Ticonderoga

CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2007 Building Project Proposal

Build a Better Tomorrow.

Character Opportunity

Value Community

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Project Process

• July ‘06 advertisement to public to re-convene Community Facilities Committee

• August ‘06 Committee convenes, tours of all buildings and grounds take place

• Fall ‘06 Committee assess needs in terms of Safety, Security, Building Code, and Program

• Fall ‘06 Committee Reports to the Board and is then charged with making a project recommendation

• Winter-Spring 06-07 Committee meets with architects to discuss options:

• August 6, ‘07 BOE adopts a $23,872,700 Building Project with a Referendum vote date of September 25.

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2006-2007 Facilities Committee

John Bartlett- Co Chair Marty Fitzgerald Lori Olcott

Steve Dunn- Co Chair Dick Gladu Marshall Rocque

Mike Moser- Co Chair Mike Graney Jorja Sanders

Bill Barnhart Tim Hanson Rick Smith

Pam Bresett Skip Hourigan Mike Stipo

Chris Burns Brick Howe Renee Swinton

Glen&Malinda Chapman George Ianson Tom Thatcher

Dean Cook John Lenhart Walter Thorne

Joyce Cooper Jim&Marianne Major Don Vradenburg

Laurie Cossey John McDonald John Warriner

Gray Densmore Pam&Ed Nolan Peter Ward

Craig Dixon Bob Palandrani Sr. Jim Wells

Bill Dodd Bob Porter Richard Wray

Anne Dreimiller Don Olcott Board of Education

Collins and Scoville

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Project Scope

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CharacterQualified Zone Academy Bond

$2.7 Million Dollar Interest Free Loan Provided the District can partner with a community entity which must provide a 10% match

International Paper has agreed to partner and work with the District to create an “Academy” which:

Instill Work-readiness skills to students Make students aware of the types of character traits

employers are seeking Better prepare students for the challenges ahead in

whatever path they choose This opportunity expires on 12/31/07

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Opportunity New Wing at High School

Ground Floor: Technology First Floor: Art Second Floor: Music

Re-introduction of Marine Tech and Recreational Technology Program

Marina Survey Adult Education BOCES Leasing Space

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Value The Most Valuable Commodity We Have are our Children

Safety and Security are Essential Moving Principals Offices/New Classrooms Improved Communication Systems Creating Vestibules as Single Points of Entry Enclosing Libraries at EMS Parking/Student Drop-off and Lighting at EMS Carpet Replacement- EMS Windows at High School Gymnasium Renovation/Bleacher Replacement Relocate District Offices

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CommunityNew Cafeteria/Multi-Function Room

Shared Space

Utilities Issues

Over 50 Community Groups keep our facility in constant use

Enclose Current Cafeteria

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Financing QZAB- $2.7 Interest Free Loan- Expires 12/31

EXCEL Aid- $700,00 State Grant which comes directly off the local share of the project

State Aid- TCS Building aid is 68%- We are currently working with SED on increasing the amount of scope to be aided

20 year Bond, TCS will retire dept from three projects during the life of this bond

The tax impact will not take place until 2011

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What is this Going to Cost Me?Tax Rate Impact

Ticonderoga Hague True

Current $ 9.9788 $10.6957 $7.750

Projected $11.1583 $11.9599$8.671

Increase $ 1.1795 $ 1.2642$ .921

Percent 11.82% 11.81% 11.88%

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What is this Going to Cost Me?

$100,000 Home Average Increase

Ti Hague True

No Exemptions $117.95 $126.42 $92.05

Basic Star $ 82.56 $ 88.50 $64.43

Enhanced Star $ 58.97 $ 63.21 $46.02

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What is this Going to Cost Me?

$500,000 Home Average Increase

Ti Hague True

No Exemptions $589.75 $632.12 $460.24

Basic Star $554.36 $594.19 $432.62

Enhanced Star $530.77 $568.90 $414.21

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Commonly Asked Questions

Why has some of this work been deferred to a building project?

Will a new wing at the HS detract from the original 1929 facility which is on the National Historic Registry?

What is the reason for the increasing costs of building for schools?

Why is TCS Building aid lower than many area schools?

Why the need to build if enrollment is flat?

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Next Steps

Community Presentations September 5- Hague Town Board September 17- High School Cafeteria at a 6:30 September 20- Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30

Sept. 18 Voter Registration Date

September 25- Bond Vote Date 12-8pm Hague Community Center Ticonderoga HS Lobby