Transcript Current and Future Challenges for Bethlehem Central School

Ticonderoga
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2007 Building Project Proposal
Character
Opportunity
Value
Community
Build a Better Tomorrow.
Project Process
• July ‘06 advertisement to public to re-convene
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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.
Ticonderoga
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2006-2007 Facilities Committee
John Bartlett- Co Chair
Steve Dunn- Co Chair
Mike Moser- Co Chair
Bill Barnhart
Pam Bresett
Chris Burns
Glen&Malinda Chapman
Dean Cook
Joyce Cooper
Laurie Cossey
Gray Densmore
Craig Dixon
Bill Dodd
Anne Dreimiller
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Marty Fitzgerald
Dick Gladu
Mike Graney
Tim Hanson
Skip Hourigan
Brick Howe
George Ianson
John Lenhart
Jim&Marianne Major
John McDonald
Pam&Ed Nolan
Bob Palandrani Sr.
Bob Porter
Don Olcott
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Lori Olcott
Marshall Rocque
Jorja Sanders
Rick Smith
Mike Stipo
Renee Swinton
Tom Thatcher
Walter Thorne
Don Vradenburg
John Warriner
Peter Ward
Jim Wells
Richard Wray
Board of Education
Project Scope
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Character
 Qualified Zone Academy Bond
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$2.7 Million Dollar Interest Free Loan Provided the District
can partner with a community entity which must provide a
10% match
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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
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This opportunity expires on 12/31/07
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Opportunity
 New Wing at High School
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Ground Floor: Technology
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First Floor: Art
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Second Floor: Music
 Re-introduction of Marine Tech and Recreational
Technology Program
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Marina Survey
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Adult Education
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BOCES Leasing Space
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Value
 The Most Valuable Commodity We Have are our Children
 Safety and Security are Essential
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Moving Principals Offices/New Classrooms
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Improved Communication Systems
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Creating Vestibules as Single Points of Entry
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Enclosing Libraries at EMS
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Parking/Student Drop-off and Lighting at EMS
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Carpet Replacement- EMS
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Windows at High School
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Gymnasium Renovation/Bleacher Replacement
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Relocate District Offices
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Community
 New Cafeteria/Multi-Function Room
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Shared Space
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Utilities Issues
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Over 50 Community Groups keep our facility
in constant use
 Enclose Current Cafeteria
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CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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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CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
What is this Going to Cost
Me?
Tax Rate Impact
TiconderogaHague
Current
$ 9.9788
$10.6957
$7.750
Projected
$11.1583
$11.9599
$8.671
Increase
$ 1.1795
$ 1.2642
$ .921
11.82%
11.81%
11.88%
Percent
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What is this Going to Cost
Me?
$100,000 Home Average Increase
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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
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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
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September 5- Hague Town Board
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September 17- High School Cafeteria at a 6:30
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September 20- Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30
 Sept. 18 Voter Registration Date
 September 25- Bond Vote Date 12-8pm
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Hague Community Center
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Ticonderoga HS Lobby
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