Uniondale Public Schools Building our Capacity Preserving our
Uniondale Public Schools Building our Capacity. Preserving our Schools. Maintaining our Excellence. UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
Board of Education and Central Administration Emerson Mott, President James M. Sharpe III, Vice President Bruno A. Cubas, Trustee Neville G. Georges, Trustee Terri M. Mangum, Ph. D. , Trustee Anika Campbell, Student Member UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. William K. Lloyd, Superintendent of Schools Rhonda A. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Myrtle E. Dickson, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Jamal Scott, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs 2
December 2017 Bond Referendum – A Review OBJECTIVES § Address increasing enrollment Enrollment has increased over 900 students in the past 5 years and is projected to increase by more than another 700 over the next decade § Address building infrastructure and systems needs (repairs and renovations) UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3
December 2017 Bond Referendum – A Review OBJECTIVES § Address instructional-driven needs (ie: small class size, updated science labs) § Address athletic playing fields needs UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4
December 2017 Bond Referendum – A Review COST Total Bond Amount: Residential Portion: UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT $ 199, 930, 173 $ 31, 632, 364 5
December 2017 Bond Referendum – A Review BOND REFERENDUM RESULTS Largest turnout in Uniondale history – 1, 871. A close vote - Bond defeated by 211 votes. - Community concerned about the total bond cost and fiscal impact on individual taxpayer. - Concerns/questions about certain aspects of the proposed bond plan, like number of new classrooms and air conditioning plan. UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 6
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning REFLECT, REVISE, DEVELOP A NEW PLAN Objectives § Address increasing enrollment Enrollment has increased over 900 students in the past 5 years and is projected to increase by more than another 700 over the next decade § Address building infrastructure and systems needs (repairs and renovations) UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 7
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning REFLECT, REVISE, DEVELOP A NEW PLAN Objectives § Address instructional-driven needs (ie: small class size, updated science labs) § Address athletic playing fields needs AND ALSO… UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 8
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning REFLECT, REVISE, DEVELOP NEW PLAN Objectives § LOWER OVERALL BOND COSTS § UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 9
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHY IS THIS STILL A PERFECT TIME FOR A BOND REFERENDUM? § Interest rates are at HISTORIC LOWS § The District’s state aid rate for capital expenditures is at an HISTORIC HIGH (67. 4%) UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 10
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHAT ARE WE CONSIDERING CHANGING IN A REVISED PLAN? § Reducing the number of new classrooms District-wide by 19 § Limiting air conditioning to new construction and common spaces such general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 11
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHAT ARE WE CONSIDERING CHANGING IN A REVISED PLAN? § Limiting installation of new synthetic turf fields to the high school § Reducing the number of proposed auxiliary gyms UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 12
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning HOW MUCH WILL THESE CHANGES SAVE? §$41, 795, 717 UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 13
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning HOW MUCH STATE AID WOULD THE DISTRICT GET WITH THE NEW PLAN? §$89, 970, 378 of a total proposed bond of $158, 134, 456 UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHAT WOULD BE THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE NEW PLAN BEING CONSIDERED? §$26, 383, 538 UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE NEW PLAN DOES THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION REPRESENT ? $26, 383, 538 =16. 7% UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 16
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHAT WOULD BE THE COMMERCIAL PORTION OF THE NEW PLAN BEING CONSIDERED? $ 37, 966, 555 UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 17
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE NEW PLAN DOES THE COMMERCIAL PORTION REPRESENT? $ 37, 966, 555 = 24% UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 18
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning PROPOSED BOND FUNDING: STATE AID: $ 89, 970, 378 COMMERCIAL $ 37, 966, 555 RESIDENTIAL $ 26, 383, 538 SMART SCHOOL GRANT: $ 3, 813, 985 ---------TOTAL $158, 134, 456 UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 19
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning HOW MUCH WILL THE NEW PLAN BEING CONSIDERED COST THE AVERAGE UNIONDALE HOMEOWNER? $ 19. 81 PER MONTH FOR A HOME ASSESSED AT $300, 000 $ 23. 11 PER MONTH FOR A HOME ASSESSED AT $350, 000 UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 20
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 21
