithteacherseitherindividuallyorinsmallgroupstocompletecourseworkorcreditsrequiredtograduate.Whiletheenvironmentandclassroomhasasetroutine,theconnectionbetweentheteachersandthestudentsarestrong.Studentsaremotivatedbytheirsuccessasindividualsandasagroup.Modificationsarealsomadeonanindividualstudentlevel.StudentswithIndividualEducationalPlans,(IEP’s)orstudentswhoareclassifiedasSpecialEducationneedveryspecificaccommodationsandmodificationsinordertosuccessfullyaddresstheirlearningneeds.Parentparticipationisabsolutelyencouraged.Theteachershaveanopendoorpolicywithparents,andtheyarewelcomeatanytimeintotheclassroom.Phonecallsande-mailsarealsoverycommoncommunicationtoolsinadditiontoprovidingdetailedreportssuchasstudentprogressorgradereports.
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2.2 Enrollment
2.2.1 Historical Enrollment
TheenrollmentatSchoolofDreamsisflexiblebasedupontheEducation2020programthatisusedbytheschoolthatallowsforselfpacedlearning.Thiseducationalprogramallowsforadditionalstudentsintheclassroomwithoutasignificantincreaseinteachingstaff.
Enrollmentinitiallyservedgradessevenththroughninthduringthefirstyearofoperation(2010-2011).Subsequentgradesarebeingaddedeachyearuntil2012-2013whengradessevenththroughtwelfthwillbeofferedattheschool.TheschoolrecentlyreceivedacapincreasebythePublicEducationDepartmentto525students.Byincrementallyaddingapproximately70studentsperyear,thecapwillnotbereacheduntilthe2015/16schoolyear.Thisincreaseinstudentswillrequirerelocationtoanotherfacilitytoaccommodatetheenrollment.
Thefollowingchartshowstheprojectschoolenrollmentbygradelevelwiththe2010-11schoolyearastheofficial40daycount.
2.2.4 Classroom Loading Policy
SODA’scharterrenewalapplicationstatesthatadesirablepupil/teacherratio(PTR)willbe20:1.Withoneteacherineachclassroomformostcourses,theclassroomloadingmaximumwouldbe20students.Anexceptionistheteam-taughtgroupprojectswhichwillallowupto40students.Duetothedifficultiesofretainingthisstudentpopulation,calculationsofclassroomneedusedaclassroomloadingfactorof25.
SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS
2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020Grade7 52 67 73 77 83 91Grade8 63 71 77 81 89 89Grade9 75 77 88 85 92 94Grade10 67 88 93 96 94 97Grade11 53 75 89 99 101 100Grade12 71 67 83 99 108 109Total 381 445 503 536 567 580
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2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014Grade7 38 33 41 48Grade8 61 56 51 63
Grade9 41 73 57 58
Grade10 41 55 73 63Grade11 0 38 44 69Grade12 0 0 60 72Total 181 255 326 373
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Thefollowingchartisaroomsummaryanalysisdepictingclassroomneedsbasedonagrowingenrollmentandtheprojectedenrollmentcapof525studentsenvisionedforthenewfacility.
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2.0 EXISTING & PROJECTED CONDITIONS
2.3.1 District Boundary Map
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademyislocatedwithinthegeographicareacurrentlyservedbytheLosLunasPublicSchoolDistrict(LLS)inLosLunas,NewMexico.TheareaissituatedtwentymilessouthofAlbuquerquewithinValenciacounty.
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2.3.2 Site & Facility Inventory
Facility Description
SchoolofDreamsAcademyiscentrallylocatedinthevillageofLosLunasat1800MainStreet,adjacenttotheeastbankoftheRioGrandeRiver.Theone-storycampuscontainsapproximately13,548squarefeetofleasedretailspaceinRiverfrontPlaza.
Structural/Exterior Closure:
Thebuildingisanewsinglestorysteelframedstructurewithstuccoexterior.ThebuildingisaccessibledirectlyfromtheparkinglotandmeetsallADArequirementsforaccessibility.Theparkinglotisusedforparkingbystaffandstudentsaswellasusedforpick-upanddropoffofstudents.Asthisfacilityisleasedfromaprivatelandowner,allfacilityimprovementsandrepairsarecoveredaspartoftheleaseagreementbythelessor.
Interiors:
Allinteriorwallsareconstructedwithsteelstudsandgypsumboard.Thereisacombinationofcarpetingandpolishedconcreteflooringthroughoutallleasedspaces.Theschoolhasasmokedetectionandfirealarmsystemandthebuildingisfullysprinkled.Classroomsandcorridorshaveaudio/visualfirealarmannunciatorsandthereareemergencyalarmpullslocatedategressdoors.Theschooldoeshaveasecuritysystemaswellasacameramonitoringsystem.Thetelephonesystemhasanintegralpublicaddresssystemandphonesareinstalledineachclassroom.
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2.3.5 Statewide Adequacy Standards
NewMexico’sstatewideadequacystandardsforprimaryandsecondaryeducationalfacilities(NMAC6.27.30)aretheguidelinesforpublicschooldistrictsto“...provideandsustaintheenvironmenttomeettheneedsofpublicschools.”TheguidelinesareaminimumfacilitystandardtoestablishequityamongalleducationalfacilitiesthatserveNewMexicopublicschoolstudents.Alternativeandcharterschoolsmayseekavarianceforfacilities,sincetheydonotnecessarilyconformtothestandard’sprograms,deliverymethods,andfacilityneedsandbudgets.Insuchcases,schoolsmeettheintentofthefacilityrequirementsthrough“alternativemethods.”However,alternativeandcharterschoolsmustprovidetheminimumsquarefootageallowancesforgeneralclassroomspacesidentifiedintheadequacystandards.Section3.2.5SpaceNeedsindicatesconformancewithadequacystandardsforminimumsquarefootageperstudent.
TheimplementationofspaceneedsforSODAwillmeetthefollowingrequiredstandards,listedbelowwithstatutesectioncitationsinparentheses:
6.27.30.8 General Requirements
•Buildingstructuralsoundness(A.1)•Weather-tightexteriorenvelope(A.2)•Interiorsurfacecondition(A.3)•Interiorfinishharmfulelements(A.4)•Buildingsystemintegrity(B.1)•Plumbingtype/accessibility(B.2)•Adequatefirealarmsystem(B.3)•Adequatetwo-waycommunicationsystem(B.4)
6.27.30.10 Site
•Studentdrop-offpedestrianpathway(A)•Protectionofbuildingstructuralintegrity(C)•Potentialofflooding,ponding,orerosion(C)
6.27.30.12 Academic Classroom
•Appropriatesize(A)•Lighting(C)•Temperaturerange(D)•Acoustics(E)•Airquality(CO2PPM)(F)
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2.4.1 Utilization
Utilizationanalysisidentifiesexistingclassroomuseandthenumberofclassroomsthataccommodatecurrentstudentenrollment.Ananalysisbasedonthemasterscheduleofacademicyear2014-15isinSection5.Theaverageutilizationrateofallinstructionalspacesattheschoolis71%.
