Reinvest in An Opportunity for Our Children
Reinvest in
An Opportunity for Our Children
Agenda District Perspective
Dr. Lamar Goree, Superintendent
Academics and Demographic DataKeith Burton, Chief Academic Officer Mary Nash Wood, Assistant Director of Communications Dr. Gary Joiner, Demographer
Financial Impact Jim Lee, Chief Financial Officer
ClosingDr. Lamar Goree, Superintendent
District leadership is recommending the CPSB approve a bond initiative.
No increase in property taxes.
Request made based on district analysis on student population, facilities, and instructional priorities.
Purpose
Historical Perspective
41,100 Students5,680 Dedicated Employees – 2nd largest employer9 National Blue Ribbons Schools of Excellence35 Elementary Schools6 K-8 Schools7 Middle Schools3 7-12 Schools8 High Schools3 Unique Schools
Fiscal ResponsibilityThe district strives to make sound financial decisions that can ultimately be passed down to the taxpayers.
In 2012 Caddo reduced the debt service millage from 7.6 mills to 6.0 mills, resulting in lower taxes for property owners.
Over the last 12 years, Caddo saved taxpayers approximately $5.2 million by refinancing existing debt at lower interest rates.
We expect these savings to continue, as we currently are working to re-structure our 2007 General Obligation Bond Issue. We anticipate the additional savings to be approximately $800,000.
1. George P. Hendrix2. Laurel Street3. Hosston4. Linear*5. Hillsdale*6. Hamilton Terrace*7. Newton Smith*8. Linwood
(presently a charter school)
*Closed school still under CPSB
9. Original Oak Park (leased property)
10. M. J. Moore (leased property)
11. West Shreveport (Repurposed)
12. Central (Repurposed)
13. Academic Recovery Center (Ingersol campus; Used by Ombudsman)
Since 2000, Caddo Parish has Closed or Repurposed 13 Schools
How were Needs Identified? May: Demographic information gathered and presented
June-July: Gathering data on district needs August: Community advisory committee meetings begin Mid-August: Conduct second survey of principals to
solidify needs September-December: Community advisory committee
meetings continue November: Demographic follow up with Dr. Gary Joiner December: Small group meetings with board members December: Caddo Parish School Board announces intent
to call election
Overall Impact on our District?
Taxes
Education
Future
• No increase in millage if approved.
• Reinvests in new classrooms and schools with a clear focus on STEM and Career Education.
• Prepares for population shifts.
• Prepares for 21st Century STEM instruction.
Historic Perspective
10 percent reduction of students. 45,500 in 2000 to 41,100 today.
17 percent reduction of schools. 75 schools in 2000 to 62 today.
This bond initiative will not increase taxes.This bond initiative will result in the closing
of 6 schools. Blanchard Elementary will reopen in a new location.
Academics and
Demographic Information
New SchoolsSTEM InstructionNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-Sizing
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New Schools
A Reinvestment in . . . .
New Elementary School in the Blanchard Community Blanchard Elementary is overcrowded. The largest population boom in decades is expected due to I-49 expansion to
Arkansas. Aging facilities mean deferred maintenance costs and functional adequacy
needs currently exceed $9 million. CLOSE: Jack P. Timmons Elementary and Blanchard Elementary
Reinvest in New Schools
New Pre K-8th Grade School in Southeast Shreveport A large population shift across the district is to outlying
communities. Alleviates overcrowding at University Elementary and
Youree Drive Middle School.University and Youree Drive currently have over 25
buildings used for temporary classrooms.Data suggests an over-reliance in magnet school
enrollment. Largest population of private school students.
Reinvest in New Schools
New Elementary School in Central Shreveport Reinvest in the Central Shreveport/Highland communities by
combining 3 schools into one central state-of-the-art campus. The cost of deferred maintenance, adequacy needs and ADA
compliance for three campuses is in excess of $18 million. Reduce the annual maintenance costs of 3 aging facilities
(approximately $150,000) would be reduced by an estimated 75%. Eliminates facilities that are ineffectively sized to accommodate
student populations and instructional needs. CLOSE: Barret Paideia Academy, Creswell Elementary, and
E. B. Williams-Stoner Hill Laboratory School
Reinvest in New Schools
PopulationData
A Review of the
Blanchard CommunityThe area around Blanchard has grown by more
than 600 children under the age of 18 in the past 7 years.
