Recommendations
of the
Strategic Planning Facilities and Equipment Task Force
Task Force Chairs
Julie Olson
Director of Elementary Education
Mark Parr
Director of Secondary Education
Jeff Solomon
Director of Finance and Operations
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196
 March 9, 2015 School Board Meeting
Why Facilities and Equipment
Improvements are Needed
 Out-dated security equipment and control of visitor access
Concern about pedestrian/traffic safety at specific schools
 Shortage of elementary school space due to addition of
full-day kindergarten and preschool, and enrollment growth
Space not meeting district standards
 No space to expand targeted preschool or school choice
 Technology is an essential tool for learning
Why the Improvements are Needed Now
 More than 10 years since the last facility updates
 Heightened concern about school safety and security
 Shortage of elementary space is getting critical
 District strategy to expand targeted, school-based
preschool
 Technology funding expires this year
How the Recommendations Were Developed
 The task force:
• Analyzed capacity and enrollment data for every school
• Reviewed individual building needs identified by principals
• Reviewed recommendations of other groups:
– District Emergency Team
– Early Learning Leadership Team
– Long Range Planning Task Force for Elementary Schools and Early Learning
– Learning and Technology Vision Task Force
• Shared preliminary recommendations with citizens and staff
How the Public Was Involved
 Initial meetings in September
• All school site councils, advisory
councils, parent leaders and staff
 Focus groups in December
• 120 participants over 3 nights
 Preliminary recommendations
shared in January and February:
• All school site councils, advisory
councils, parent leaders, key
communicators and staff
Focus group at Rosemount Middle School
Recommendations for
Safe and Successful Schools
1. Improve Safety and Security
2. Add Needed Space for Learning
3. Provide Technology for Learning
1. Safety and Security Recommendations
 Update security equipment at all schools
– Replace outdated analog video cameras
– Upgrade exterior door controls
– Install emergency response buttons
 Improve entrance security
– Route visitors directly into elementary and
middle school offices; add secure vestibule with
electronic sign-in at high schools
 Improve site safety
– Site access, parking and drop-off/pick-up areas to address concerns – 16 schools
2. Space for Learning Recommendations
 Elementary space
New elementary school
Parkview second-phase addition
 Additions for school choice
3 current and 2 future magnets
 STEM improvements
Expand, renovate and equip STEM pathway schools: CP, VMS, AVHS
Renovate and equip existing space for STEM at 5 other middle schools
2. Space for Learning Recommendations
 Renovate space to meet standards
Diamond Path, Echo Park and Parkview
Undersized classrooms
Air conditioning in gymnasiums
Rosemount High School
Main entrance to improve traffic flow
Performing arts learning space
 Replace outdated classroom furniture – middle & high schools
3. Technology for Learning Recommendations
 Increase technology access beginning in 2016-17
• 1-to-1 for grades 4-12,
phased in over three years,
three grades per year
• 3-to-1 for grades K-3
• Mobile laptop carts
 Update technology
infrastructure districtwide
Summary of the Recommendations
1. Improve safety and security at all schools
2. Add and renovate space for learning for full-day
kindergarten, targeted school-based preschool,
magnet school choice and STEM education
3. Provide technology access and updated systems
needed to support a dynamic, personalized
learning experience for all students and prepare
them to be successful in a digital world
How Much Would the Recommendations Cost?
 $180 million total
– $130 million bond referendum
• $90 million for space
• $35 million for safety and security
• $5 for technology infrastructure
– $50 million for technology access
• $5 million/year for 10 years
 Tax impact – less than $12/month
on the average-value home in the District 196 ($245,000)
Next Steps and Timeline
 Conduct community survey – April
 Share additional information with
key community groups – April/May
 Authorize Review and Comment
document for state – May
 Consider resolution calling for
referendum election – July/August
 Conduct bond referendum election –
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Recommendations
of the
Strategic Planning Facilities and Equipment Task Force
Have questions
or want more
information?
Email
FETF@District196.org
or call 651-423-7713
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 
March 9, 2015 School Board Meeting