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A3 351 14 27 n 0% 0% 0% 0% 17 121% Chavez NM Health 27 192% Chavez NM History 0% 44 45% 6
A5 234 9 27 n 4 43% 8 HomanEnglish / Algebra
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D1 1,020 41 27 y 32 119%7th-8th
Oshiro Art 14 52%7th-8th
Oshiro Art 9 33% Oshiro Art 29 107%9th-12th
Oshiro Art 20 74% Oshiro Art 24 89% Oshiro Art 14 52%7th-12th
Oshiro Advisory 142 75% 7
D2A 726 29 27 y 27 100% Duran US Hist 22 81% Duran US Hist 22 81% Duran World Hist 18 67%9th-12th
Duran World Hist 21 78%9th-12th
DuranWorld Hist / NM Hist.
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Duran Advisory 163 86% 7
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Herrera Spanish II 28 133%10th-12th
Herrera Spanish I 33 157%10th-12th
Herrera Spanish I / II 25 119%9th-12th
Herrera Advisory 114 77% 5
D3 1,401 56 27 20 74%7th-8th
McNiel PE / Dance 34 126%7th-12th
McNiel PE / Dance 18 67%7th-12th
McNiel PE / Dance 19 70%7th-12th
McNiel PE / Dance 11 41%7th-12th
McNiel PE / Dance 16 59%7th-12th
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L1A 646 26 27 25 97% Berlat English II 26 101% Berlat English I 27 104% Berlat English I 16 62% Berlat English II 20 77% Berlat English I 19 74% Berlat English II 23 89% Berlat Advisory 156 86% 7L1B 720 29 27 23 85% Buda Economics 18 67% Buda Study Skills 20 74% 12th Buda English III 31 115% 12th Buda English III 21 78% Buda English IV 9 33% P. Herrera Yearbook 22 81% P. Herrera Yearbook 144 76% 7L2A 496 20 27 26 131% Jackson Government 21 106% Jackson Digital Arts 8 40% Jackson Drafting 14 71% Jackson Digital Arts 19 96% Jackson Film 6 30% Jackson Digital Arts 19 96% Jackson Advisory 113 81% 7
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L3 1,048 42 27 26 96% Hajner Biology 18 67% Hajner Biology 22 81% Hajner Horticulture 9 33% Hajner Biology 18 67% Hajner Biology 12 44% Hajner Horticulture 22 81% Hajner Advisory 127 67% 7L4A 520 21 27 15 72% Dodge Algebra II 31 149% 10 Dodge Geometry 18 87% 10 Dodge Geometry 18 87% Dodge Pre-Calc 28 135% Dodge Algebra II 9 43% Dodge BEMP 22 106% Dodge Advisory 141 97% 7
L4B 846 34 27 29 107% OlgasPhysical Science
28 104% Olgas Chemistry 17 63% OlgasPhysical Science
2 7% Olgas Physics 22 81% OlgasPhysical Science
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P1B 600 24 27 0% 5 21% 7 Armijo Pre-Algebra 23 96% 8 Armijo Math 18 75% 7 Armijo Pre-Algebra 20 83% Armijo Math 20 83% 8 Armijo Pre-Algebra 20 83% 8 Armijo Advisory 106 63% 7
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P2B 600 24 27 28 117% Resenddiz Algebra I 16 67% Resendiz Algebra I 34 142% Resendiz Fin. Literacy 29 121% Resendiz Algebra I 0% 15 63% Resendiz Algebra I 26 108% Resendiz Advisory 148 88% 671% 73% 72% 73% 74% 67% 69% 2,262 71%
1) Max # of St./Sq. Ft.= The maximum number of students allowed per the Statewide Adequacy Standards square feet.2) PED Max PTR/Clm = PED's maximum pupil / teacher ratio per class period.3) % Rm Occ. = The number of students column divided by either the PED Max./PTR/Clm column or the Max #of St./Sq ft column, which ever column is the smaller maximum allowed by A.S. or PED. 4) Tot. St. = The total number of students in the specific instructional space throughout the day. 5) PED Max. PTR/Day = The maximum pupil teacher ratio allowed by PED for specific teacher per day allowed.6) Tot. % Rm Occ. / Day = Total average percentage room is occupied throughout the day. (count all periods in average)7) Occ. # of Pd.'s / Day = Occupied number of periods occupied per day. (Prep period may be counted as utilized if teacher does not have a separate office from classroom)8) % Pd. / Day = The average percent of occupied periods (occupied number of periods divided by the number of periods available per day).
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2.4.2 Capacity
Aschool’sstateddeliverymethods,usuallyexpressedintermsofclassroomloadingandPTR,determinethecapacityofacharterschoolfacility.TheNewMexicoPublicSchoolFacilityAdequacyStandardsrequireaminimumof25netsquarefeetperstudentforhighschoolclassroomsand28netsquarefeetformiddleschoolclassrooms.ThecapacityanalysiscomparesthecapacityconsideringtheminimumamountofsquarefootagerequiredperstudentbyNewMexicoAdequacyStandardsversustheallowableclassroomloadingcapacityaccordingtostatestatute.Thereportedcapacityisthelesser(morestringent)ofthetwonumbers.Themaximumfunctionalcapacityofcurrentfacilityis349at85%efficiency.Theanticipatedenrollmentisprojectedof525studentswilldeemthecurrentleasedfacilityaboveitsfunctionalcapacity.Thisismostlikelytooccurbythe2015-16schoolyear.Therefore,asstatedingreaterdetailinSection4,SODAhasdevelopedthreeoptionstoprovideafacilitythataccommodateditsprojectedgrowthwhileatthesametimemeetingtheminimumNMAdequacyRequirements.PleaserefertoSection4forthevariousoptionstoaccommodatetheanticipatedgrowthinenrollmentandneedforgreatercapacity.
A3 History Classroom 351 14 25 14A5 Math Classroom 234 9 25 9D1 Art Specialized 1,020 41 25 25
D2A US Hist Classroom 726 29 25 25
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Classroom 526 21 25 21
D3 PE / Dance Specialized 1,401 56 25 25D4 Robotics Specialized 1,121 45 25 25L1A English II Classroom 646 26 25 25L1B Economics Classroom 720 29 25 25L2A Government Classroom 496 20 25 20
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Classroom 708 28 25 25
L3 Biology Classroom 1,048 42 25 25L4A Algebra II Classroom 520 21 25 21
L4BPhysical Science
Classroom 846 34 25 25
MP Guitar Specialized 2,261 90 25 25P1A English Classroom 600 24 25 24P1B Math Classroom 600 24 25 24
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2.5 Technology
2.5.1 Overview of District’s Technology Plan
Strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher effectiveness
SchoolofDreamsAcademyiscommittedtointegratingthelatesttechnologyavailableintoclassrooms.Allstudentswillbegivenaccesstocomputerlabs,internetaccess,laptopswhenneededtocompletespecialschoolprojectsandallotheradvancementsoftechnologythatbecomeavailablewithinthescopeoftheschool’sresources.TheuseofalltechnologyandequipmentwillbetoimproveacademicachievementasmeasuredagainstStateContentStandards,Benchmarks,andPerformanceStandards,includingtechnologyliteracy.Allteacherswillbetrainedinthelatesttechnologyinordertoeffectivelyintegratethisknowledgeandtheseresourceseffectivelyintothecurriculumandinstruction.
Goals
·· Learningwillbesignificantlyimproved,usingappropriatetechnologies,leadingto highachievementinStateBoardofEducationadoptedcontentstandards.