That growth is slated to continue as Interstate 49 is completed.
Most families in that community overwhelmingly choose public school between kindergarten and high school years. Largest private school numbers are for prekindergarten.
Under Age 18 in Blanchard Area
Total Population Under 18: 10,397
1,87318 percent
1,300 children12 percent
385 children4 percent1,534 children
15 percent1,792 children
17 percent
1,868 children18 percent
1,645 children16 years
Under 3 years of age
3-4 years
5 years
6-8 years
9-11 years
12-14 years
15-17 years
Where are the Students Going?
Public7,150 children
73 percent
Private752 children
8 percent
Not enrolled 1,905 children
19 percent
Public Private
Not enrolled
New Elementary School in Central Shreveport Built in:
Barret Paideia Academy: 1916 Creswell Elementary: 1920 E.B. Williams Stoner Hill: 1954
Capacity of existing schools Barret Paideia Academy: 333 Creswell Elementary: 479 E.B. Williams Stoner Hill: 274
Enrollment of existing schools Barret Paideia Academy: 301 Creswell Elementary: 422 E.B. Williams Stoner Hill*: 243
Central Shreveport
Central Shreveport
734 childrenUnder 3 years of
age
520 children3-4 years
187 children5 years
432 children6-8 years
323 children9-11 years
428 children12-14 years
311 children15-17 yearsUnder 3 years of age
3-4 years
5 years
6-8 years
9-11 years
12-14 years
15-17 years
Total Population Under 18: 2,935
Where are Students Going?
Public1,700 children
77 percent
Private147 children
6 percent
Not enrolled369 children17 percent
Public
Private
Not enrolled
South Shreveport The area of south Shreveport has been increasing in
student population at a steady rate of 15 percent over the past decade.
1 in 3: Those in public schools are overwhelmingly in the magnet or magnet component campuses
The further south you go, the higher the reliance on magnet testing.
Of those in private schools, highest jumps in enrollment exist in kindergarten and in the fifth through eighth grade. For example in 71115, 44 percent of kindergarteners attend
private school. About 27 percent of middle schools in the same area attend a private school.
2,032 children17 percent
1,558 children13 percent
557 children5 percent
2,235 children18 percent
1,73714 percent
1,795 children15 percent
2,243 children18 percent
Under 3 years of age
3-4 years
5 years
6-8 years
9-11 years
12-14 years
15-17 years
Under Age 18 in South Shreveport
Total Population Under 18: 12,157
Where are Students Going?
Public7,609 children
65 percent
Private2,327 children
20 percent
Not enrolled in school
1,727 children15 percent
Public
Private or unknown
Not enrolled in school
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1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
3,930 3,988 3,925
3,5803,449
4,1313,930
4,3344,420
4,565
4,8124,681 4,710
4,8284,674
1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Non-Public Enrollment 1999-2014
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Emphasis on STEM Education
What is STEM Education? Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics
Caddo will upgrade science labs at ALL high schools to reinvest in high-quality instruction. Allows for technological upgrades Ensure equity among all high school programs Aligns science instruction to future workforce demands
New SchoolsSTEM EducationNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-Sizing
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Caddo will reinvest in permanent classrooms. Temporary classrooms have become permanent
classrooms.
Reinvest in New Classrooms
Reinvest in New Classrooms
Provides modern classrooms with enhanced technology capabilities to better engage and foster student learning
Based on input from principals’ capital project needs and population data, the following campuses will wing upgrades: Walnut HillCherokee ParkSummerfield
Caddo will construct auditoriums at K-8 schoolsWalnut Hill and
Herndon Currently these are the
only two K-8 schools without auditoriums
Provides equity among all K-8 students.
Reinvest in New Classrooms
Caddo will construct auxiliary gyms at Green Oaks, Captain Shreve and Southwood.Green Oaks is the only 7-12 school without an
auxiliary gym to adequately separate student population.
Data shows enrollment at Captain Shreve and Southwood underserved by current gym space.
