tcaps' school closing criteria
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Good evening, thank you for Good evening, thank you for coming out tonight.coming out tonight.
We are here primarily for the purpose of gathering We are here primarily for the purpose of gathering information and listening to public inputinformation and listening to public input..
A g e n d aA g e n d aPresentation on the school closing process Presentation on the school closing process (sharing the facts the Board of Education is working with)
Answer any clarifying questions surrounding the presentation Answer any clarifying questions surrounding the presentation and processand process
Open the floor to all questions and comments related to Long Open the floor to all questions and comments related to Long Range Master Planning and the school closing processRange Master Planning and the school closing process
Revised 05/31/07
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Why is TCAPS Why is TCAPS considering closingconsidering closing
up to three elementary up to three elementary schools?schools?
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maintain small class sizesmaintain small class sizes
preserve high quality programspreserve high quality programs
ensure every TCAPS graduate is ensure every TCAPS graduate is well prepared to succeed in the well prepared to succeed in the futurefuture
In order to:In order to:
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A number of external factorsA number of external factorsare stimulating change:are stimulating change:
school reform that includes greater school reform that includes greater rigor in the high school curriculumrigor in the high school curriculum
state budget woes that jeopardize state budget woes that jeopardize adequate funding supportadequate funding support
slightly declining enrollmentslightly declining enrollment
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School reform that includes School reform that includes greater rigor in the high greater rigor in the high
school curriculumschool curriculum
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High School GraduationHigh School GraduationRequirements are IncreasingRequirements are Increasing
VPAA=Visual Performing Applied ArtsLOTE=Language Other Than English – added to graduation requirements with class of 2016
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State budget woes that State budget woes that jeopardize adequate funding jeopardize adequate funding
supportsupport
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TCAPS’ Structural Deficit
7274767880828486889092
'02/03 '03/04 '04/05 '05/06 '06/07 '07/08 '08/09
Total RevenuesTotal Expenses
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Slightly declining enrollmentSlightly declining enrollment
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Elementary Enrollment HistoryElementary Enrollment History
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Enrollment/CapacitiesEnrollment/CapacitiesThere are currently 16 elementary schools within TCAPS operating in 15 separate sites (Central Grade and Montessori share the Central Grade site). The total enrollments and capacities for these 15 sites are indicated below:
Data from 9/27/06 enrollment report
School K-6 Enrollment K-5 Enrollment Capacity Bertha Vos 295 258 300 Blair 345 295 350 Central Grade 313 281 TAG 123 88 Montessori 270 262
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Cherry Knoll 377 335 350 Courtade 281 237 325 Eastern 328 286 300 East Junior High 71 0 N/A Glenn Loomis 295 249 325 Interlochen 316 269 325 Long Lake 277 239 325 Norris 274 247 300 Old Mission 208 179 275 Silver Lake 356 308 325 Traverse Heights 205 205 350 Westwoods 399 344 450 Willow Hill 337 287 350 Totals 5070 4369 5425
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Enrollment/CapacitiesEnrollment/Capacities
School K-6 Enrollment K-5 Enrollment Capacity Bertha Vos 295 258 300 Blair 345 295 350 Central Grade 313 281 TAG 123 88 Montessori 270 262
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Cherry Knoll 377 335 350 Courtade 281 237 325 Eastern 328 286 300 East Junior High 71 0 N/A Glenn Loomis 295 249 325 Interlochen 316 269 325 Long Lake 277 239 325 Norris 274 247 300 Old Mission 208 179 275 Silver Lake 356 308 325 Traverse Heights 205 205 350 Westwoods 399 344 450 Willow Hill 337 287 350 Totals 5070 4369 5425
Switching from K-6 to K-5 means701 fewer elementary students.
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The guiding principles of the Long The guiding principles of the Long Range Master Planning process:Range Master Planning process:
Student achievement is the highest priority
Keep class sizes as small as possible
Maintain the quality and variety of the curriculum
Give parents options: open enrollment, preschool, half-day or all-day kindergarten, etc.
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Maintaining programs and small class sizes is more important than keeping buildings open
Geography is a big factor when redistricting
School closings and redistricting will be challenging for those affected
The guiding principles The guiding principles (cont’d.)(cont’d.)
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1. Enrollment trends:• Building• District (Jr. High implications)
2. Where to reassign students:• Student proximity and…• Space available at nearby buildings
3. Number of walkers attending the school4. Accessibility from other areas of the district5. Site issues:
• Age and condition of building• Transportation and parking• Playground and property• Long term viability/future uses
6. Financial implications7. Open enrollment implications – Numbers in and out8. Other
Criteria for Closing a SchoolCriteria for Closing a School- Factors to Consider -- Factors to Consider -
TCAPS 2004TCAPS 2004
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Criteria for Closing a SchoolCriteria for Closing a School- Factors to Consider -- Factors to Consider -
Number of students displacedNet open enrollment – in vs. out Number of walkers
Proximity to non-TCAPS public schools
Historical significanceCurrent enrollment and projected trend
Cost of renovation to meet 21st century needs
Size and flexibility of building/site for TCAPS purposes
Value of property for other uses
Transportation implications – length and cost
The ten criteria listed below are based upon public input, previous The ten criteria listed below are based upon public input, previous TCAPS closings and an analysis of processes used in other districts TCAPS closings and an analysis of processes used in other districts and are in no particular order.and are in no particular order.
