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HORICON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES REFERENDUM VOTE APRIL 3RD

• Over the past year, the District has been working closely with the City of Horicon, the Horicon Chamber of

Commerce and other local businesses to determine how we can better position our community for the future.

• One of the priorities identified through this partnership was the need to update our school facilities.

• Portions of Van Brunt Elementary are nearly 100 years old and the Junior/Senior High School has

sections that are over 50 years old.

• As such, many of the major building systems are beyond their service life, resulting in inefficiencies and

ongoing costly repairs.

• To help develop a plan, an Athletic Facilities Committee was formed followed by a Citizens Advisory

Committee. (Between 60 – 70 community members)

• The Committee, made up of business leaders, parents, district staff and community members, met numerous

times to develop options to present to the community and School Board.

BACKGROUND | Community Survey Results


BACKGROUND | Community Survey ResultsSurvey – School Facility District-wide Survey

• Initial Joint Community Survey – Spring 2017 (School District, City, John Deere, Horicon Bank and Chamber of

Commerce) Total number of responses: 1,249

• School District Facilities Survey - Conducted in November/December 2017. Total number of responses: 607

• 75% of all respondents stated they would advise the School Board to pursue a referendum to update our schools

• 77% of all respondents supported the District in exploring options to update or replace Van Brunt

Elementary School

• 60% of respondents stated they would support the option to build a elementary school at the Junior /

Senior High School campus.

• 55% of respondents ranked updating the Junior / Senior High School’s building infrastructure as a high

priority


BACKGROUND | Horicon School Board Recommendation

Upon careful evaluation of the Comprehensive Facility Review conducted by Bray Architects, the two community surveys, and

the Citizens Advisory Committee recommendation, the School Board approved the placing of two questions on the April 3rd

ballot:

NO renovations for Van Brunt Elementary Building are included in any of our Referendum Questions or Plans

Question 1: Elementary School Addition to Jr/Sr High School $22,920,000• Construction of new Elementary School at Junior/Senior High school creating One Campus

• Add a new Cafeteria to service both schools

• Add Secure Entrance to new campus

• Renovate Door and Security Camera Systems

• Purchase all fixtures, furnishings and equipment necessary for the new school

Question 2: Jr/Sr High School Infrastructure Updates - $3,600,000• Replace 3 oldest roof sections

• Upgrade plumbing, valves and remodel existing Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

• Upgrade Heating & Cooling (HVAC) systems and HVAC Management System

• Replace original Main Electrical Service, Electrical Panel boards, Emergency Generator and Clock Systems

• Replace existing Hallway Ceiling Tiles, Flooring and Lighting Fixtures

• This only funds renovations at Jr / Sr High School.

THE NEED

Van Brunt

Elementary School


THE NEED | Van Brunt ElementaryA Comprehensive Facility Review of Van Brunt Elementary was completed by Bray Architects and CD Smith. The review

identified a list of safety and security, infrastructure and building system needs, as well as educational and site deficiencies.

Key findings included:

• Major building systems are past their service life including the plumbing, heating/ventilation and electrical, and need

to be replaced.

• Air supply to most rooms does not meet current code, and sections of the building are poorly insulated.

• To meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code compliance the school requires significant updates.

• Structural remodeling options are significantly limited by the building’s construction.

• Building is larger than what is needed to serve current and projected student enrollment.

o Approximately 50% of the space is not being utilized effectively.

• The school is more expensive to heat and operate due to its age.

• The school lacks flexible learning and collaboration spaces consistent with current educational needs.

• The District shares staff between schools. This requires staff to travel back and forth between schools, sometimes

multiple times in one day, which reduces the amount of time spent working with students.

Van Brunt

Concerns

• Many portions of Van Brunt’s Roof are leaking

Roof Repairs

Van Brunt

Concerns• Numerous Major Structural Repairs are

needed

Structural Repairs

Van Brunt

Concerns

• Van Brunt currently is run by Boiler Heat. Pipes and Valves in the building are in various stages of needing repair and / or replacement

Heating & Cooling

THE SOLUTION

COMBINE INTO

ONE CAMPUS

CONSOLIDATE RESOURCES & STAFF THAT ARE CURRENTLY

DIVIDED BETWEEN TWO SCHOOLS


THE SOLUTION | Proposed Site Plan


THE SOLUTION | Proposed Floor Plan

Existing

New Construction

Renovation


QUESTION #1 | As it will Appear on the Ballot

Shall the School District of Horicon, Dodge County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to

Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed

$22,920,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program

to create a consolidated campus and consisting of: the construction of a new Elementary School

addition and site improvements at the Junior/Senior High School; the construction of an

addition for a High School cafeteria and secure entrance and renovations and safety and

security upgrades at the Junior/Senior High School; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures

and equipment?