Reinvest in New Classrooms
Caddo will construct Activity Centers to better address physical education needs as well as provide a setting for special events.Campuses receiving Activity Centers:
AtkinsForest HillRiversideSummer GroveWestwood
Reinvest in New Classrooms
New Library for C.E. Byrd High School Current library is 5,900 square
feet – much too small for student population
New library will be 9,000 square feet Current library is not only
inefficient but lacks infrastructure for today’s student needs
Would be built on the existing footprint of the school
Reinvest in New Classrooms
New SchoolsSTEM InstructionNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-sizing
Caddo will Reinvest in ...
Build a new wing and expand career offerings at Caddo Career and Technology Center
Plumbing and General Carpentry are examples
Add career education opportunities in underserved communities
Partner with a higher education institution to provide career and vocational education defined by workforce needs.
Current career and vocational offerings are limited in size, location, and availability.
Reinvest in Career Education
New SchoolsSTEM InstructionNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-Sizing
Caddo will Reinvest in ...
Reinvest in Transportation
District made a commitment to provide quality transportation to all families.
Will provide 20 air-conditioned buses for schools.
19 buses set to retire in next five years; 127 over next 10 years.
Between 2008 and 2013, Caddo did not purchase buses due to budget constraints.
New SchoolsSTEM InstructionNew ClassroomsCareer EducationTransportationEfficiency & Right-Sizing
Caddo will Reinvest in ...
Heating/Air Conditioning at C.E. Byrd High School The current system is becoming
inoperable. Last updated in 1984. Average lifespan is 20-30 years. Byrd is highest in labor repair costs,
total repair costs and number of work orders related to heating and cooling.
In last three years, there were nearly 300 HVAC issues reported.
The campus was the only site to not receive an HVAC upgrade during the last bond initiative.
Caddo will close 6 additional campuses while building 3 new schools and constructing permanent additions to existing facilities.
Anticipated savings on maintenance, upkeep and utility costs estimated at $1.5 million annually. Campuses slated for closure:
Barret Paideia Academy Creswell Elementary E.B. Williams-Stoner Hill Elementary Current Blanchard Elementary site Jack P. Timmons Elementary Alexander Learning Center
Reinvest in Right-Sizing the District
Summary of Academic Benefits
Build 3 new schools. Close 6 facilities. Closed facilities will save district $1.5 million per year. Increase STEM focus with upgrades to high school
science labs. Provide expansion of Career Center & Technology
Center and future opening across the district. Build new wings and activity centers at 11 schools. Build auxiliary gyms at 3 high schools. Increase quality and dependability in transportation.
Financial Implications
Millage Fund MillageRate
Bond Principal & Interest Debt Service 6.00
• CPSB has capacity to issue approximately $108,000,000 worth of General Obligation Bonds without increasing the school tax rate.
Funding Identified Needs
District NAVDebt
Service Millage
Debt Service Revenue
Rev to $1M NAV
Caddo 1,627,210,620 6.00 9,749,726 5,992 Bossier 910,503,364 13.55 11,870,670 13,037 DeSoto 655,148,947 5.00 1,739,633 2,655
Red River 213,510,260 3.00 661,885 3,100 Webster 236,369,771 *** 6,260,777 26,487