·· Educatorshavethecapacitytoestablishstudent-centered,technology-enhancedlearning environmentsthatresultinincreasedstudentperformanceandeconomicviability.
·· Studentsandeducatorswillhaveaffordable,universalaccesstohigh-speed,robust telecommunications,andallschoolswillbemodernizedfortechnology.
·· SchoolofDreamswillutilizefundingavailabletosupportplanning,implementing,andassessing initiativesforintegratingtechnologyintoallclassroomsandschools.
Steps to increased accessibility
AllstudentsandteacherswillhaveincreasedaccesstotechnologythroughtheuseofEducationTechnologyFundsto:
·· Purchasehardware,software,andtrainingthatwillcontinuetointegratetechnologyintoeach classroomtoenhancethestudent’sabilitytoincreasetheirperformanceinallcontentstandards andbenchmarks.
·· Ensureallteachersarepreparedtointegratetechnologyeffectivelyintocurriculaandinstruction information,utilizationandcapacityofeachfacilitywasanalyzedasitrelatestotheState’s AdequacyStandards.
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2.5.1 Overview of District’s Technology Plan (continued)
Promotion of curricula and strategies that promote technology integration
- Allcurriculawillhavetechnologyintegrationplans(hardware··andsoftware)incorporatedintothem.
·· SmartBoardsand/ordesktopcamerasandprojectorswillbeincorporatedintoeachclassroomas fundsbecomeavailable.
AccordingtoresearchbyCARET(CenterforAppliedResearchinEducationalTechnology),“Technology’simpactonteachingandlearningisafunctionoftheextenttowhichsystematicallyincorporatedintoschoolplansthatdescribeveryspecificwaysthattechnologyisintegraltocurriculum,instructionandschooladministration.”
Professional Development
Annualtechnologytrainingforeachstaffmemberwillberequiredtokeepthemcurrentonthelatesthardwareandsoftwareavailableforeducation.
·· Provideon-goingtrainingintechnologywhenneeded.Answerquestionsregardinghardware, software,internetande-mailresources.Assistwithanytechnologicalproblemsthatmayarise.
··Teachersandstaffwillbeencouragedtoseekopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentin technology,suchasRETA,andIntelTeachtotheFuture.
Technology Type and Costs ·· Upkeepandreplacementofhardware
·· ReplacementandpurchaseofthelatestsoftwareandInternetaccess.
·· Costsmayvary,andotherfundingmaybesought.
Innovative Delivery Strategies
·· CommunicationofSchooleventsandactivitiesthroughawellmaintained,up-to-datewebsite consistingofschedules,classroomevents,dailyactivities,homeworkandclassroomassignments.
Benchmarks and Performance Standards
Informationtechnologywillhelplinkteacherstotheoverallworldwidecommunityofeducatorsandresourcesthatwillprovideincreasedaccesstopeersupportandadvice.
·· Studentswillcontinuetobeinthetopoftheirclusterinscoresandinthetop20percentinthe stateinCTBSandCompetencytestingscoresasaresultofincreasedaccesstotechnology availabletopracticeskillsinReadingandWriting.
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2.6 Energy Management Program
2.6.1 District-Wide Energy Management Program
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademypolicygoalistosavescarceresourceswithoutinfringementupontheeducationalmissionoftheSchoolDistrict.EffectiveenergymanagementisaresponsibilityofallSODApersonnelto:
··Improvethecomfortandsafetyofschools
··Provideavehicleforschoolstomakeimprovementswithoutupfrontcapitalexpenditures
Inanefforttoguaranteeenergysavings,alloperationsoftheSchoolfacilitiesaregovernedbythefollowingspecifics:
A. Lighting
1. Duringworkhours,alllightingwillbeturnedoffinanyareathatisunoccupiedwithcertain exceptions.Theseexceptionsincludecorridors,stairwells,exitsrequiredbycode,and inareaswithslow-startlighting.Slowstartlightingareasshouldbeturnedoffifareaistobe unusedforfourhoursormore.
2. Afternormalworkhours,alllightingwillbeturnedoffinunoccupiedareas.
3. Thefollowingstandardlightinglevelsshallbemaintained:
a.Classroomsandoffices-50footcandles.
b.Corridors-20footcandles.
c.Storage-10footcandles.
4. Lightsinboiler,electric,custodial,storageandotherserviceroomsaretobeturnedononly whilesomeoneisoccupyingtheroom. 5. Roomlightsaretobeturnedonbytheuser,notinadvancebythecustodian. 6. Ifnaturaldaylighteliminatestheneedforlights,theyshouldbeturnedoff. 7. Officelightsaretobeturnedoffduringbreaks,atlunchtime,andforanyperiodoftimewhen theofficeisnotoccupied. 8. Undernocircumstanceswilldecorativelightingbepermitted. 9. OnlyExteriorlightingthatprovidesilluminationforsafeentryintothebuildingoraccessto parkinglotswillbepermitted,alsoduringhoursrequiredforactivities.
B. Temperature Control
1. Temperaturesaretobemaintainedbetween70and75degreesduringbothheatingand coolingseasons.Specialconsiderationmaybegiventocertainpreschoolandspecial educationclassroomsifnecessary.
2. Personnelwillnotobstructunitventilators,ventilationductsorreturnairgrillswithbooks, charts,furniture,plants,etc.
3. Allwindowsanddoorsmustbekeptclosedduringtheheatingseasonandinareaswith refrigeratedairconditioninginoperation. 4. Usageofentrancesandexitstoallbuildingsshallbelimitedwherepossibletoprevent heating/coolingloss. 5. Brokenwindows,doors,etc.shallbereportedimmediatelyandrepairedinatimelymanner.
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2.6.1 District-Wide Energy Management Program (continued)
B. Temperature Control (continued)
6. Unauthorizedpersonnelorstudentsfoundtamperingwithtemperatureregulatingdevices suchasthermostatsorcontrolvalveswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
7. PortablespaceheatersofanykindarebannedfromusewithinDistrictfacilitiesasamatterof safety,exceptwhereprovidedbytheMaintenanceDepartment.
8. Employeesandstudentsareencouragedtowearsweaters,sweatshirts,orsimilarclothing whenitisapparentthattheheatingplantisnotuniformlymaintainingthedesired temperaturethroughoutallsectionsofafacility.
C. Scheduling
1. Smallgroupactivitieswillnotbescheduledinlargeareassuchasauditoriums,gymnasiums, ormulti-purposerooms.Useofsuchareaswillbecoordinatedwiththecustodialstafftoallow reducedlighting,heatingandcoolingduringperiodsofnon-use.
2. Attheendoftheschoolorofficeday,allwindowsshallbeclosed,theblindsorshadesdrawn toapproximately3/4thedistancefromthetopofthewindowtothewindowsill,andthelights turnedoff.Cleaningstaffwillturnlightsononlyfortheperiodwhenaspecificareaisbeing cleaned.
D. Other
1. Hotwaterforwashingandshowerswillbemaintainedat105degrees.Foodservice operationsrequiringhighertemperaturelevelsbycodeshalluseaseparateheaterorbooster.
2. Refrigeratorsand/orsimilarappliancesshallbelimitedintheirusetocertaindesignated areasasdeterminedbytheprincipalorsimilarfacilityauthority.
