• Thank you for attending the second Superintendent and Community Round Table. This session explained how the district plans for enrollment growth. Below, you'll find the presentation as well as the questions posed at the March 18th session.

Q & A

  • Do the estimates with the 20% include people moving out of the district?

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    The 20% figure referred to in the presentation is a contingency built into our enrollment projections to account for future housing developments and resulting student population growth that are not currently on the books but over the next 10  years are likely to happen.
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  • Would it be more efficient to do smaller tax increases over time instead of larger increases?

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    Each year, the District carefully analyzes revenues and expenditures and resulting tax needs. As we are now planning for the new elementary building and staffing for that new building, the District is proposing a multi-year tax phase-in period. This will help minimize the yearly tax impact on our community.
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  • Are there contingency plans in place if the project exceeds the budget?

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    Yes, the District has and continues to work closely with project professionals on developing and fine-tuning the budget inclusive of possible contingencies. Further, the District has proposed a balanced use of in-house funds in combination with borrowed funds further providing funding flexibility for this project.
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  • Are there any anticipated disruptions to the school schedule or operations during construction?

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    Due to the construction of the new school taking place on a distinct and independent site, there are no anticipated disruptions to the current school's schedule or operational procedures.
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  • What specific needs or challenges is the building project addressing?

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    The primary driver for this building project is the urgent need to alleviate significant overcrowding across our three elementary school facilities.
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  • Will the funds allocated for personnel prior to school opening be accumulating earnings?

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    This District is proposing a multi-year phase in of funding necessary to cover the costs of new staff. During this phase in period, these funds may result in the District having a surplus of revenues over expenditures. That surplus of funds will be transferred annually into an account that will be used to pay for a portion of the new elementary building construction costs.
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  • Why can't 4th grade go back to the Intermediate School to lessen the number of students?

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    Moving 4th grade back to the Intermediate School (NAIS) presents several challenges, primarily concerning the developmental appropriateness of the learning environment for our 4th-grade students. Fourth grade is a pivotal year for students transitioning from early childhood to more complex academic concepts. Keeping them within the elementary school setting allows for a more nurturing and developmentally aligned curriculum and social environment. Currently, our elementary schools are at capacity, and projections indicate further enrollment increases. Similarly, our high schools are also experiencing space constraints. The NAIS and NAMS, however, have the capacity to accommodate the anticipated growth. Simply moving students is a short-term fix that doesn't address the core issue of growing enrollment.
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