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Charge from TCAPSCharge from TCAPSBoard of EducationBoard of Education

March 20, 20065. MOVED BY CRAMPTON, SUPPORTED BY CASLER, that the

Administration establish a long-range facility master plan. The master plan will address the following: exploration of changes in school grade configuration, creation of a long-term plan for the housing of the TCAPS’ Montessori and elementary Talented and Gifted programs, continued analyzation of organizational efficiencies/effectiveness of our buildings in relation to our enrollment, and re-examination of the order and scope of the elementary building reconstruction projects.

YES: Barr, Brooke, Casler, Crampton, Lyberg, MorrisNO: NoneMOTION PASSED

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Hiring of ConsultantHiring of ConsultantTCAPS Board of Education

June 26, 2006

6. MOVED BY CRAMPTON, SUPPORTED BY LYBERG, that the Board of Education authorized the hiring of Kingscott, Inc to facilitate the creation of a TCAPS Long Range Master Plan.

YES: Barr, Brooke, Casler, Crampton, Lyberg, MorrisNO: NoneMOTION PASSED

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100 Member100 MemberLong Range Master PlanLong Range Master Plan

Steering CommitteeSteering Committee

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Community Forum 1Community Forum 1November 6, 2006

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Community Forum 2Community Forum 2January 29, 2007

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Community Forum 3Community Forum 3March 19, 2007

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• Community Forum 1 275• Community Forum 2 400• Community Forum 3 400• Local Outreach Sessions 450

Community Community InvolvementInvolvement

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LRMP Steering CommitteeLRMP Steering CommitteeRecommendations to SuperintendentRecommendations to Superintendent

April 16, 2007April 16, 2007

1.1. Change the grade configuration of Change the grade configuration of TCAPS schools to K-5, 6-8, 9-12, with TCAPS schools to K-5, 6-8, 9-12, with boundary changes, as early as the fallboundary changes, as early as the fallof 2008.of 2008.

2.2. Close up to three elementary schools.Close up to three elementary schools.3.3. Relocate the Montessori program to a Relocate the Montessori program to a

closed or to be closed elementary school closed or to be closed elementary school building.building.

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Superintendent’s RecommendationSuperintendent’s Recommendationto Board of Educationto Board of Education

April 23, 2007April 23, 2007

Grade ConfigurationGrade ConfigurationRestructure grade configuration within the District to a K-5,6-8, 9-12 model with boundary changes. Implementation to take place as early as 2008-2009 but no later than 2009-2010.

Efficiency and Effectiveness of FacilitiesEfficiency and Effectiveness of FacilitiesClose up to 3 elementary schools.

Montessori and TAGMontessori and TAGRelocate Montessori to a closed or to be closed elementary school.

Order and Scope of Elementary SchoolOrder and Scope of Elementary SchoolBond Reconstruction PlanBond Reconstruction PlanA recommendation will be made on this issue following a decision on which elementary school(s) to close.

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Why is TCAPS Why is TCAPS considering closingconsidering closing

up to three elementary up to three elementary schools?schools?

Why is TCAPS Why is TCAPS considering closingconsidering closing

up to three elementary up to three elementary schools?schools?

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maintain small class sizesmaintain small class sizes

preserve high quality programspreserve high quality programs

ensure every TCAPS graduate is ensure every TCAPS graduate is well prepared to succeed in the well prepared to succeed in the futurefuture

In order to:In order to:

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Tentative Schedule of ElementaryTentative Schedule of ElementarySchool Closings/Consolidation ProcessSchool Closings/Consolidation Process

May 22 - June 8May 22 - June 8Evening meetings conducted in each of the nine buildings slated for consideration. Closing process described and public input sought.

Phase OnePhase One

Over 700 interested citizens Over 700 interested citizens attended the nine meetings.attended the nine meetings.Over 700 interested citizens Over 700 interested citizens attended the nine meetings.attended the nine meetings.

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Phase TwoPhase Two

June 11 – July 6June 11 – July 6Integrate the public input received during the nine public meetings and develop a plan for the Board of Education. Depending upon the complexity of the plan, either present the plan to the Board of Education or seek further public input on a tentative plan for the Board of Education.

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Phase ThreePhase Three

July 9 – August 13July 9 – August 13A recommendation is submitted to the Board of Education at either the first (July 9) or the second (July 23) Board meeting in July with the Board acting on the recommendation at its next scheduled meeting, the second meeting in July or the first meeting in August (August 13), respectively.

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Board Approved Criteria for Closing a SchoolBoard Approved Criteria for Closing a School- Factors to Consider -- Factors to Consider -

Number of students displacedNet open enrollment – in vs. out Number of walkers Proximity to non-TCAPS public schools Historical significanceCurrent enrollment and projected trend Cost of renovation to meet 21st century needs Size and flexibility of building/site for TCAPS purposes Value of property for other uses Transportation implications – length and cost

The ten criteria listed below are based upon public input, previous The ten criteria listed below are based upon public input, previous TCAPS closings and an analysis of processes used in other districts TCAPS closings and an analysis of processes used in other districts and are in no particular order.and are in no particular order.