3. Electricairdeodorizersarenotauthorizedintheclassroomsorbuildings.
E. Summer Energy Tips
1. Remembertounplugallvendingmachines(drinksandsnacks)andtoremoveanyfoodthat willspoil.Ifmorethanonerefrigeratorisinuse,combinecontentsintoonerefrigeratorand unplugthosethatareempty.
2. Turnoffallpilotlightsfortheheatingsystemandwaterheatersifnotneeded.
3. Limitunnecessaryaccesstobuilding.
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3.1 Facility Goals & Concepts
3.1.1 Goals
TheSchoolofDreamsAcademy(SODA)wascreatedtoprovideauniqueprogramofeducationfor7ththrough12thgradestudentsthatwillpreparethemforthefuturebyencouragingindependent,self-motivatedlearningthatiscombinedwithspecialtyartsprogramsandservicelearningrequirements.Theschoolsfacilitygoalsincludethefollowing:
·· Supporttheschool’smission
·· Meetstudents’academicneedsbyallowingforself-pacedlearningindedicatedgradelevellearning labs,andprovidingallnecessaryspecialeducationservicestothemeettheeducationalneedsof thestudents.
·· Incorporateavarietyofinstructionalmethods,includingsmallandlargergroupinstruction, individualization,hands-onactivities,servicelearning,andspecialtyartsprograms.
·· ExceedstatestandardsasmeasuredbyindividualstudentgrowthontheNewMexicocriterion- referencedtest
·· LocatetheschoolinLosLunastogivestudentsinLosLunasandBelenacharterschoolalternative tothetraditionalpublicschoolsetting.
·· Partnerwithcommunityorganizationstoenhanceandsupplementtheeducationalprogram.
3.1.2 Concepts
Site Needs
InevaluatinglongtermsiteneedsSODAhasidentifiedthefollowingsiteconceptsthatwillhelpitmeetitschartergoals:
General
·· Adequatespaceonsiteformaintainingcurrentandfuturesiteactivities;
·· Facilityshouldbelocatedifpossibleatthecenterofthepopulationitserves,aswellas,nearpublic facilitiesthatcomplementtheinstructionalfacilitiesofSODA,suchaslibraries,parks,andhigher educationinstitutions;
·· Adequatesitespacetoaccommodatenecessarysupportfunctions,suchasstaffandvisitor parking,loading/unloadingforstudenttransportation,andusableandsafeoutdoorrecreation areas.
Function
·· Provideadequatepermanentspacetoaccommodatecurrentandfutureprogrammaticneeds;
·· Providesufficientandflexibleclassroomspacestoaccommodatevaryinggrouplearningsizes;
·· Maintainadjacencyofclassroomstoallowfortransitionbetweenschoolinstructionalspacesand specialtyprogramareas;
·· Provideforflexibilitytomeetfutureprogramneedsandstudentgradepopulationfluctuations;
·· Allowforcommunityuseoffacilitywithoutcompromisingsecurityforstudents,includingnight classes.
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3.1.2 Concepts (continued)
Sustainability
·· Providedaylightandviewstotheoutdoorstoenhancelearning;
·· Provideforonsitewaterretentioninsmallerareasthroughoutthesite,inlieuofdrainingtoone locationatthebottomofthesite.Usewaterharvestingtechniquesfromroofareasofthebuilding forirrigation;
·· Orientthebuildingsforenergyefficiency;
·· Reduceenergyusethroughinstallationofenergy-efficientsystemsanddevices,andthrough conservationpoliciesthatgovernenergy-usingbehaviors
Technology
·· Maintainaccesstoinformationtechnologyineveryclassroomtofacilitatecomputer-andInternet- basedinstruction;
·· Provideforeaseoftechnologyupgradesandwirelesscapabilities.
3.2.1 Space Summary
ThespacerequirementstoaccommodatetheprogramsofferedatSODAweredeterminedbasedontheneedsoftheschoolthroughinterviewswithstaffandadministration.Thespaceneedsanalysisidentifiesthetotalamountofsquarefootagerequiredbytheschooltoserveaprojectedenrollmentof425students,grades7-12intheircurrentleasedfacilities.
ThefollowingdescriptionsandallocationsofspacesidentifyallnecessaryspacesforSODAtomeettheschoolsprogrammaticrequirementsanddescribetherelationshipsthatareuniquetoeachspace.
3.2.1 Site Requirements
WhileSODAiscurrentlylocatedinprivateleasedfacilities,thecurrentgoaloftheschoolistobeinafacilitythatisdesignedfortheirspecificprogrammaticneedsby2015.Theproposedschoolsiteislocatedona17acreparcelthatallowsformultipleoutdooreducationandgatheringareas,accesstoallpartsofthefacilityandampleparkingforstudents,staffandcommunitymembers.
Whilethecurrentproposedsiteplanningconfigurationoftheschoolcoupledwiththefinancialstrategyfordevelopingthepropertycallsfortheschooltobelocatedononly7acresofthetotal17acresite,therewillbeplentyofareafortheschooltoexpandandofferthestudentsadditionaleducationalopportunities.
Thefacilitymasterplancallsforanelementaryschooltobelocatedonaportionoftheremaining10acresofthesite,incloseproximitytotheschoolinordertotakeadvantageofsharedusespaces.Currently,parentsofstudentsareresponsiblefortheirtransportationtoandfromschool.Thechartbelowidentifiesthespecificsiteneeds:
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SITE REQUIREMENTS Number Unite Size Total GSF AcresMiddle School/HighSchool Permanent Buildings 1 52,146 52,146 1.20
Amphitheater 1 6,000 6,000 0.14Student/Staff/Visitor Parking 150 350 52,500 1.21
Outdoor Activity Area 1 10,000 10,000 0.23Fleet Parking 10 700 7,000 0.16
Construction Program Staging 1 10,000 10,000 0.23Future MS/HS outdoor Activity Area 1 174,240 174,240 4.00Future Elementary School Buildings 1 35,700 35,700 0.82
Future Outdoor ES Outdoor Activity Area 1 43,560 43,560 1.00Additional Future ES Parking AEA 40 350 14,000 0.32
CombinedBus Drop-Off Arrea 1 30,000 30,000 0.69Net Area 435,146 9.99
(Tare = roads, landscaping/hardscape and unusable area) Tare @ 25% 108,787 2.50Total Gross Aea Needed 543,933 12.49
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3.2.3 Descriptions and Diagrams of Required Spaces Administration Area
Theadministrationareaislocatedtoprovidetwocriticalfunctionsfortheschool.Thefunctionsareembeddedintheschoolmission:
·· Secure“gatekeeper”functionattheentrytocontrolwhoentersthebuilding.
·· Welcomeallvisitorsandfacilitatetheapplicationprocessfornewstudents.
·· DirectaccesstotheServiceLearningAreatomonitorgroupsandstaging.
·· Inadditiontothesecurelobbyareawithareception/securityandwaitingarea,theadministration coreprovidesspaceforthePrincipal,administrativeassistant,OfficeManager,andHealthArea (clinicroomandnurseoffice).TheTeacher’sworkroomspaceisneededforpreparationofteaching materialsandteacherplanning.
