Planning for the Future:
December 3, 2015
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Discussion Points
 Welcome & Announcements (Part 1) (6:30)
• Welcome and District Announcements
• Recap since Committee Meeting #1
 Committee Review (Part 2) (6:40)
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Purpose of the Committee
District Vision
Task and Objectives
Ground Rules and Parking Lot
Timeline, Schedule and Future Meeting Dates/Locations
 Discussions (Part 3) (6:45)
• Activity 1 Small Groups/Discussion (6:45)
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Academic Belief Statements – Respond to this Question: What did you learn from the
research, data, and enrollment information?
Report Out
• Activity 2 Small Groups/Discussion (7:30)
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Academic Belief Statements – Respond to this Question: Respond to this Question: What did
you see, you liked, needed improvements, or generally learn from the facility tours?
Report Out
• Activity 3 Questions (8:20)
 Closing (Part 4) (8:25)
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• Announcements
• Next Steps – January 07 Committee Meeting
• Homework
Parking lot
* Place to put questions about items you would like answered
which are not agenda
* Place to put general comments
* Answers by either RSP or Administration prior to the next
committee meeting
Purpose of the Committee
 Provide the Board a recommended multi-year Facility Plan that will
improve students being College AND Career Ready
 Committee recommendation can include, but is not limited to:
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Repurpose of Schools
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New Construction
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Additions / Renovations
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Closing of Facilities
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Grade Reconfiguration
 Measurements for a successful multi-year Facility Plan should center
around the following elements:
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Academics
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Culture
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Economics
Academics
• 21st Century Learning
• College & Career Ready
• Relevant & Rigorous
• Class Size
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• Enrollment/Capacity
Culture
• Athletics
• Activities
• Clubs
• Organizations
• Student Engagement
• Parent Involvement
• Traditions/Pride
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• Safety
• “Bismarck” Experience
• Beliefs
• Values
• Attitudes
Economics
• Repurpose of Schools
• Remodeling/Additions
• New Construction
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• Bond Referendums
• Community Support
• Ability/Desire To Afford
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Ideal Graduate Picture
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In 2014, the District had visioning meetings with parents, business people, high school
students and community representatives. The graphic above was created from words these
groups used repeatedly to describe the ideal graduate
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Each group will discuss what you learned from the research, data, enrollment
information presented at the last committee meeting, as well as the school
tours.
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Goal:
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To recognize current district academic achievement, national and
international best practice and what is possible with the changing
enrollment and demographic trends.
Sample Belief Statements:
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ACT scores have been relatively stagnant for the past 5 years, so steps
should be taken to increase student results by 2020/21
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Based on the North Dakota State Assessment, mathematics scores
decline as students progress through the system. Therefore, steps
should be taken to increase student results by 2020/21 and reverse the
trend.
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Discussion At Table
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Select a writer
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Create 3-5 Belief Statements
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Time Limit – 30 Minutes (Total)
Each table will report out to the committee their belief
statements.
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Select a reporter
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Time Limit – 15 Minutes (Total)
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Each group will discuss what you learned from the tours of schools specifically focusing on
what you valued or what needs improvement.
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Goal:
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Note Handout: general comments provided at each table
To recognize how facilities are being utilized and begin to create consensus on what, if
anything, should be improved.
Sample Belief Statements:
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Some building conditions are such that there is an inequity in learning environments,
therefore steps should be taken to assure equity in all programming.
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The __________ is insufficient at _______________.
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Due to ___________, the school district should consider ____________________
_______________ school.
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Discussion At Table
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Select a writer
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Create 5-7 Belief Statements
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Time Limit – 30 Minutes (Total)
Each table will report out to the committee their belief
statements.
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Select a reporter
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Time Limit – 15 Minutes (Total)
At your table you have a clicker which you will use to provide input
on various topics.
• The questions will help set the stage for the January 7,
2016 committee meeting
The ideal total student capacity for a 9-12 HS is:
27.3%
1. 1,200
25.0%
2. 1,300
3. 1,400
18.2%
15.9%
4. 1,500
13.6%
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5. 1,600
The ideal number of students per grade at a 9-12
HS is:
48.8%
1. 250
2. 275
3. 300
30.2%
4. 325
5. 350
14.0%
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4.7%
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2.3%
The ideal total student capacity for a 6-8 MS is:
31.8%
1. 750
31.8%
2. 800
3. 850
4. 900
9.1%
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11.4%
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5. 925
15.9%
The ideal number of students per grade at a 6-8
MS is.
38.1%
1. 250
2. 275
26.2%
3. 300
21.4%
4. 325
5. 350
9.5%
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4.8%
A complete Feeder from ES to MS is a high priority.
1. Completely
40.5%
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
26.2%
21.4%
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5. Not At All
A complete Feeder from MS to HS is a high priority.
1. Completely
53.7%
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
5. Not At All
19.5%
12.2%
9.8%
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4.9%
The ideal capacity for and elementary school is:
1. <300
34.1%
2. 301 to 400
3. 401 to 500
26.8%
4. 501 to 600
5. >600
14.6%
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12.2% 12.2%
The greatest facility need in the District is:
1. Elementary
2. Middle School
52.5%
3. High School
37.5%
4. Other
5.0%
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5.0%
The Facility Master Plan should include the
closing of Elementary Schools.
38.1%
1. Completely
28.6%
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
16.7%
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5. Not At All
The Facility Master Plan should include the
closing of Middle schools.
45.0%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
27.5%
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
17.5%
5. Not At All
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2.5%
The Facility Master Plan should include the
closing of High schools.
43.2%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
24.3%
21.6%
4. Very Little
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5. Not At All
The Facility Master Plan should include the
repurposing of Elementary Schools.
40.0%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
25.0%
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
15.0%
12.5%
5. Not At All
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7.5%
The Facility Master Plan should include the
repurposing of Middle Schools.
29.3%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
17.1% 19.5%
3. Somewhat
19.5%
14.6%
4. Very Little
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5. Not At All
The Facility Master Plan should include the
repurposing of High Schools.
1. Completely
30.2%
2. Mostly
23.3%
3. Somewhat
16.3%
16.3%
4. Very Little
14.0%
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5. Not At All
The Facility Master Plan should include
building new Elementary Schools.
67.4%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
5. Not At All
16.3%
7.0%
7.0%
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2.3%
The Facility Master Plan should include
building new Middle Schools.
41.9%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
20.9%
4. Very Little
16.3%
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9.3%
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11.6%
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5. Not At All
The Facility Master Plan should include
building new High Schools.
31.8%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
22.7%
18.2%
3. Somewhat
20.5%
4. Very Little
5. Not At All
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6.8%
The Facility Master Plan should include
Elementary School renovations/additions.
76.3%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
5. Not At All
7.9%
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2.6%
2.6%
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10.5%
The Facility Master Plan should include
Middle School renovations/additions.
69.0%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
11.9%
14.3%
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2.4%
2.4%
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5. Not At All
The Facility Master Plan should include High
School renovations/additions.
78.9%
1. Completely
2. Mostly
3. Somewhat
4. Very Little
5. Not At All
7.9%
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2.6%
2.6%
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7.9%
Next Steps
• Facility Planning Committee Meeting #3 at Horizon MS
• Thursday, January 7, 2015 6:30PM
• Work with superintendent and administration to ensure
recommended facility plan aligns with school district’s vision and
mission statements, goals and expectations.
• Communicate information so the public can understand how facility
planning will support college and career readiness and overall
experience desired by Bismarck Public Schools.
• Homework : the District will email a handout with information about
each school which you need to read prior to the next meeting
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