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Blair ElementaryBlair Elementary opened 1990opened 1990
Courtade ElementaryCourtade Elementary opened 1991opened 1991
Old Mission ElementaryOld Mission Elementary reconstructed 2006reconstructed 2006
Silver Lake ElementarySilver Lake Elementary opened 1987opened 1987
Traverse Heights ElementaryTraverse Heights Elementary reconstructed 2007reconstructed 2007
Westwoods ElementaryWestwoods Elementary opened 1990opened 1990
The following six elementary schools have been The following six elementary schools have been removed from consideration for school closing:removed from consideration for school closing:
These buildings were removed from consideration for closure since they all meet 21st century educational environmental standards having either been built or having undergone reconstruction in the last 20 years.
All other buildings will be at least 50 years old by the fall of 2008.
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Possible Number ofPossible Number ofStudents DisplacedStudents Displaced
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Net Open EnrollmentNet Open EnrollmentIn and OutIn and Out
2005/06 (9/28/05 count day data)
2006/07 (9/27/06 count day data)
SCHOOL
In Out
to 14 ELEM
Out to
MO
Out to
TAG In
Out to 14 ELEM
Out to
MO
Out to
TAG
Bertha Vos 25 30 4 10 14 28 4 12
Central Grade 127 36 38 11 142 33 63 11
Cherry Knoll 77 53 17 5 82 70 25 2
Eastern 61 21 9 21 54 36 28 29
Glenn Loomis 60 99 20 11 69 100 25 8
Interlochen 7 50 10 3 9 63 8 4
Long Lake 31 50 11 6 31 48 15 5
Norris 15 59 24 10 19 56 27 11
Willow Hill 112 32 18 8 104 28 19 11
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Number of WalkersNumber of Walkers
Numbers based on March 2007 data
School K-6 Walkers
Bertha Vos 0
Cherry Knoll 0
Central Grade 46
Central Montessori 38
Eastern 64
Glenn Loomis 46
Interlochen 0
Long Lake 0
Norris 5
Willow Hill 63
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Proximity to Non-TCAPS Public SchoolsProximity to Non-TCAPS Public Schools
SCHOOL Closest Non-TCAPS Public
School
Miles to School
Bertha Vos Mill Creek Elem. 5.6
Central Grade NA NA
Cherry Knoll GT Academy .2
Eastern NA NA
Glenn Loomis NA NA
Interlochen Lake Ann Elem. 6.3
Long Lake NA NA
Norris Suttons Bay 13.4
Willow Hill NA NA
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Bertha VosBertha Vos
Bertha Vos
Mill Creek
Cherry Knoll
Courtade
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Cherry KnollCherry Knoll
GT Academy
Cherry Knoll
Courtade
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InterlochenInterlochen
Interlochen
Lake Ann
Westwoods
Blair
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NorrisNorris
Norris
Suttons Bay
Willow Hill
Long Lake
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Historical Significance Historical Significance
* based upon 300 students per year
SCHOOL Years Operating at
Current Site Approximate # of Students Served
Bertha Vos 54 16,200
Central Grade 124 37,200
Cherry Knoll 51 15,300
Eastern 50 15,000
Glenn Loomis 50 15,000
Interlochen 57 17,100
Long Lake 49 14,700
Norris 52 15,600
Willow Hill 58 17,400
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Elementary Student EnrollmentElementary Student EnrollmentHistory and ProjectionsHistory and Projections
09/1008/0907/0806/0705/0604/0503/0402/0301/0200/01SCHOOL
Grades K - 5Grades K - 6
285286335337346351331320301310Willow Hill
241250269274229212236265307304Norris
240235272277279288290313327322Long Lake
291287335316320305306327315316Interlochen
269254266295282296292308307312Glenn Loomis
258278325328290315304299276279Eastern
338331373377359337337361329335Cherry Knoll
280281321313308303301298320306Central Grade
266263272295297277278252214230Bertha Vos
Variations in enrollments from year to year have been impacted by previous school closings.
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Facilities InformationFacilities Information
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Tentative Schedule of ElementaryTentative Schedule of ElementarySchool Closings/Consolidation ProcessSchool Closings/Consolidation Process
May 22 - June 8May 22 - June 8Evening meetings conducted in each of the nine buildings slated for consideration. Closing process described and public input sought.
Phase OnePhase One
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Meeting ScheduleMeeting Schedule
School Date Team
Bertha Vos Thursday, May 31 Paul Soma & Chris Davis
Central Grade Thursday, June 7 Dave Dean & Alison Arnold
Cherry Knoll Monday, June 4 Jayne Mohr & Gary Derrigan
Eastern Thursday, June 7 Jayne Mohr & Gary Derrigan
Glenn Loomis Monday, June 4 Dave Dean & Alison Arnold
Interlochen Thursday, June 7 Paul Soma & Chris Davis
Long Lake Thursday, May 31 Dave Dean & Alison Arnold
Norris Thursday, May 31 Jayne Mohr & Gary Derrigan
Willow Hill Monday, June 4 Paul Soma & Chris Davis
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Phase TwoPhase Two
June 11 – July 6June 11 – July 6Integrate the public input received during the nine public meetings and develop a plan for the Board of Education. Depending upon the complexity of the plan, either present the plan to the Board of Education or seek further public input on a tentative plan for the Board of Education.
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Phase ThreePhase Three
July 9 – August 13July 9 – August 13A recommendation is submitted to the Board of Education at either the first (July 9) or the second (July 23) Board meeting in July with the Board acting on the recommendation at its next scheduled meeting, the second meeting in July or the first meeting in August (August 13), respectively.