Core Classrooms - Learning Laboratories
TheprimaryeducationmodelatSODAistheEducation20-20programforgrades7th-12th.Thiseducationmodelutilizesaself-pacededucationplanforeachstudentandtheschoolusesalarge“computer”labenvironmentforprogramdeliverywhichallowsfor32-40studentsinoneclassroom.TheLearningLabsarethecorecomponentoftheSODAcurriculumandeachlabre-quiresalockablestorageroomformaterialsandcomputerequipment.Whilemanyeducationalenvironmentspointtoawireless/laptopmodel,theSODAneedisbaseduponthefollowingkeyideas:
Diagnostic computer testing
Interactivecomputerprogramsfordeliveryofcorecurriculum:·· Studentsdonotowncomputers/laptopsanddependupontheschoolcomputers (homework/self-study).
·· Securitydrivesfacilitydecisions-computerlabiseasilysecuredandmonitored.
·· Thelocationofthecomputerlabsadjacenttoadministrationisidealtosupporttestingandstudy.
Whiletheschool,initsearlystages,usedcombinedLearningLabsthathavecombinedgradelevels andasenrollmentincreasedSODA’shasmorerecentlytendedtodividetheselargerlabsinto smallerlabsforbetterteachertostudentratio.SODAwantstohavemorethanoneLearning Labpergradelevelingrades7th-12thgrades.
Small Group Classrooms
Whiletheschool’seducationalmodeliscomputerbased,thereisaneedtohavesmallhalf-sizeclassroomswithstoragecabinetsforsmallgrouppullouttoprovidesupplementarycurriculumservicestostudents.Theintentionistohaveonehalf-sizeclassroompergradelevelandwhentheseclassroomsarenotinuse,theycanbeusedtoprovidespecialeducationservicesandasstudyareasforstudents.
Multi-Use Classroom
Theexistingmulti-useclassroomatSODAisusedprimarilyforbandandinstrumentinstruction.Theclassroomhasdedicatedinstrumentandmusicstorageareas.Inadditiontoitsuseasamusicclassroom,itisalsousedasagatheringareaforstudentsforlargegroupmeetingsandlectures.
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Science Laboratories
Aspartoftheadditionalsquarefootageneededattheexistingfacilityanewsciencelabwillbeprovidedforusebystudentsintheuppergradelevelsandasecondwillbenecessaryoncetheschoolreachescapacity.Forthelowergradelevels7th-9th,thesciencecurriculumusespresentationofinformationwithinteractivecomputerprograms,hands-onsciencekitsandsciencetextbooks(bookanddigital).Thismethodisadequatebutnotfulfillingthemissionofhigheracademicachievementenvisioned.
Afullsciencelabwillprovideworkinglaboratoryareaswithcounter-topspaceforexperiments.Thisincludesaccesstowater,power,portablegasburners,andafullarrayofscienceequipmentappropriatetothehighschoolsciencecurriculum.Theclassroomshallbeofsufficientsizetostorebasiclaboratorymaterials(glassware/utensils)andequipment.Specializedequipmentwillbestoredinsciencecabinetsanddistributedasneeded.
Student Dining Facilities
SODAdoesnotcurrentlycookorservefood.Theschoolassumesthatstudentswillbringlunchorpurchaselunchfromtheschool’sfoodvendor.However,inthenewfacility,itisdesiredtopre-parefoodandserveitinthenewmulti-usefacility:
·· UseofthenewMulti-purposeArea·· Outdoorcourtyardwithseatingandtablesforuseinwarmweather(futureconsideration)
Service Learning
Acentralcommonareaisrequiredforinformalgatheringtosupportstrongrelationshipsbetweenstudentsandcommunity.Theareaalsoprovidesawaitingareaforthetransitiontimebetweendayclassesandeveningclasses.Wirelessaccessisprovidedthroughouttheschoolandcommonareaalsoservesasastudyarea.
Media Center
SODAdoesnotprovideaformalmediacenter.Theschoolisfocusedonprovidingdigitalaccesstoinformationandsharedusewithexistingneighborhoodlibraries.
Art
Oneoftheschool’ssignatureprogramsisvisualarts,whichincludespainting,drawing,ceramics,sculptureandotherartmedia.Theartclassroomisusedtodeliveralltypesofthevisualartsprogramandneedstohaveadedicatedstorageandkilnroomtoprovidetheeducationalprogram.
Performing Arts
AnothersignatureprogramatSODAisthePerformingArts,thecurrentclassroomisdedicatedprimarilytodance,howevernowthatenrollmenthasincreased,andamusicprogramisoffered,theprogramwillincludedramaandmusicprogramsthatwillrequireadditionalspace.Theperformingartsclassroomwillneedtohavegeneralstorage,propstorageandchangingroomsincorporatedintothefinaldesign.Thereisalsoarecordingroomandcontrolroomrequired.
Summary
TheSpaceNeedsWorksheetshowninthefollowingsectionidentifiestheschoolsspaceneeds.Withtherecentadditionof6,000squarefeetofclassroomtheschoolcurrentlyisat21,500totalnetsquarefeetandhasacapacityof380students.ThetablepresentedisapreliminarytoolfortheeducationspecificationprocessforthePhaseIIfacility.
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4.1 Capital Funding
4.1.1 Historic and Current Funding
Initssecondyearofoperations,SODAreceivedfacilitiesfundingfromthePSCOCleaseallowancetosatisfyitsentirebudget.Thiscostisapproximately$700perstudentperyear,andwillvaryslightlyfromyeartoyear.The40-dayofficialenrollmentnumberfortheacademicyearof2010-11was181.SODAcurrentlyhas190studentsatthistime.However,withanofficialenrollmentof181,theleaseallowancefundingwastotalapproximately$106,467thisschoolyear.
4.1.2 Current Capital Expenses
Currentleaseexpensesforthefacilityare$319,752annuallyandthisexpensewillincreaseasadditionalsquarefootageisneeded.Operationalfundscovertheshortfallfromleasepayments.
4.1.3 Potential Sources of Revenue
ThefollowingsourcesoffundingforfacilitiescapitalprojectsmaybeaccessedbySchoolofDreams:
·· FutureannualleasepaymentfromPSCOCForplanningpurposes,thefundingamountexpected fromthePSCOCwillcontinueannuallyatroughly$700perMEM.Whenenrollmentincreasesto theprojectedlevelof525,theleasepaymentswillincreasetoatotalofapproximately$367,500 annually.
AnnualdistributionperMEMofmillleviesfromtheLosLunasPublicSchools(LLPS)HB33isapotentialsourceoffunds,iftheschoolentersintoaMemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU)withthedistrictbeforethenextelection(2015).BasedondistributionperMEMtocharterschoolscurrentlyholdingMOUs,fundswouldbeexpectedat$662/MEMx525=$347,550.
·· PSCOCcapitaloutlay,acompetitiveprocess(seenextpage)
·· Legislativeappropriation
·· Design,Build,Lease,PurchaseOption
·· Federalgrants
·· Privatefund-raising(giftsandgrants)
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4.1.4 Capitalization Potential
Theschoolwillreceiveapproximately$42,000-$55,000peryearadditionallyasenrollmentincreasesuntilitmax’soutat525students.
