Community Forum
Community Forum October 17, 2016
Our Community Bond
Meet the CFAC Leadership Amy Draper, Co-Chair Dana Ziemer, Co-chair Dennis Bell, Vice-Chair
*Approximately 30 community members
Capital Facilities Advisory Committee
Our Charge
Evaluate the current conditions and needs of our facilities as they relate to supporting enrollment projections and the District’s purpose statement; Develop criteria for facility decision-making; Engage the community in two-way conversation that encourages an inclusive and collaborative process; Recommend a preferred concept for a February 2017 bond.
Our Outreach City of Ridgefield LSW Architects DA Davidson Construction Services Group Community Forum School Presentations Staff Surveys Student Feedback Teacher/Parent Interviews
District Purpose Statement Ridgefield School District aspires to be the state's premier district, leveraging strong community partnerships to provide each student personalized learning experiences, opportunities, and skills that ensure success and unlimited possibilities.
A Powerful Partnership Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex
The Completed Project 1+1=3
These are Our kids.
This is Our This is Our community. bond.
The Story of Our District…
The Story of Ridgefield…
…Is About People
Engaging the Community Stronger Together • • • • • •
Teacher-Superintendent Leadership Group Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Advancing Athletics PTO, PTA, Boosters School Newsletters, Special Nights 2016 Levy Election
EXISTING CONDITIONS SOUTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
525
697
K-6
61,049
UNION RIDGE ELEMENTARY
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
700
837
K-6
81,821
VIEW RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
297
427
7-8
45,291
RIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
637
770
9-12
143,996
Room to learn 900 800 700 600 500
Total Enrollment
400
Capacity
300 200 100 0 South Ridge
Union Ridge
View Ridge
RHS
Enrollment in 2035 Forecast
K-6
7-8
9-12
Total
Student Enrollment
3,835
1,155
2,186
7,176
Reducing overcrowding
An additional 1300 new classroom seats Expanded Community Education Programming Community room Room for a partner
Modern Classrooms
Dramatically increases the percentage of students that learn in modern classrooms A learning environment that provides our kids unlimited possibilities Healthier, energy-efficient classrooms
Enhanced Safety
Safety and security upgrades at all campuses Decreased congestion downtown Right-sized elementary schools
Fiscally Responsible
$5,000,000 - Potential value of City funded site improvements to the 5-6 & 7-8 campus. $2,000,000 - Potential value of one year construction inflation on 5-6 & 7-8 project. If the District elected to proceed with design phases prior to bond election, the District has the opportunity to begin construction a year ahead of schedule, saving one year of construction cost inflation. Potential additional savings in fewer portables to purchase in future years.
Four Phases Phase I: 2012 Bond
Phase II
5th grade – 8th grade School Complex Two distinct schools Shared central services for efficiency Ridgefield High School Expansion New classroom pod Security enhancements to South Ridge and Union Ridge Repurposing View Ridge Middle School Consolidating district administrative services Expanding Community Education Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex *
2016 Tax Rates District
Bonds ($)
M & O ($)
Capital ($)
Total ($)
Ridgefield
1.4075
1.9768
3.3843
La Center
1.4552
2.9270
4.3822
Battle Ground
0.8117
3.6701
4.4818
Woodland
1.9317
2.6230
4.5547
Vancouver
1.5258
3.0518
0.2693
4.8469
Washougal
2.1142
2.9225
0.3117
5.3484
Evergreen
1.8438
3.5248
Camas
2.7525
2.7017
0.2935
5.7477
Hockinson
2.5984
3.0697
0.4610
6.1291
5.3686
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Our Community Bond
Meet the CFAC Leadership Amy Draper, Co-Chair Dana Ziemer, Co-chair Dennis Bell, Vice-Chair
*Approximately 30 community members
Capital Facilities Advisory Committee
Our Charge
Evaluate the current conditions and needs of our facilities as they relate to supporting enrollment projections and the District’s purpose statement; Develop criteria for facility decision-making; Engage the community in two-way conversation that encourages an inclusive and collaborative process; Recommend a preferred concept for a February 2017 bond.
Our Outreach City of Ridgefield LSW Architects DA Davidson Construction Services Group Community Forum School Presentations Staff Surveys Student Feedback Teacher/Parent Interviews
District Purpose Statement Ridgefield School District aspires to be the state's premier district, leveraging strong community partnerships to provide each student personalized learning experiences, opportunities, and skills that ensure success and unlimited possibilities.
A Powerful Partnership Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex
The Completed Project 1+1=3
These are Our kids.
This is Our This is Our community. bond.
The Story of Our District…
The Story of Ridgefield…
…Is About People
Engaging the Community Stronger Together • • • • • •
Teacher-Superintendent Leadership Group Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Advancing Athletics PTO, PTA, Boosters School Newsletters, Special Nights 2016 Levy Election
EXISTING CONDITIONS SOUTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
525
697
K-6
61,049
UNION RIDGE ELEMENTARY
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
700
837
K-6
81,821
VIEW RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
297
427
7-8
45,291
RIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
CAPACITY
ENROLLMENT
GRADE CONFIG.
SQUARE FTG.
637
770
9-12
143,996
Room to learn 900 800 700 600 500
Total Enrollment
400
Capacity
300 200 100 0 South Ridge
Union Ridge
View Ridge
RHS
Enrollment in 2035 Forecast
K-6
7-8
9-12
Total
Student Enrollment
3,835
1,155
2,186
7,176
Reducing overcrowding
An additional 1300 new classroom seats Expanded Community Education Programming Community room Room for a partner
Modern Classrooms
Dramatically increases the percentage of students that learn in modern classrooms A learning environment that provides our kids unlimited possibilities Healthier, energy-efficient classrooms
Enhanced Safety
Safety and security upgrades at all campuses Decreased congestion downtown Right-sized elementary schools
Fiscally Responsible
$5,000,000 - Potential value of City funded site improvements to the 5-6 & 7-8 campus. $2,000,000 - Potential value of one year construction inflation on 5-6 & 7-8 project. If the District elected to proceed with design phases prior to bond election, the District has the opportunity to begin construction a year ahead of schedule, saving one year of construction cost inflation. Potential additional savings in fewer portables to purchase in future years.
Four Phases Phase I: 2012 Bond
Phase II
5th grade – 8th grade School Complex Two distinct schools Shared central services for efficiency Ridgefield High School Expansion New classroom pod Security enhancements to South Ridge and Union Ridge Repurposing View Ridge Middle School Consolidating district administrative services Expanding Community Education Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex *
2016 Tax Rates District
Bonds ($)
M & O ($)
Capital ($)
Total ($)
Ridgefield
1.4075
1.9768
3.3843
La Center
1.4552
2.9270
4.3822
Battle Ground
0.8117
3.6701
4.4818
Woodland
1.9317
2.6230
4.5547
Vancouver
1.5258
3.0518
0.2693
4.8469
Washougal
2.1142
2.9225
0.3117
5.3484
Evergreen
1.8438
3.5248
Camas
2.7525
2.7017
0.2935
5.7477
Hockinson
2.5984
3.0697
0.4610
6.1291
5.3686
New Website & App Android
Apple
