School District of New London Community Listening Session & Referendum Consideration 1
Why? Significant facility, maintenance, safety, energy efficiency needs Independent Facility Study identified millions of dollars of facility improvements District maintenance budget cannot keep up with operational needs State funding for SDNL is well below most other school districts This is the time to invest in prioritized areas 2
Spending Authority 3
History Revenue Limits/Caps Since 1993, all school districts have been bound by state imposed revenue limits (these limits the amount a school district can spend) Put in place by State Legislature to cap levy increases and protect significant property tax increases In 1993, NL was low spending and remains low because of that benchmark Revenue Limit is 90% of SDNL s revenues A referendum is an option to increase revenue limit authority 4
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District annual maintenance: Prior to 2014 = $200,000-$300,000 annually After 2014 = $975,000 (this includes $450,000 of expiring referendum) Increased operating budget by $50,000 Utilities include gas, electric, water, fuel and snow removal services Fixed costs account for approximately $125,000 - $175,000 Equipment repairs and replacements, preventative maintenance, inspections and security monitoring 7
Return on Investment Annual energy savings is reinvested in smaller projects that focus on payback Held the line on the Utilities Budget since 2011 and continue to invest savings Examples this past year: High School & Intermediate/Middle School LED Project Additional computerized controls for HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling equipment) to control run times 8
Return on Investment Thank you to our community!! Community supported $2 million referendum in 2014 Roofing were completed at the Intermediate / Middle School and Readfield and Parkview Elementary Schools Secured corridors/entrances were completed at the High School, Intermediate / Middle School, Parkview, Lincoln and Readfield Elementary School Sugar Bush will be completed in 2019 from the State of Wisconsin security grant 9
Community Survey 10
Community Survey information Survey Themes: Energy Efficiency Safety and Security Facility Maintenance Strongly support or support these areas (86-90%) 11
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Overview of Facilities 14
Site Summaries 4 schools from the 1960s 2 schools from the 1990s Readfield = 1962 Addition in 1990 Sugar Bush = 1963 Intermediate/Middle School = 1966 Addition in 1997 & renovation 1999 Parkview = 1969 Additions in 1990 & 2009 Lincoln = 1993 High School = 1999 Other sites Catalyst = 1965 Bus Garage = 1991 District Office = 1980 15
Selection of Master Planning Partner Unesco was officially selected by the district in January 2018 to complete master facility plan study Unesco was one of eight partners that gave proposals to the district for consideration Unesco developed a comprehensive facility study for the Board and District Leadership to review Unesco has an office in Madison and has worked with several schools in Wisconsin on various projects 16
Master Planning in Support of Strategic Vision
Physical Needs Sample Areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. High School & Middle School Boiler Plant Replacements Window Replacements throughout District LED lighting upgrades Fire Alarm Systems upgrades/repairs
Educational Needs Sample areas: 1. 2. 3. Upgrade existing Parkview Air Handling Units Upgrade Unit ventilators at Sugar Bush and Readfield Reconfiguration of collaboration spaces for students
Functional Needs Sample areas: 1. 2. 3. Restroom accessibility and upgrade of fixtures district wide Additional space at Parkview Elementary Reconfiguration of interior spaces to meet the education needs
Priorities for Referendum Discussion Boiler plant and chiller plant replacements Fire alarm monitoring and security panel replacements Roofing system replacement Energy efficiency upgrades Reconfiguration of learning spaces Replacement of air handling units Fire alarm monitoring and security panel replacements Replacement of PA and clock system Energy efficiency upgrades Reconfiguration of learning spaces Plumbing and bathroom updates Window replacements Update VAV system, air handling units and ductwork Energy efficiency upgrades Fire alarm monitoring and security panel replacements Plumbing and bathroom updates Potential addition to solve congestion, code and space challenges Interior/exterior LED lighting Perimeter fencing Window replacements Roofing system replacement Energy efficiency upgrades Fire alarm monitoring and security panel replacements Plumbing and bathroom updates Energy efficiency upgrades Interior LED lighting Fire alarm monitoring and security panel replacements Plumbing and bathroom updates Secured entrance remodel Interior LED lighting Window replacements Masonry restoration Replacement of unit ventilators Update electrical distribution Energy efficiency upgrades Fire alarm monitoring and security panel replacements Plumbing and bathroom updates Interior LED lighting Window replacements Replacement of unit ventilators Roofing system replacement Update electrical distribution
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Recommendations for consideration: Reduce or Maintain the current school tax rate Recommend to go to referendum to request at least $15 million in operational authority (in addition to our existing budget) This would address the most urgent physical, functional, and educational needs identified in the facility study 26
Projecting Potential Impact Home Value: $100,000 Referendum Amount Current School Tax: $916 Current Tax Rate: $9.16 $500,000 / YR $1 million / YR $1.5 million / YR $2.0 million / YR $2.5 million / YR New School Tax $685 $730 $773 $817 $916 Tax Difference -$231 -$186 -$143 -$99 $0 School Tax Reduction -25% -20% -15% -10% 0% New Tax Rate 6.85 7.30 7.73 8.17 9.16 -$2.31 -$1.86 -$1.43 -$0.99 $0 School Tax Difference 27
See Handout 28
Timeline Overview: Study and analysis ongoing Particular focus over the past 3-4 years Facilities study - winter 2017-18 Review of results and determine highest priorities/needs winter/spring 2018 Community Listening sessions/potential referendum meetings Board potentially confer a referendum question(s) - August 2018 Multiple information sessions scheduled - Aug. - Oct. November 6 ballot 29
Summary We have significant facility, maintenance, safety, energy efficiency needs An independent Facility Study identified millions of dollars of facility improvements The District maintenance budget cannot keep up with operational needs State funding for SDNL is well below most other school districts This is the time to invest in prioritized areas 30
We appreciate your time and attendance, and value your thoughtful feedback. Thank you! 31