School Year Enrollment Total MEM Reim (@ $700 cash flow per student)
2010-2011 181 $126,700.00
2011-2012 242 $169,400.00
2012-2013 308 $215,600.00
2013-2014 378 $264,600.00
2014-2015 448 $313,600.00
2015-2016 525 $367,500.00
4.1.4 Capitalization Potential
TheNewMexicolegislatureprovidescapitalfundingforpublicschools,througheitherdirectallocationorcapitaloutlayfromthePSCOC,forrenewalornewconstructionprojects.Eachschoolfacilityinthestateisrankedwithrespecttoallotherfacilitiesinthestate,andassignedaconditionindexvaluewhichdescribesphysicalandprogrammaticdeficiencies.TheNewMexicoconditionindex(NMCI)valueisacompositederivedfromthecosttorepairdeficienciesasrelatedtothereplacementcostofthefacilities.
Charterschoolsareeligibleforfundingafteroperatingsuccessfullyforsixconsecutiveyears(firstyearforplanninginadvanceofopening,secondthroughfifthyearsforoperations,andsixthyearforcharterrenewalprocess).SODAwillbeeligiblewhenithasundergonethecharterrenewalprocess(AY2014-15).FundingfromthePSCOCfollowsamatchingformulathatvariesbydistrict.State-charteredschoolsfollowtheformulaofthedistrictwheretheyarelocated.SODAwouldfollowtheLLPSmatchingformula(currently,thestateshareequals81%,requiringa19%localmatch).
PSCOCsatisfiesfacilityfundingneedsstatewidebymeetingthegreatestneedsfirst.ThePSCOCgenerallyfundsawardapplicationsforprojectsinthetop100ontherankedlistofpublicschoolfacilitiesneedsineachfundingcycle.
PSCOCfundingisappliedprimarilytocorrectdeficienciesinafacility.Deficienciesareprioritizedbasedonastatutethatoutlinestheprioritizationcriteriafordeficienciescorrection(6.27.41ofNMAC).1
TheSODAfacilityiscurrentlyrankedat721.
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4.2.1 Financial Challenges for a Charter School
TheactionstakenbytheSchoolofDreamsAcademyaretheresultofdefiningneedsandthenexploringfinancialoptionswhichmustalsobewithinrealisticfinancialresourcescurrentlyavailabletoNewMexicoCharterschools.SchoolofDreamsAcademy,asapubliccharterschool,hasseveraloptionstopurchase,leaseorlease/purchaseclassroomspaceasopposedtotraditionalschoolbuildingestablishment.
Acharterschoolisgrantedfundingperyearbaseduponstudentenrollmentonthe40thday.SchoolofDreamsAcademyhasestablishedasuccessfuleducationalmodel,attractedandsustainedenrollment,andplansforincreasedenrollmentinthenearfuture.Theschoolthroughitsfoundationsanditsfacilitydevelopmentmanagementconsultanthasidentifiedmultipleopportunitiesforfundingtheirnewschoolprojectatverycompetitiverates.Indoingsotheyareabletostretchthefundingdollarstomeetthechallengesofhousinganeducationalprogram.
The sources of income for the state charter school are the following:
·· LeasereimbursementdollarsfromtheStateofNMbaseduponenrollment. Thisiscurrentlyavalueof$735perenrolledstudent.
·· Anon-profitfoundation,TheSchoolofDreamsEducationFoundation,wasformedin2013forthe solepurposesofacquiringorbuildinganewfacilityfortheSchool.TheFoundationwillalsoraise fundsbyapplyingforgrantsandloansforthefacility.
Facility expenses for the School of Dreams Academy include:
·· Leaseofclassroomspaceincludingthecostfornecessaryimprovementstosupportthe educationalneedsofstudentsandtomeetPSFAAdequacyStandards.
·· Buildingrenovationcostsandsiteimprovementcosts.
Operational Cost:
·· Averageutilitycostdependingontheacquiredleasespace
·· Faculty&Staffsalaries
- OtherOperationalcostsrelatedtodeliveringtheeducationalprogramoftheSchool
4.2.2 Owner/Developer/School Relations
ThesuccessfulcollaborationbetweenHanson&PrezzanoBuildersandtheSchoolofDreamsAcademyisanenormousaccomplishmentforbenefitofstudents.Agreementsbetweenbothpartiesachievedthefollowing:
Thebuilder/developerhasmadetenantimprovementstothebuildingandsiteforSchoolof DreamsAcademy.Theleaseamountisbaseduponbaseleasecostwithamortizedrenovation/ improvementcosts.Theannualleaseratefortheschoolincreasesannuallywiththeleaseratefor the2014/15schoolyearat$319,752.SchoolofDreamsAcademyisresponsibleforfunding thegapbetweenleasereimbursementincomeandactualleasecost.
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4.3.1 Capital Needs
DuringtherecentFacilityMasterPlanprocessconductedthisyear,thesteeringcommitteeidentifiedthreeoptionsforprovidingfuturefacilitiestoaccommodateSODA’sspaceneedsinconjunctionwiththeincreaseinenrollment.Theyincludethefollowing:
1. Continuetoleasetheexistingfacilitiesandaddsquarefootageuntilenrollmentincreases suchthatrelocationtonewfacilitiesarerequired.
2. Acquirethecurrentfacilitiesthatarebeingleasedandconstructaddition
3. AcquirelandandbuildanewfacilityintheLosLunasArea
ThefollowingparagraphsdescribethethreeoptionsandcostsinconjunctionwiththeabilityofSchoolofDreamstocapitalizethosecostsgiventheexpectedcashflow.Option1isthepreferredoptionforaccommodatingSODA’sshorttermfuturespaceneeds,howevertheschoolhasreachedacapimposedbythesizeofthefacilityandcannotreachitsofficialcapbecausethereisnomorespacetogrowintoattheexistingsite.
Nowthattheirenrollmentreaches390students,thecurrentfacilitiesareveryovercrowdedandoverutilized.Thefollowingconsistsoftheschool’sbestcollectivethinkingbyboththeBoardofgovernorsoftheschoolandtheBoardofDirectorsoftheirfoundation,theirdevelopmentconsultantandfinancialadvisors.
Option 1 - ContinuetoLeaseExistingFacilitiesandaddsquarefootageasneeded.
Theoptionentailscontinuingtoleasetheexistingfacilitiesandleasingadditionalsquarefootageasneededasenrollmentincreases.Theschoolcurrentlyoccupiesbothbuildingscompletelyandhasleasedspaceintheformoftwoportablesforatotalof24,500squarefeet.Inpreparationfortheincreaseinenrollmentfortheupcomingschoolyear,SODAisfacingamajordilemma,inthatthereisnomorespaceavailabletoleaseandaddenrollment.Inotherwords,theenrollmentattheexistingsiteiscappedbytheavailablespacetolease.Thenorthbuildingwillonlyhave1,500squarefeetremainingwhichiscurrentlybeingleasedbyaprivatebusinessandisunavailableatthistime.
Aspartofthestaterequirementthatallcharterschoolsbeinapublicbuildingownedbyschooldistrict,state,stateinstitution,politicalsubdivisionofstate,federalgovernment,federalagency,tribalgovernment;unlesstheschoolhasenteredintoaleasepurchaseagreement.In2015-2015,withtheexpectedenrollmentincrease,SODAwillneedtoconsiderwhethertomoveforwardwithOption2or3.
Option 2 - AcquireExistingFacilitiesandConstructionAddition
Thisoptionwouldincludethepurchaseoftheexistingsiteandfacilitiesthatarecurrentlybeingleasedandconstructingadditionalclassroomstoaccommodatetheincreasedenroll¬mentandprogramneeds.Ifanagreementcanbereachedonareasonablepurchaseprice,theexistingfacilitiescouldbeacquiredandnewconstructioncompletedthroughadesign,build,lease,purchaseagreementwithaprivatefinancier.
