Initial Report of
Facility Study
To the Board of Education
June 12, 2007
Dave Bloom, John Frieden, Nancy Galbraith
Mark Hepner, Tori Lindeman, Mike
Oberhaus, Mike Russell, Ruth Ann Tobey-
Brown, Pat Upchurch and Dennis Weiss
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PURPOSE OF STUDY
Utilize facilities to house
students to maximize their
potential achievement while
operating in an efficient
manner.
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Conclusions
1. Each variable was scored individually for
each housing option.The scores for a single
variable across the housing options did have
significant variance (from 1-4).However, the
interaction between variables,sometimes in
an inverse relationship, narrowed the range
of the total scores for the housing options.
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Conclusions
2. There was not much differentiation
between scores in the base scoring model
and the Board-Administration Perception
Model.This would indicate that the weighting
of the Board and Administrators did not have
much impact on the results.
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Conclusions
3. Four of the housing options,a,b,m and n
did not score in the top six in any of the
models.Three of the housing options,f,I and j
scored in the top six scores in only one
model.If the decisions were to be based
solely on the models in this study, these
housing options should not be considered
any further.
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Conclusions
Based on model scores, recommend that these not be considered further
a 11 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, current (allows
transfers)
b 11 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools
f 10 elementary schools Pre-K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools, one new elementary school
i 8 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, 2 choice elementary
schools, all other students attend boundary schools
j 8 elementary schools Pre-K – 5, 3 middles schools 6 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools, one new school
m 1 Pre-K, 7 elementary schools K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools
n 4 pairs: Pre-K – 4 & 5 – 8 with two being choice schools, all other students
attend boundary schools
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Conclusions
4. Four of the housing options,g1,c,d, and l
are in the top six scoring options in at least
three of the models included in this
study.These housing options should be
considered for further study.
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Conclusions
Based on model scores, further consideration should be given
to these options
c 10 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools
d 10 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools, one new elementary school
g1 9 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 1 middle school 7 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools
l 1 Pre-K, 7 elementary schools K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students
attend boundary schools
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Conclusions
5. Seven additional housing
options,e,g,h,k,o,p and q were in the top six
scores in two of the models included in this
study and may be considered for further
study.
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Conclusions
Based on model scoring, these options may be given further
consideration
e 10 elementary schools Pre-K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools
g 9 elementary schools Pre-K - 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary
schools
h 9 elementary schools Pre-K – 5, 2 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools
k 8 elementary schools Pre-K – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend
boundary schools, one new school
o 4 pairs: Pre-K – 4 & 5 – 8, all students attend boundary schools
p 4 pairs: Pre-K – 2 & 3 – 5, 3 middle schools 6 – 8, all students attend boundary
schools, one new school
q 4 pairs: Pre-K – 2 & 3 – 6, 2 middle schools 7 – 8, all students attend boundary
schools
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Conclusions
6. Only two of the 18 housing options considered
choice schools.To determine the demographics for
housing options with choice schools required an
extrapolation of the current data of where students
reside that attend the choice school.This
extrapolation was time consuming and may not
reasonably predict the students that would actually
attend the choice schools.
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Conclusion
6 (continued) This diminished the reliability of
the scoring of those options.Although the
models did not indicate choice being a top
scoring option, the prior success and
continual waiting list for enrollment would
indicate that further consideration should be
given to this option.
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Summary
Beginning of process.
Will have changes prior to decision
Community input is vital prior to decision
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Summary
Beginning of process
This study was intended to provide a view of of
potential housing options for District 41. It is not
exhaustive and many other housing options may
be considered. The results should help to frame
future discussion and may require analysis of
housing options not included in this study.
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Timeline
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Timeline
June 19th, discussion of report
To determine if additional housing options should
be considered
To determine if the 18 housing options presented
may be reduced to a smaller number
July 1st begin community forums on study
Gather input/feedback
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Timeline
During July and August solicit community
input
Report feedback received and changes to study
to the Board of Education
Superintendent recommendation in
September
Board of Education act on recommendation
in October
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Communication
This presentation and a copy of the study
will be posted on the District website by
end of the week and available at the
Public Library
Will begin collecting input and feedback
Cards for community to ask questions
are available tonight
Will answer the questions and create a frequently asked
questions page on the District website
Solicit questions on website or in writing
Maintain FAQ segment on website
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Communication
Will answer the questions and create a
frequently asked questions page on the
District website
Solicit questions on website or in writing
Maintain FAQ segment on website
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Community Forums
Host community forums
Review study
Answer questions
Take suggestions/recommendations
Would like to have one-two Board Members
attend each forum
Contact Kim Colson to schedule
Kim.colson@risd41.org
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Thank You!
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