Data from 2014-15 MFP Budget Letter
*** Webster has different millage rate for each district.
Millage Rates of Area Districts
Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster $-
$5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000
Data from 2014-15 MFP Budget Letter
Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster Calcasieu EBR Jefferson Lafayette Orleans St. Tamm.0
2,500
5,000
7,500
10,000
Local Property Tax Comparisons ---------- Property Tax ----------
Mills Annual Rev. Rev / StdsCaddo 75.66 $ 121,438,090 $ 2,990 Bossier 51.75 $ 46,223,489 $ 2,144 DeSoto 59.32 $ 39,327,537 $ 8,074 Red River 42.87 $ 9,153,188 $ 6,308 Webster 41.88 $ 11,417,029 $ 1,773 Calcasieu 31.66 $ 52,179,716 $ 1,613 EBR 43.45 $ 137,402,581 $ 3,169 Jefferson 22.91 $ 75,671,906 $ 1,666 Lafayette 33.56 $ 57,550,337 $ 1,905 Orleans 44.81 $ 133,691,064 $ 3,174 St. Tammany 68.18 $ 111,376,395 $ 2,992
Data from 2014-15 MFP Budget Letter
Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster Calcasieu EBR Jefferson Lafayette Orleans St. Tamm. $-
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
Local Sales Tax ComparisonsRate Annual Rev. Rev / Stds
Caddo 1.50% $ 71,286,628 $ 1,755 Bossier 1.75% $ 41,235,031 $ 1,912 DeSoto 2.50% $ 21,954,014 $ 4,507 Red River 2.00% $ 3,995,534 $ 2,754 Webster 2.13% $ 13,756,234 $ 2,136 Calcasieu 2.00% $ 93,741,443 $ 2,897 EBR 2.00% $ 164,449,406 $ 3,792 Jefferson 2.00% $ 181,400,528 $ 3,993 Lafayette 2.00% $ 113,564,887 $ 3,760 Orleans 1.50% $ 108,119,002 $ 2,567 St. Tammany 2.00% $ 82,874,124 $ 2,226
Data from 2014-15 MFP Budget Letter
Caddo Bossier DeSoto Red River Webster Calcasieu EBR Jefferson Lafayette Orleans St. Tamm.
02,0004,0006,0008,000
10,00012,00014,000
Local Total Tax Comparisons
Combined Tax Revenue Rev / StdsCaddo $ 192,724,718 $ 4,745Bossier $ 87,458,520 $ 4,056DeSoto $ 61,281,551 $ 12,581Red River $ 13,148,722 $ 9,062Webster $ 25,173,263 $ 3,908Calcasieu $ 145,921,159 $ 4,510EBR $ 301,851,987 $ 6,961Jefferson $ 257,072,434 $ 5,659Lafayette $ 171,115,224 $ 5,665Orleans $ 241,810,066 $ 5,741St. Tammany $ 194,250,519 $ 5,218
Assessed Property Value $75,000 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000
Homestead Exemption <$75,000> <$75,000> <$75,000> <$75,000>
Net Assessed Value $0.00 $25,000 $175,000 $425,000
Debt Service Mills 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Existing Annual Taxes $0.00 $15.00 $105.00 $255.00
Estimated Tax, if no bond issue 0.00 12.50 87.50 212.50
Annual Savings, if no bond issue $0.00 $2.50 $17.50 $42.50
• The examples show the amount of property tax payable for the debt service millage, based on sample assessed property values.
Estimated Impact on Property Taxes
Summary of FinanceNO INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE!Savings to taxpayers will be minimal if there is no
bond election.When comparing revenue to number of students
served, the amount of taxes raised in Caddo is one of the lowest compared to neighboring districts, and other districts of our size.
Since 2000, Caddo has reduced its total property tax rate by 10 mills, or 11.6%.
Summary of Costs
What are Costs of Identified Needs? Suggested Projects Preliminary Estimate
New K-8 School in South Shreveport $24,500,000
New K-5 School in Blanchard $16,320,000
New K-5 School in Central Shreveport $16,300,000
Auxiliary gyms at Green Oaks, Captain Shreve and Southwood $6,600,000
Auditoriums at Walnut Hill and Herndon K-8s $7,000,000
Activity Centers at Atkins, Forest Hill, Riverside, Summer Grove and Westwood
$5,000,000
Upgrades to Science Labs at High Schools $5,000,000
New Wing at Cherokee Park $1,250,000
New Wing at Walnut Hill $2,000,000
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What are Costs of Identified Needs?
Suggested Projects (continued) Preliminary EstimateNew Wing at Summerfield $2,000,000
New Wing at Caddo Career and Technology Center $3,500,000
Library at Byrd $2,500,000
HVAC at Byrd $4,000,000
Air-Conditioned Buses $2,000,000
Sub Total For All Projects $97,970,000
Project Design $10,030,000
Total Cost $108,000,000
Why not technology? Why not close a high school? How will this affect my school
attendance zone? Where does this fit with our strategic
plan? What is the timeline?
Questions You Might Be Asking
Overall Impact on our District?
Taxes
• No increase in millage if approved.
Education
• Reinvests in new classrooms and schools with a clear focus on STEM and Career Education.
Future
• Prepares for population shifts.
• Prepares for 21s
t
Century STEM instruction.
Questions?
Reinvest in Caddo