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2010 Facilities Improvement Plan Recommendation of the Superintendency to the Board of Education (February 22, 2010)

Introduction - This report is the next step in the development of a 2010 Facilities Improvement Plan (FIP). It contains information on the proposed scope and sequence of facility improvements throughout the district that would be funded with the statewide sales tax and the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy.

Timeline Summary with total cost estimates for all projects

Financial Summary of annual project costs and sources of funding

Narrative Explanation of the Fourteen Projects and Matrix Cost Estimates for components of each project. The matrix lists all items proposed for each site, although the Superintendency's recommendation does not necessarily support every proposed component.

• Elementary Facilities
• Junior High Facilities
• High School Facilities
• Learning Resource Center

Asset Replacement Plan - a listing of infrastructre components in district buildings (HVAC systems, interior finishes, etc.), their estimated life span and the timeline for replacement.

Past Facilitiy Improvment Planning Information
More renovation, remodeling, construction. Thanks to the new statewide one cent sales tax, funds will be available for the district to continue to upgrade our schools and other buildings. The new sales tax will go into effect when the Polk County tax expires in 2010. The Board of Education has begun a planning process to identify needs, estimate costs and establish a timeline for projects.

Some projects were postponed in the current 10 Year Facility Improvement Plan and the Board is committed to completing those projects prior to undertaking new renovations. Planning is already underway for the remodeling and renovation at Crossroads Park Elementary School. Significant work was done at Stilwell Junior High School in 2002, but Phase 2 of that project remains on the drawing board. Walnut Creek Alternative High School was also removed from the current plan and will receive attention early in the next phase of facility work.

In addition, the Board would like to replace the heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical, lighting and fire alarm systems in all buildings not included or funded in the 2000-2010 facility master plan. Building exteriors – roofs, exterior windows/entrances and exterior walls would also need attention. Space for all day kindergarten is another important consideration.

Five study groups have convened to examine space needs in special programs, science, technology, alternative high school and fine arts. These groups will report to the Board in April.

Two community forums were held in March for community members to learn about the planning process, hear some information on projected costs and provide input on the direction of building improvements throughout the school district.

A tentative timeline has been created for the Facilities Improvement Planning. >> View Timeline