Yes No

ONE CAMPUSSOLUTION

• Dedicated Drop-Off / Pick-up area for Students to alleviate daily traffic congestion for both Elementary & Jr / Sr High School

IMPROVEMENTS

• Dedicated Bus Drop-Off / Pick-Up area

• Staff Parking Separate from Student Parking

STUDENTDROP-OFF & PICK-UP

ONE CAMPUSSOLUTION

• Music Classes at Same Campus

IMPROVEMENTS

• Kitchen Staff combined with central Lunch Room – Updated Kitchen to serve one campus

• Maintenance/Custodial Staff combined at Same Campus – Duties Condensed:

• Grass Mowing Equipment & Expense reduced

• Snow Removal Equipment & Expense reduced

Consolidation of Staff and Duties

• Allows more Multi-grade Level Staff Instruction on same campus

ONE CAMPUS

SOLUTION

• District Administration on Same Campus

IMPROVEMENTS

• Centrally Located School Administration

• Central Secured Public Entrance for Entire Campus

District Administration & Building Security/Safety

• Updated Campus Security• Door Security System• Video Security Camera System

ONE CAMPUSSOLUTION

• Classrooms organized by Grade• Ground Floor

• Pre-K / Kindergarten• 1st Grade• 2nd Grade

• Upper Floor• 3rd Grade• 4th Grade• 5th Grade

IMPROVEMENTSElementary

Grade Level Curriculum Collaboration

ONE CAMPUSSOLUTION

• One Campus allows expansion of collaborative activities between Upper Grades and Elementary Grades without travel between separate sites.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Strengthening of the District Improvement Initiative – “One Team, Horicon Strong”

• Expansion of Upper Grade Mentorship Programs

Educational Cross Grade Collaboration

ONE CAMPUS

SOLUTION

• Consolidated Athletic Coaching Resources

IMPROVEMENTS

• One Location for Families with Multiple Grade Children to Schedule

• Provision of Multiple Athletic Venues at Same Campus

Extracurricular Activities

• Collaboration and Combination of Arts and Presentations

Van Brunt

• Land to East (current playground) to be sold – Possible Housing

Uses for Van Brunt:(With Question #1 Passage)

• Proposal for Older Structure to be Sold:• Updated for Loft Style Apartment

Complex• Currently 3 interested parties for

purchase

• Gymnasium / Locker Room Complex• Horicon Athletics (3rd Gym Complex)• City Recreation Complex• YMCA Satellite Services and Classes• Community Events

THE NEED

Junior / Senior

High School

• There are Three (3) Roof Sections that are in need of repair at the Jr./Sr. High School

Roof RepairsJr/Sr High School

Concerns

Jr/Sr High School

Concerns

• The current electrical service to the High School is the original 1964 equipment.

Electrical Services

• Our Backup Electrical Generator is also from 1964 and in need of replacement to supply emergency power to the school.

• Our original 1964 bathrooms are in need of significant updating as well as increase in capacity to current code

Update Bathrooms

Jr/Sr High School

Concerns

• Our current Door Security and the Security Camera Systems need to be updated to address the current concerns for School Security

Building Security Upgrades

• A Secured Entrance, Increased Door Access Security and Video Camera Coverage are all needed

Jr/Sr High School

Concerns

• The majority of the Jr./Sr. High School HVAC system is vintage 1964 with many replacement parts not readily available

Heating & Cooling (HVAC)

• The HVAC Control System is out of date and unable to Zone areas between used or unused to save utility costs

Jr/Sr High School

Concerns

• Damaged and Mismatched Ceiling Tiles from water damage and repairs in years past need to be replaced.

Replace Ceiling Tiles & update Lighting

• Updated LED Lighting to replace the Florescent Lighting will save energy and utility costs.