March 2018 Bond Referendum Planning Thank you, Uniondale. IT’S UP TO YOU! UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 22
Proposed Plan. Bond Referendum 2017 March 2018 Bond. Referendum. Planning March REMEMBER TO VOTE Thursday, March 15, 2018 6: 00 am to 9: 00 pm at your local elementary school UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 23
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – California Avenue School Pre. K – 5 Estimated Pupil Capacity 918 Scholars (2017/18 - 872 Scholars) • • • 16 -classroom addition • Site/playground/parking upgrades • Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations General Purpose room renovations • Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Exterior wall repairs • Chimney/soffit repairs • Flooring renovations 24
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Grand Avenue School Pre. K – 5 Estimated Pupil Capacity 392 Scholars (2017/18 - 315 Scholars) • • • 9 -classroom addition • Site/playground/parking upgrades Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations • General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium Kitchen service line upgrades UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Electric panel replacement • Public address system replacement 25
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Northern Pkwy. Northern Parkway School Pre. K – 5 Estimated Pupil Capacity 870 Scholars (2017/18 - 821 Scholars) • • • 22 -classroom addition • Site/playground/parking upgrades Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations • General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Exterior wall repairs • Chimney repairs • Roofing replacement • Flooring renovations • ADA access upgrades • New windows 26
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Smith Street School Pre. K – 5 Estimated Pupil Capacity 574 scholars (2017/18 - 492 scholars) • • • 6 -classroom addition Site/playground/parking • upgrades • Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations • General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium Kitchen serving line upgrades UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Boiler, burner, and controls replacement • Flooring renovations 27
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Walnut Street School Pre. K – 5 Estimated Pupil Capacity 656 scholars (2017/18 - 593 scholars) • • • 13 -classroom addition • Site/playground/parking upgrades Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations • General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium Kitchen serving line upgrades UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Boiler, burner, and controls replacement • New gas service upgrade 28
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Cornelius Court School 10 classrooms* • 4 -classroom addition • New gymnasium Relocation of offices currently located at Cornelius Court to lower levels of California Avenue and Northern Parkway • to create 3 classrooms • Renovation of 3 existing classrooms • • • Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Boiler, burner, and control upgrades • Electrical panel upgrades UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 29
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Lawrence Road School Grades 6 -8 Estimated Pupil Capacity 919 scholars (2017/18 - 823 scholars) • • • 11 -classroom addition 9 -classroom addition New testing rooms and language labs Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium, locker and chorus rooms UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT • • Band room expansion Kitchen ventilation upgrades Parking/site renovations Multi-purpose synthetic field Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Replace existing boilers, burners and controls 30
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – Turtle Hook School Grades 6 -8 Estimated Pupil Capacity 897 scholars (2017/18 - 753 scholars) • • • 9 -classroom addition 7 -classroom addition New testing rooms and language labs Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium, locker and chorus rooms UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT • • Band room expansion Kitchen ventilation upgrades Parking/site renovations Multi-purpose synthetic field Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias and libraries Building condition survey (BCS) work • Remove old transformers from vault 31
Proposed Bond Plan Revisions – High School Uniondale High School Grades 9 -12 Estimated Pupil Capacity 2800 scholars (2017/18 - 2389 scholars) • • • 41 -classroom addition 30 -classroom addition New testing rooms and language labs Science room renovations New resource, speech, OT, and PT rooms Library Media Center renovations General Purpose room renovations Nurse’s office renovations Social Worker, psychologist, guidance upgrades New auxiliary gymnasium with locker rooms Fitness center renovations Cafeteria additions Cafeteria upgrades UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT • • • Parent Resource Center Additional bathrooms Kitchen ventilation upgrades Parking/site renovations Multi-purpose synthetic fields w/ lighting Concession stand w/ toilets Central air conditioning building-wide Central air conditioning only in new construction and common group spaces like general purpose rooms, cafeterias, libraries, second and third floors Building condition survey (BCS) work • New student lockers • Boiler, burner, and control upgrades 32
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