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Option 3 - AcquireNewPropertyandConstructNewFacility
TheoptionincludespurchasingpropertyinLosLunas(oracquiringalease/purchaseagreement)thatwillprovideSODAwithenoughacreagetoexpandinthefutureandmeetallsiteneeds.Ideallythepropertyshouldbeabletosupportthenewfacility,parking,andoutdoorgatheringandsportsareasaswellasbeaccessiblebypublictransportation.Onceanalternativesiteisprocured,anewfacilitywillbeconstructedandthesitedevelopedtoprovidethefacilitiesneededfortheschoolsprogramrequirementsthroughthedesign,build,lease,purchaseagreementwithaprivatefinancier.
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4.4.1 Recommended Short Term Option 1
Option 1 - ContinuetoLeaseExistingFacilitiesandaddsquarefootageasneeded.
Continuetoleaseexistingfacilitiesandaddadditionalsquarefootagetomeetincreasedenrollment.Withtheexpectedenrollmentincreaseexpectedforthe2011/12schoolyear,SODAwillneedtoleaseanadditional4,500squarefeetofspacewithintheexistingfacilities.
Thecurrentleaseexpensesfortheexisting16,500squarefeetis$319,752withtheschoolreceiving$106,467fromthePSCOCMEMreimbursement.Theschoolcurrentlysupplementsthereimbursementwith$213,295fromoperations.Beginningthe2011/12schoolyeartheleasepaymentswillbeincreasingto$429,202andwillincludetheadditionalsquarefootage.Withenrollmentexpectedtoincreaseto410studentsnextyearthePSCOCMEMreimbursementisanticipatedtobe$169,400,whichwillstillrequiretheschooltosupplementtheleasepaymentswith$259,802fromoperations.
BaseduponthePSCOCMEMreimbursementschedulebelowitwilltakeuntilthe2015/16schoolyeartobegintoclosethegapinreimbursementandthesupplementationofoperationcosts.However,thisisunattainableasthecapacityoftheexistingfacilitiescannotsupporttheenrollmentof525students.ThePSCOCMEMreimbursementcouldbeusedtowardstheacquisitionofnewfacilities.
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School Year Enrollment Total MEM/Lease (@ $735 cash flow per student)
2010-2011 181 $126,700.00*
2011-2012 242 $169,400.00*
2012-2013 308 $223,000.00**
2013-2014 378 $275,050.00**
2014-2015 400 $295,000.00***
2015-2016 425 $312,375.00***
2016-2017 450 $330,750.00***
*(Calculated using Lease Reimbursement amount of $700/FTE)
**(Calculated using Lease Reimbursement amount of $725/FTE)
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4.4.2 Property Acquisition Withoutbeingabletoaddasignificantfacilityaddition,theexistingleasedfacilitiesarenowovercapacity.Afterpreliminarynegotiationstoacquiretheexistingfacilityprovedtobetoocostlyandunobtainable,itisapparentthatthisisnotaviableoption.Therefore,theschoolwillneedtoconsiderOption2tomeetSODA’sfacilityneeds.
Option 2 - AcquireNewPropertyandConstructNewAddition
Atthistimethecurrentfacilitiesdon’tmeettheschool’sneeds.Theexistingleasedoeshaveaprovisionforpropertyacquisitionfromthecurrentowner.Thetotalnetsquarefootagethatwouldbeavailableforpurchaseis22,500squarefeetandanadditional25,000squarefootadditionwouldbeneededtomeettheprogramrequirementsfor525students.Thepropertyhasexistinginfrastructureandadequateparkingavailableonafouracrelot.Whiletheschoolhasthefirstrightofrefusaloption,thepropertyisnotcurrentlylistedforsale.
Option 2 - ConstructionofNew47,875SFfacility
LandAcquisition(6.5AcresMin) ..........................................................$898,000Infrastructure..........................................................................................$500,000NewConstruction ............................................................................... $7,200.000Furnishings .............................................................................................$400,000SoftCosts ........................................................................................... $2,000,000
Total Project Cost ................................................................... $ 10,998,000.00
Option 3 - Acquire New Property and Construct New FacilityIndeterminingthesizeofthenewfacility,theschool’seducationprogramwastakenintoaccountasidentifiedinSection5.DuetothenatureoftheschoolseducationprogramofEducation20/20whichallowsforaself-pacedlearningenvironmentinlargecomputerlabs,thesquarefootageperstudentcanbereducedto90squarefeetforanewfacility,whichisbelowthemaximumamountallowedforhighschoolsof145squarefeetperstudentforanenrollmentof525.
Option 3 - Property Acquisition & Facility Addition
PropertyAcquisition(4Acres+Buildings) ...................................... $5,200,000Infrastructure.........................................................................................$555,650NewConstruction(25,375SF) ..........................................................$4,375,000Furnishings ............................................................................................$400,000SoftCosts .......................................................................................... $1,200,000
Total Project Cost ........................................................................$ 11,330,650
4.4.1 Recommended Short Term Option 1Thechartbelowidentifiesthetimelinethattheschoolwillneedtofollowinordertohavefacilitiesreadyfortheincreaseinenrollmentexpectedin2016/17.
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4.4.3 Priority Implementation Timeline
Thechartbelowidentifiesthetimelinethattheschoolwillneedtofollowinordertohavefacilitiesreadyfortheincreaseinenrollmentexpectedin2014/15.
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Option 2 - AcquireNewPropertyandConstructNewFacility
TheoptionincludespurchasingpropertyinLosLunas(oracquiringalease/purchaseagreement)thatwillprovideSODAwithenoughacreagetoexpandinthefutureandmeetallsiteneeds.Ideallythepropertyshouldbeabletosupportthenewfacility,parking,outdoorgatheringandsportsareasaswellasbeaccessiblebypublictransportation.Onceanalternativesiteisprocured,anewfacilitywillbeconstructedandthesitedeveloped
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5.1 Facility Inventory
Facility Name State ID Address ZIP Phone Fax Principal / Site
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SODA Mid and High School 505001 1800 Main St 87031 505-866-7632 505-866-0780 Mr. Ogas 2010 3 2010 4.16 5.00 Leased 20,345 2,500 22,845 7th-12th 381 14 2 4 18.0 22% 60.0
Sub-Totals 5.00 20,345 2,500 22,845 381 14.00 2.00 4.00 18.00 22.2% 60.0
Administration and SupportAdmin. Office 505001 1800 Main St 87031 505-866-7632 505-866-0780 Mr. Ogas 2010 3 2010 4.16 0 Leased 0 0 0.0 NA NA
Sub-Totals 5.00 0 0 0 0.00
District Totals 5.00 20,345 2,500 22,845 0.00 496.00 14.00 2.00 4.00 18.00
School of Dreams Academy Facility InventoryFacilities Inventory Data
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5.2 Site/School Detail
5.2.1 School of Dreams Academy
InordertodevelopacomprehensiveCapitalImprovementPlanforSchoolofDreamsCharterSchool,itmustfirstbeacknowledgedthattheconditionofthefacilityisdirectlyrelatedtotheoverallenvironmentinwhichteachingandlearningoccurs.Toobjectivelydeterminetheexistingconditionsofschoolfacilitiesandsites,comprehensivefacilityassessmentswereconductedbyPCM,Inc.,inconjunctionwiththePSFAFacilityAssessorDennisSchneider.Therewerefourcomponentstothefacilityassessmentprocesswhichtookintoconsiderationthefollowing:
- The“actual”··physicalconditionofallbuildingsystems
·· Siteconditions(playgrounds,bus/parentpick-up&dropparking,etc.)
