1 JCHS Way Forward

2 Academy Structure In analyzing various high school reform efforts that have been employed nationwide, the career academy model has emerged as a strategy that works to improve student outcomes (Brand, B. (2009). High School Career Academies: A 40-Year Proven Model for Improving College and Career Readiness. A SUCCESSFUL KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills, and civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification, or in the workforce without the need for remediation.” Adopted by the Kansas State Board of Education, January 2016 JCHS has been operating under the Career Academy Structure since 2002 at the FSA,2003 at the CAC) based on the Johns Hopkins’ Talent Development High School Model. In order to fully support the efforts intended by the Career Academy model, it is important to address this intentional design for authentic applications of learning.

3 Educational ChallengesJCHS currently has 11 career pathways, but they lack the ability to fully support some of the pathways (Health Science, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts) The existing FCS labs are out dated and do not meet pathway needs for industrial kitchens in the culinary arts lab. Science classrooms are small and inadequate for teaching needs, particularly advanced classes such as Biotech, Anatomy/Physiology, Animal Science). Technology labs are small, outdated, and not set up for CTE standards. Room are not designed for monitors and students. General classrooms are small for the number of students in class; general classrooms sometimes have a co-teacher arrangement or a student teacher which takes additional space. The existing library is small, dated, and not suitable for collaboration and technology needs. Flexible learning spaces should be available throughout the building. The existing auditorium and stage are too small for performances respective to a 1700 student high school and the FAHS (there are 593 seats so only one academy or one class can be there at one time). There is no orchestra room at the High School.

4 Educational ChallengesAcademy classrooms are not grouped together into smaller learning communities and Academy offices are not easy to locate for parents. (eg. JROTC in BIT) The Freshman class is in another building a mile from the Career Academy Campus (CAC). Teachers and students travel by car/bus to the CAC to teach/take classes. That is a 10 minute loss of instructional time per day. Duplication of educational opportunities 2 places. Main office support personnel (Registrar, Data, Bookkeeper, Scholarship Services, Truancy) are not grouped together: some offices are in the Main Building and others in the Deever building. The Nurse’s office is in the Deever building, which is removed from the majority of the student population. Building separation causes limited face to face interactions between students, teachers/staff, and administrators creating a lack of connectedness. Students already have three transitions in five years (6-9-10). Student equity issue; access to curriculum and programs. Any student should have access to program of their choice.

5 Infrastructure Fire Alarm – outdated and does not meet ADAData System – outdated / does not meet wireless needs HVAC System ineffective and inefficient (multiple systems) Plumbing Systems aged / maintenance issues Floating floor slabs in locker rooms have settled – cracks in floor and ceiling and walls ROOF ADA Challenges Improper Ramps One elevator in Building Fife Gym: no ADA access Restrooms, Water Fountains (OCR) Courtyard Parking lot is not adequate for faculty and student use (and activities) Asbestos challenges in the building (floor and ceiling) Safety / Security concerns: Gym Bleachers Only 1 Girls PE / Team Locker Room (Title IX) Nurse’s office is located in the Deever Main Competition Gym: low roof line / no separation between players & public Brick walls crumbling (inside and out) Constant transportation requirements between JCHS & FSA Corridors and stairwells are too narrow Cafeteria is too small for the number of students (kitchen has limited ability to offer choices) assembly line model Administration not grouped together (located in JCHS & Deever) Security booth, visitor check-in Camera system

6 Feasibility & FinancialHave met with 2 architect firms: SJCF & DLR Site visit to Wichita SE conducted on August 19th & 26th Site visit to Olathe West scheduled for September 7th Can build for ~ $80-85M Financial: See options / impacts on next slide

7 Unified School District No. 475Geary County, Kansas (Geary County Schools) Summary of Scenarios August 15, Preliminary, Subject to Change 25 Year Financing (with interest earnings of 1%) Bond Issue Heavy Impact Projected Mill Levy Monthly Cost to $100,000 Scenario Amount Aid Increase Homeowner 1A: State Aid 48% $ 85,000,000 $45MM 1B: State Aid 48% $ 85,000,000 $35MM 2A: State Aid 48% $ 83,000,000 $44MM 2B: State Aid 48% $ 83,000,000 $34MM 3A: State Aid 48% $ 81,000,000 $42MM 3B: State Aid 48% $ 81,000,000 $32MM Notes 1 Mill = $1 per 1000 Assessed Valuation 1 Mill = $222,892 in revenues to the District annually on $222,892,771 Assessed Valuation Analysis does include interest earnings of 1% on Heavy Impact Aid 25 Year Bond Issues have an estimated interest rate of 3.46%

8 It’s About…. It’s really about preparing students for college and careers. It’s about educational impact on the world - our students go everywhere. Our kids deserve a school that is equipped to offer them the best education possible. It’s about community pride. It’s about the quality of life in a community – our high school is the flagship of the community.

9 Way Forward Next Step (options):Approve SJCF (current District architect firm) as the architect of record for this project in order to move forward with exploring a potential bond initiative to construct a new high school. Approve release of an “RFP” to select an architect firm in order to move forward with exploring a potential bond initiative to construct a new high school. Do not move forward

10 Geary County, Kansas (Geary County Schools) Bond Election April 2017UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 475 Geary County, Kansas (Geary County Schools) Bond Election April 2017 DATE EVENT September– December 2016 Determine Scope of Project Finalize Bond Amount Approve Plan of Finance January 9, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting - Board adopts Resolution Calling for Bond Election and Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the State Board of Education January 10, 2017 - Submit Notice of Intent Publication to Local Newspaper - Submit Application to the State Dept. of Education for review January 12, 2017 - Publish Notice of Intent to Submit Application to the State Board of Education January 16, 2017 - Submit Election Documents to the County Clerk February 9, 2017 - State Board of Education Meeting - State Board of Education Approval to Exceed Debt Limit - State Board of Education provides Order to Call a Bond Election March 2, 2017 - First Publication of Notice of Bond Election (Not less Than 21 Days Prior to Election Date) March 9, 2017 - Second Publication of Notice of Bond Election March 14, 2017 - Voter Registration Deadline April 4, 2017 - Bond Election ELECTION PROCESS