Jr/Sr High School

Concerns

THE SOLUTION

QUESTION #2

Jr/Sr High School Improvements


QUESTION #2 | As it will Appear on the Ballot

Shall the School District of Horicon, Dodge County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to

Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed

$3,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school improvement program consisting

of: building infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements at the Junior/Senior High

School; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?

Yes No


THE SOLUTION | Jr/Sr High School Improvements

• Ceiling Tile / Flooring / Lighting

• Door Security and Security Camera System Up Grades

• Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

• HVAC System / HVAC Control System

THE COST

QUESTION #2Jr/Sr High School

Improvements Only

QUESTION #1New Elementary School, Cafeteria, District Offices

NO renovations for Van Brunt Elementary Building are included in any of our Referendum Questions or Plans


THE COST | Financial Background

• In 2018, the District will pay off a large portion of the debt that funded past building projects

• As a result, the debt portion of the school tax levy will drop.

• Using a homeowner’s analogy, “we are about to pay off our home mortgage.”

• This reduction of loan payments will reduce the tax impact of any new referendum-approved spending.

• Because of our healthy financial situation and historically low interest rates, the School Board believes this is

a good time to consider investing in our schools

• The District cannot afford to pay for major building projects out of the annual operating budget.

• If the public chooses to address these needs, the primary way to obtain funding is through a referendum.


QUESTION #1 QUESTION #2

REFERENDUM AMOUNT: $22,920,000 $3,600,000

Estimated mill rate impact (over 2017-18 mill rate): $0.52 $0.48*

Estimated tax impact on property with fair market value of:

$100,000 PropertyAnnual $52.00 $48.00

Monthly $4.33 $4.00

$150,000 PropertyAnnual $78.00 $72.00

Monthly $6.50 $6.00

$200,000 PropertyAnnual $104.00 $96.00

Monthly $8.67 $8.00

THE COST | Tax Impact Impact of ONLY Question #1

on Horicon Property Tax.

Build New Elementary School at Current High

School Site – One Campus

Amounts reflect Debt Reduction impact.

Assumptions: Estimated interest rate of 4.00 % 2017-18 DPI Final Equalized Aide Calculation Annual growth in equalized value estimated @ 1.00 w/ 2017 equalized value

Information Provided by HSE & Co


QUESTION #1 QUESTION #2

REFERENDUM AMOUNT: $22,920,000 $3,600,000

Estimated mill rate impact (over 2017-18 mill rate): $0.52 $0.48*

Estimated tax impact on property with fair market value of:

$100,000 PropertyAnnual $52.00 $48.00

Monthly $4.33 $4.00

$150,000 PropertyAnnual $78.00 $72.00

Monthly $6.50 $6.00

$200,000 PropertyAnnual $104.00 $96.00

Monthly $8.67 $8.00

THE COST | Tax Impact

Assumptions: Estimated interest rate of 4.00 % 2017-18 DPI Final Equalized Aide Calculation Annual growth in equalized value estimated @ 1.00 w/ 2017 equalized value

Information Provided by HSE & Co

Impact on Horicon Property Tax of Question #2

IF Question #1 is also Approved

Build New Elementary School at Current High

School Site – One Campus&

Renovate High School

Amounts reflect Debt Reduction impact.


THE COST | Tax Impact of Question #1 & #2

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Existing Debt Referendum Question #1 Potential Debt Referendum Question #2 Potential Debt

Continues

through

2037-2038

Estimated tax impact of

$3,600,000 borrowing:

$0.48 increase above

Current (2018) per

$1,000 of property value

Assumes Question #1

is Approved

Estimated tax

impact of

$22,920,000

borrowing:

$0.52 increase

above Current

(2018) per $1,000

of property value

Question #2 Question #1

Current Horicon Tax Rate Level

Mill Rate from District Debt


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Attend an Open House

Open houses will be held at both the

Junior/Senior High and Van Brunt

Elementary from 5-7 PM on the following

dates:

• March 1

• March 8

• March 13

CALL

920.485.2898

EMAIL

[email protected]

VISIT

www.horicon.k12.wi.us/district/referenduminformation.cfm

Community EngagementsSuperintendent Rich Appel

• March 9 – American Legion (5-7pm)

• March 12 – Lions Club (6-7pm)

• March 23 – Iron Ridge Inn (5:30-7:30pm)

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