·· Theavailabilityoftechnologyateachsite
·· Theeducationalsuitability/adequacystandards
Thefacilityassessmentsweredevelopedusinganindustrystandardscoringsystem;thatworksinconjunctionwiththeStateofNewMexico’sFacilityAssessmentDatabase.AnyrecentlycompletedrenovationandfacilityimprovementprojectsshouldbedocumentedinthePSFAFacilityAssessmentDatabase(FAD)andanyremainingfacilitycapitalimprovementprojectsneedtobeprioritizedaccordingly.
Thefacilityassessmentprocessinvolvesdetailedassessmentstoaddressbuildingsystems,codeconcerns,accessibilityandenvironmentalconcerns,siteissues,buildingfunctionalityandadequacystandardscompliance.Aspartoftheoverallfacilityassessmentthefollowingisalistingofsomeofthemajoritemsthatwereincluded:
·· TrafficPatterns
·· Parent&Busdropandpick-up
·· SafetyandSecurity
·· LearningStyleVariety
·· Classroomssizes
·· LibraryAdjacency
·· Storage
·· EaseofSupervision
Finalresultsoftheassessmentreportswereusedindeterminingtheneededfacilityimprovementsandsystemsreplacement.
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Sampling Of Observed Conditions - Building Systems
- Outdatedandobsoleteelectricaldistributionandbranchpanelswith··limitedcircuitcapacity.
·· EnergyefficientlightfixturesusingT-8lampsandballasts
·· ParentandBusdrop-offandpickupareaimprovementsneeded.
·· Agedplumbingandsewersystemsneedingreplacement.
·· AgedandobsoleteHVACequipmentincludingchilledwaterandhotwatercirculatingpumpsand piping,fancoilunits,andexhaustfans.
·· Agedandwornroofsystems.
·· Hotwaterboilers,storagetanks,andpipingrequiringreplacement.
·· HazardousMaterial-flooring,ceilings,mastic,pipinginsulation,etcrequireimmediateremediation andremoval.
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5.8 Detailed Space & Room Requirements (Ed. Spec)
Allclassroomspaceshallbesufficientforappropriateeducationalprogramsfortheclasslevelneedsandshallmeetorexceedtherequirementsper6.27.30.8-22ACADEMICCLASSROOMSPACEAdequacyStandardsStatuteasfollows:
5.8.1 Technology & Communications Criteria
Classrooms – For each General and Special classroom space as follows:
1.Wirelesscapabilityineachinstructionalroomtosupport25studentcomputersat 100Mbpsand1hard-wiredinstructorcomputercoaxialwiringtosupportcablebroadcasts.
Devices
1.Computers-Laptoportabletcomputersfor25studentsineveryinstructionalroomEachtablet shallhaveakeyboardandwirelessmouseforeachdesktopcomputerforeachstaff.
2.PeripheralDevices-Classrooms-Onesmartboardorwhiteboardpensystemperinstructional roominterconnectedhardwaretoprojectioncapabilityineachinstructionalroombywayof mediahub,LCDprojector,andprojectionscreen.
3.Network-Networkingcapabilitiesinclude:mediahubtoprojector,audiosystem,anddigitallarge screenTV.
Communications
1.Firealarmandemergencynotificationsystem.Aschoolfacilityshallhaveafirealarmand emergencynotificationsystemasrequiredbyapplicablestatefirecodesandemergency procedures.
2.2-waycommunicationsystem.Aschoolfacilityshallhavea2-wayinternalcommunicationsystem betweenacentrallocationandeachclassroom,isolatedofficespace,library,physicaleducation space,cafeteria,andotherregularly-usedspaces.
5.8.2 Power Criteria
Providepowerforthenewbuildingsthroughprimaryandsecondarydistributionsystemsperapplicablecodesandfinalengineeringdesigndrawingsforthecampusandeachindividualbuilding.Eachclassroomwillhaveminimumof3-quadplex110/120vreceptaclesperwall,withanyadditionalreceptaclesperrequirementsforeachspecificroom.Inaddition,specificspecialclassroomsmayhaveneedfor220/240vreceptacles.Seeattachedroomcriteriasheets.
5.8.3 Lighting and Day Lighting Criteria
1.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallhavealightsystemcapableofmaintainingatleast 50foot-candlesofwell-distributedlight.Provideappropriatetasklightinginspecialtyclassrooms whereenhancedvisibilityisrequired.
2.Thelightlevelshallbemeasuredataworksurfacelocatedintheapproximatecenterofthe classroom,betweencleanlightfixtures.
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5.8 Detailed Space & Room Requirements
5.8.4 Environmental Conditioning Criteria
3.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallhaveaheating,ventilationandairconditioning (HVAC)systemcapableofmaintainingatemperaturebetween68and75degreesFahrenheit withfulloccupancy.
4.Thetemperatureshallbemeasuredataworksurfaceintheapproximatecenterofthe classroom.
5.Eachgeneral,scienceandartsclassroomshallhaveanHVACsystemthatcontinuallymovesair andiscapableofmaintainingaCO2levelofnotmorethan1,200partspermillion.
6.Theairqualityshallbemeasuredataworksurfaceintheapproximatecenteroftheclassroom. [6.27.30.12NMAC-N,9/1/02;A,8/31/05;A,12/14/07]
5.8.5 Classroom Acoustics Criteria
7. Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallbemaintainableatasustainedbackgroundsound leveloflessthan55decibels.
8.Thesoundlevelshallbemeasuredataworksurfaceintheapproximatecenteroftheclassroom.
5.8.6 Furnishing and Equipment Criteria
1.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallcontainaworksurfaceandseatforeachstudent intheclassroom.Theworksurfaceandseatshallbeappropriateforthenormalactivityofthe classconductedintheroom.
2.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallhaveaworksurfaceandseatfortheteacherand fortheaideassignedtotheclassroom,anditshallhavesecurestorageforstudentrecordsthat islocatedintheclassroomorisconvenienttoaccessfromtheclassroom.
3.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallhaveanerasablesurfaceandasurfacesuitable forprojectionpurposes,appropriateforgroupclassroominstruction,andadisplaysurface.A singlesurfacemaymeetoneormoreofthesepurposes.
5.8.7 Table Types
1.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallhaveaworksurfaceandseatforeachstudentin theclassroom.Theworksurfaceandseatshallbeappropriateforthenormalactivityoftheclass conductedintheroom.
5.8.8 Storage Types
1.Eachgeneralandspecialtyclassroomshallhavestorageforclassroommaterialsoraccessto convenientlylocatedstorage,anditshallhavesecurestorageforstudentrecordsthatislocated intheclassroomorisconvenienttoaccessfromtheclassroom.
5.8.9 Criteria Sheets
PleaserefertotheprovidedRoomCriteriasheetsasappropriateinformationtosupportindividualspacerecommendations.