APS Bond Proposal Overview Vote: February 24, 2015
Strategic Planning and Bond Project Timeline: • During the 2013-14 School Year the District Conducted an Initial Needs Assessment of Facilities, Technology, and Infrastructure across the District. • An Architect (Stantec) was approved by Board of Education to conduct a professional needs assessment and validate District work. • Summer of 2014, APS Conducts Vision and Strategic Planning Work to ensure Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment of the future align with Facilities, Technology, and Infrastructure (Over 150 people involved throughout the community). • August of 2014, Clark Construction approved by Board to build future projects • Fall 2014, Community, Staff, and Principal Input continues. • December to February, Informational Sessions to Community.
How has our community changed???
How will education change??? How will APS meet the needs of… …our current kindergarteners, class of 2027
…our current newborns, class of 2033 …the children of our current graduates, the class of 2040(ish)
What does a Modern School District look like?
Planning rooted in four Strategic Focus Areas • Relentless focus on ACADEMICS, Arts, and Athletics • Positive School Culture and Climate • Organizational Effectiveness
• Build, foster, and enhance connections with the Community
Committee Outcomes Challenged administration on cost savings (reuse of equipment netted reduced costs). Challenged administration to shift projects to alumni or booster groups for funding opportunities. Challenged administration on program/project necessities.
OPERATIONS COSTS Building Principal Heating Costs Building Costs $400,000 reduction in costs means more $$ to classrooms
College and Career Readiness Inquiry Based Learning IB Focus Technology Focus
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
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Rationale for Facilities Planning
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Upgrades for Program Changes •Improved Technology •Innovation for acceleration: Central Campus (Springbrook Middle School: Grades 5-8) •New Teaching & Learning Strategies •Inquiry Based Learning and IB Focus •Co-curricular Offerings – Athletics/Music/Art/Theater
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Technology Gap
Technology Professional Development Instruction & Assessment
Where we want to be as a district
Deferred Maintenance…….building components wear out •Paving, utilities, building structure, equipment, worn finishes, and equipment replacement •Aging parking lots, need for new doors and windows, new restroom partitions, and HVAC
Upgrade Facilities Performance •Energy savings, air and lighting quality, acoustics, code and safety issues •Replace boilers that are past their useful life 40+ years •Upgrade Heating and Ventilation Systems •Provide Code updates to Restrooms, Entrances, and Fire Suppression Systems
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Model Classrooms and Planning
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Model Classrooms B100 Large Group Instruction
Model Classrooms
Model Classrooms Elementary Classroom
Model Classrooms Middle and High School
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District Informational Campaign
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Bond Questions
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For questions about the bond go to: www.TheAdrianMaples.com
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How will my taxes compare to previous years? 3000
If the bond was approved, property taxes would still be below 2006 rates* *Based on property tax history and projects from an APS resident on Michigan Ave. in Adrian
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ARE THERE ANY TAX CREDITS OR TAX RELIEF FOR SENIOR CITIZENS? YES… .
Using the Tax Calculator you can determine the cost of the proposed bond. A single senior citizen with no dependents making an income of $35,000 a year living in an average valued home of $48,000 would pay only $34 a year additional, or $3 a month
Is APS pulling out of the East Side? No… APS has a long history of involvement in the East Side. Michener serves over 300 students and Comstock serves a number of students in both Early Head Start and Head Start from the East Side of Adrian.
The creation of the Drager Education Center will centralize services for Head Start and Adult and Alternative Education programs along with the Boys and girls Club of Lenawee County with other community resources. Adrian Public Schools supports the work of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.
Questions???
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