ticonderoga central school district 2007 building project proposal build a better tomorrow....
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Ticonderoga
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2007 Building Project Proposal
Build a Better Tomorrow.
Character Opportunity
Value Community
TiconderogaCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT2
Project Process
• July ‘06 advertisement to public to re-convene Community Facilities Committee
• August ‘06 Committee convenes, tours of all buildings and grounds take place
• Fall ‘06 Committee assess needs in terms of Safety, Security, Building Code, and Program
• Fall ‘06 Committee Reports to the Board and is then charged with making a project recommendation
• Winter-Spring 06-07 Committee meets with architects to discuss options:
• August 6, ‘07 BOE adopts a $23,872,700 Building Project with a Referendum vote date of September 25.
TiconderogaCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT3
2006-2007 Facilities Committee
John Bartlett- Co Chair Marty Fitzgerald Lori Olcott
Steve Dunn- Co Chair Dick Gladu Marshall Rocque
Mike Moser- Co Chair Mike Graney Jorja Sanders
Bill Barnhart Tim Hanson Rick Smith
Pam Bresett Skip Hourigan Mike Stipo
Chris Burns Brick Howe Renee Swinton
Glen&Malinda Chapman George Ianson Tom Thatcher
Dean Cook John Lenhart Walter Thorne
Joyce Cooper Jim&Marianne Major Don Vradenburg
Laurie Cossey John McDonald John Warriner
Gray Densmore Pam&Ed Nolan Peter Ward
Craig Dixon Bob Palandrani Sr. Jim Wells
Bill Dodd Bob Porter Richard Wray
Anne Dreimiller Don Olcott Board of Education
Collins and Scoville
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CharacterQualified Zone Academy Bond
$2.7 Million Dollar Interest Free Loan Provided the District can partner with a community entity which must provide a 10% match
International Paper has agreed to partner and work with the District to create an “Academy” which:
Instill Work-readiness skills to students Make students aware of the types of character traits
employers are seeking Better prepare students for the challenges ahead in
whatever path they choose This opportunity expires on 12/31/07
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Opportunity New Wing at High School
Ground Floor: Technology First Floor: Art Second Floor: Music
Re-introduction of Marine Tech and Recreational Technology Program
Marina Survey Adult Education BOCES Leasing Space
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Value The Most Valuable Commodity We Have are our Children
Safety and Security are Essential Moving Principals Offices/New Classrooms Improved Communication Systems Creating Vestibules as Single Points of Entry Enclosing Libraries at EMS Parking/Student Drop-off and Lighting at EMS Carpet Replacement- EMS Windows at High School Gymnasium Renovation/Bleacher Replacement Relocate District Offices
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CommunityNew Cafeteria/Multi-Function Room
Shared Space
Utilities Issues
Over 50 Community Groups keep our facility in constant use
Enclose Current Cafeteria
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Financing QZAB- $2.7 Interest Free Loan- Expires 12/31
EXCEL Aid- $700,00 State Grant which comes directly off the local share of the project
State Aid- TCS Building aid is 68%- We are currently working with SED on increasing the amount of scope to be aided
20 year Bond, TCS will retire dept from three projects during the life of this bond
The tax impact will not take place until 2011
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What is this Going to Cost Me?Tax Rate Impact
Ticonderoga Hague True
Current $ 9.9788 $10.6957 $7.750
Projected $11.1583 $11.9599$8.671
Increase $ 1.1795 $ 1.2642$ .921
Percent 11.82% 11.81% 11.88%
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What is this Going to Cost Me?
$100,000 Home Average Increase
Ti Hague True
No Exemptions $117.95 $126.42 $92.05
Basic Star $ 82.56 $ 88.50 $64.43
Enhanced Star $ 58.97 $ 63.21 $46.02
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What is this Going to Cost Me?
$500,000 Home Average Increase
Ti Hague True
No Exemptions $589.75 $632.12 $460.24
Basic Star $554.36 $594.19 $432.62
Enhanced Star $530.77 $568.90 $414.21
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Commonly Asked Questions
Why has some of this work been deferred to a building project?
Will a new wing at the HS detract from the original 1929 facility which is on the National Historic Registry?
What is the reason for the increasing costs of building for schools?
Why is TCS Building aid lower than many area schools?
Why the need to build if enrollment is flat?
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Next Steps
Community Presentations September 5- Hague Town Board September 17- High School Cafeteria at a 6:30 September 20- Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30
Sept. 18 Voter Registration Date
September 25- Bond Vote Date 12-8pm Hague Community Center Ticonderoga HS Lobby