2011 WPS BOND SLIDESHOW

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Welch Public Schools Bond Proposal:

Welch Public Schools Bond Proposal

Election April 5, 2011:

Election April 5, 2011 Passage of this bond issue WILL NOT RAISE TAXES

Proposal:

Proposal $2.75 million bond issue Addition of 6 classrooms Expansion of cafeteria and kitchen Updating/renovation of elementary and high school building HV/AC Updating/renovation of elementary and high school building fluorescent lighting

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The Middle School Building Addition will add 9,744 square feet of area to the existing structure

Benefits of Middle School Facility:

Benefits of Middle School Facility Separation of 6 th grade students from younger, elementary students Separation of 7 th /8 th grade students from older, high school students Area for age appropriate instruction

Creation of a Middle School:

Creation of a Middle School By moving the 6 th grade out of the elementary Kindergarten classes now held in 20-year-old portable buildings will be relocated in the main elementary building Pre-K students will also be relocated in the main elementary building Provides improved Pre-K and Kindergarten learning environment

Pre-K and Kindergarten Currently in Portable Buildings:

Pre-K and Kindergarten Currently in Portable Buildings

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PORTABLE BUILDING CLASSROOMS

Middle School Concept:

Middle School Concept By moving the 7 th and 8 th grade out of the high school Three classrooms will be converted to a much needed computer lab, math classroom, and commons area High School commons area will improve school climate

Slide 12:

High School Math Classes Held in Storage Area

Slide 13:

Computer lab needed for mandated on-line testing Computer lab will provide increased accessibility to technology throughout the school day

Commons Areas :

Commons Areas High school and middle school commons areas will provide space for students to gather outside of class High school and middle school commons areas will be centrally located

Cafeteria Expansion:

Cafeteria Expansion Will add 1,170 square feet to the dining area Will alleviate crowding during meal time with additional seating

Existing Cafeteria is at Capacity:

Existing Cafeteria is at Capacity

Kitchen Expansion/Renovation:

Kitchen Expansion/Renovation Will increase kitchen area to 1020 square feet Will improve meal preparation Will improve serving capacity

Proposal Will Increase Serving Capacity:

Proposal Will Increase Serving Capacity

HV/AC Renovation:

HV/AC Renovation Will improve learning environment in elementary and high school buildings Elementary and High school buildings’ HV/AC is old and inefficient New HV/AC will save thousands of dollars in utility and maintenance costs

Inefficient Air Handlers:

Inefficient Air Handlers

Lighting Renovation:

Lighting Renovation Will Improve learning environment in elementary and high school buildings Will reduce electric consumption and maintenance costs

Improved Lighting = Improved Learning Environment:

Improved Lighting = Improved Learning Environment

2009-2010 Electric Cost:

2009-2010 Electric Cost Secondary Bldg $27,452 30,000 sq. ft. Elementary Bldg $11,241 20,000 sq. ft. TOTAL $38, 693 20% reduction $7,738 30% reduction $11,607

2009-2010 Natural Gas Cost:

2009-2010 Natural Gas Cost District $14,968 20% reduction $2,993

FY 2009-FY2011 Maintenance Cost:

FY 2009-FY2011 Maintenance Cost Boiler $8,376 HV/AC $13, 234 Total $21,610 or $7,203 per year

Proposal:

Proposal $2.75 million bond issue Addition of 6 classrooms Expansion of cafeteria and kitchen Updating/renovation of elementary and high school building HV/AC Updating/renovation of elementary and high school building fluorescent lighting

Election April 5, 2011:

Election April 5, 2011 Passage of this bond issue WILL NOT RAISE TAXES