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Analysis of Closing CriteriaAnalysis of Closing CriteriaUsing a 3 Scale Rubric ModelUsing a 3 Scale Rubric Model

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Analysis of Closing CriteriaAnalysis of Closing CriteriaUsing a 1-9 Ranking ModelUsing a 1-9 Ranking Model

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BV 253 7 21 -14 5 15 0 7.5 15 5.6 2 2 1 5.5 5.5 266 6 18 $5,168,235 1 2 3.66 8 16 94.5 4

CE (Incl. TAG) 370 1 3 109 1 3 46 3.5 7 NA 7 7 2 ½ 1 1.0 280 4 12

$15,230,000 - $21,960,000 9 18 10.98 2 4 55.0

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CK 328 4 12 12 4 12 0 7.5 15 0.2 1 1 1 5.5 5.5 380 1 3 $7,624,760 8 16 6.12 3 6 70.5 8

EA 311 5 15 18 3 9 64 1 2 NA 7 7 1 5.5 5.5 258 7 21 $5,371,130 2 4 5.04 4 8 71.5 6 & 7

GL 241 8 24 -31 7 21 46 3.5 7 NA 7 7 1 5.5 5.5 269 5 15 $6,432,685 7 14 4.26 7 14 107.5 1 & 2

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LL 235 9 27 -17 6 18 0 7.5 15 NA 7 7 1 5.5 5.5 240 9 27 $5,392,740 3 6 12.68 1 2 107.5 1 & 2

NO 334 3 9 -37 8 24 5 5 10 13.4 4 4 1 5.5 5.5 241 8 24 $5,475,805 4 8 3.62 9 18 102.5 3

WH 284 6 18 76 2 6 63 2 4 NA 7 7 1 5.5 5.5 285 3 9 $5,882,650 6 12 4.76 5 10 71.5 6 & 7

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1 & 2 GL 108

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6 & 7 EA 72

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Number of students displaced – range 370 - 235

370 = 1 (least best candidate)235 = 9 (best candidate)

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Analysis of Closing CriteriaAnalysis of Closing CriteriaUsing a Proportionate Variance ModelUsing a Proportionate Variance Model

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Bertha Vos BV 253 6.84 20.51 -14 2.45 7.36 0 0 0.00 1.00 54 4.35 4.35 2,644 7.60 22.81 5,168,235 7.22 14.44 1.83 3.66 74.14 1Central Grade CE 370 10 30.00 109 10 30.00 46 7.19 14.38 1.00 124 10.00 10.00 3,031 8.72 26.15 18,595,000 0.00 0.00 5.49 10.98 122.51 9Cherry Knoll CK 328 8.86 26.59 12 4.05 12.15 0 0 0.00 1.00 51 4.11 4.11 3,477 10.00 30.00 7,624,760 5.90 11.80 3.06 6.12 91.77 6Eastern EA 311 8.41 25.22 18 4.42 13.25 64 10 20.00 1.00 50 4.03 4.03 2,929 8.42 25.27 5,371,130 7.11 14.22 2.52 5.04 108.03 7Interlochen IN 336 9.08 27.24 -54 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 1.00 57 4.60 4.60 3,118 8.97 26.90 5,685,960 6.94 13.88 2.33 4.66 78.28 3Long Lake LL 235 6.35 19.05 -17 2.27 6.81 0 0 0.00 1.00 49 3.95 3.95 2,843 8.18 24.53 5,392,740 7.10 14.20 6.34 12.68 82.23 4Glenn Loomis GL 241 6.51 19.54 -31 1.41 4.23 46 7.19 14.38 1.00 50 4.03 4.03 2,881 8.29 24.86 6,432,685 6.54 13.08 2.13 4.26 85.38 5Norris NO 334 9.03 27.08 -37 1.04 3.13 5 0.78 1.56 1.00 52 4.19 4.19 2,587 7.44 22.32 5,475,805 7.06 14.12 1.81 3.62 77.03 2Willow Hill WH 284 7.68 23.03 76 7.98 23.93 63 9.84 19.69 1.00 58 4.68 4.68 3,202 9.21 27.63 5,882,650 6.84 13.68 2.38 4.76 118.39 8

Total 218.27 100.86 70.00 9.00 43.95 230.47 109.42 55.78 837.76

*Lower Score = Best Candidate for Closing

Rank Order For Closing Based on Above CriteriaRank School Name Abbrev Score

1 Bertha Vos BV 742 Norris NO 773 Interlochen IN 784 Long Lake LL 825 Glenn Loomis GL 856 Cherry Knoll CK 927 Eastern EA 1088 Willow Hill WH 1189 Central Grade CE 123

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Number of students displaced – range 0 - 370 370 = 10 185 = 5.0 0 = 0

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I recommend that TCAPS cease to operate these I recommend that TCAPS cease to operate these three elementary schools upon the completion three elementary schools upon the completion of the 2007-2008 school year:of the 2007-2008 school year:

Bertha Vos Elementary SchoolBertha Vos Elementary School

Glenn Loomis Elementary SchoolGlenn Loomis Elementary School

Norris Elementary SchoolNorris Elementary School

Jim Feil7/9/07

Superintendent’s RecommendationSuperintendent’s Recommendationto the Boardto the Board