Public Information Meeting - Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools

WAVERLY‐SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Public Information
Meeting
Presentation Handouts
Sammye Wheeler‐Clouse, Ph.D.
Waverly‐Shell Rock Administration
Jere Vyverberg, Superintendent of Schools
The WSR Public Information Meetings held at Wartburg College September 29‐30, 2008 to provide
information and solicit public input relative to the short and long‐range goals of the district. Meetings
facilitated by Dr. Sammye Wheeler‐Clouse, Mid‐continent Research on Education and Learning.
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Contents
3 Sammye Wheeler‐Clouse, Ph.D. bio
4 Building Demographic Data
6 South Waverly Floodplain Map
7 Iowa DNR Hydrologist Letter
8‐12 District Enrollment Trend Charts
13 Special Education Classrooms
14 District Financial Data
15 FEMA Funding Summary
16 High School Facility Report
17 Junior High School Facility Report
18 LSI Land Acquisition
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Sammye Wheeler-Clouse, Ph.D.
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
Denver, Colorado
Consulting with: Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools
2008-2008
September 29 th and 30 th , 2008 visit
Creating community input strategies and public survey.
Dr. Sammye Wheeler-Clouse is a Principal Consultant for Mid-continent Research for
Education and Learning (McREL) in Denver, Colorado. As an established school and
district leader, she is an expert in classroom instruction, school leadership, curriculum,
assessment, and school improvement. She has 27 years in education, working directly
with students, teachers and school leaders on improving student achievement through
research-based best practices.
Whether it is in the classroom, at the district office, or training others, Dr. Wheeler-
Clouse is recognized as a passionate educator who believes in the opportunity for all
students to learn, the teacher and principal have the most influence on student
achievement, and data-based instruction is a key to improvement. She is committed to
supporting clients to realize their goals for increasing student achievement.
She has facilitated a 70,000 student district in developing and successfully implementing
a K-5 Literacy Framework with emphasis on Oral Language and Early Childhood
Development. She has provided training in Classroom Instruction That Works to leaders
and teachers in Virginia, Montana, North Carolina, Colorado, and Missouri with
excellent reviews. She specializes in school improvement using the Success in Sight
process, working with schools and districts in Minnesota and North Carolina. She has
facilitated the development and implementation of a 9 th grade interdisciplinary academy
with a high school team in California.
Dr. Wheeler-Clouse has a Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Innovation from the
University of Colorado in Denver, a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from
the University of Colorado in Denver, and a B.A. in Speech Communication from the
University of Illinois.
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Waverly‐Shell Rock Community Schools
2008‐2009 Building Demographic Data
Building Enrollment Teachers FTE Classrooms Comp Labs Sp. Ed Offices
High School* 778 47 46.1875 43 5 7 32
Junior High 331 25 25.0 22 1 5 9
Irving 254 24 19.25 22 1 3 8
Southeast 97 7 6.5 8 1 2 1
West Cedar 204 15 12.35 15 1 1 6
Carey 213 13 12.35 12 1 1 6
Shell Rock 159** 10 9.75 16 1 4 8
*includes shared students from Janesville and Clarksville
**includes 20 pre‐school students
District specifics:
Quick Facts-
• Number of Students: 2036
• Number of Teachers: 141
• Number of Associates: 27
• Percent with Masters: 42%
• Number of Administrators: 8
• Number of librarians: 3
• Number of bus routes: 21
• Miles traveled daily: 1200
• Instructional Support Levy until 2014
• State Penny sales tax until 2028
• Tax Rate: $12.49 per $1,000 valuation
• District area: 162 square miles
• District population: 16,818
• Families in the district: 1250
• Valuation of Buildings: $39,970,112
• Taxable valuation of property within the
school district: $449,833,917
• Bonded indebtedness until June 2009
• .33 Physical Plant and Enhancement
Levy
In February of 2008, the school purchased 30 acres of land just west of the high school. It was felt this acquisition would
provide resources for any future expansion or new district buildings.
On September 9 th the district voters approved the State Penny Sales Tax Revenue Purpose Statement by 87%.
Shell Rock Elementary- large commons, fully functional kitchen and much green space. The building is located in Shell
Rock 5 miles west of Waverly. Shell Rock consolidated with Waverly in the early 1960’s. It is currently a PK-4 building
with single-section classes except for two multi-age classrooms of K-1 and 2-3. Enrollment declined for a number of
years but is seeing more students enroll these past 3 years. Starting with the 2008-2009 school year, the single section 5 th
and 6 th grade students moved to Waverly and attend the Irving Elementary School. This move was approved by the board
in February of 2008 in order to provide for more collaboration and better use of resources. Beginning in the 2008-2009
school year, a 4 year old district supported pre-school program was implemented.
West Cedar Elementary was built in 1956- Two section, K-4 building with a multipurpose room, originally built in the
late 1950’s as a single section building, then added on to two years later to be a double section building. Major addition in
the early 1990’s which added a computer lab, media center, counseling office, art/music room and two classrooms plus
handicapped accessible restrooms. Current student population is 205 students. All available classroom and office space is
being utilized. Some office space is shared between two or more staff members. We have one self-contained special
education classroom that houses 15 students. Facility is land-locked as far as any expansion. Parking/parent pick up and
drop off is an issue.
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Carey Elementary was built in 1958- Two section, K-4 building. Multipurpose room, originally built as a single
section building, and then added on to two years later to be a double section building. Major addition in the
early 1990’s which added a computer lab, media center, counseling office, art/music room and two classrooms
plus handicapped accessible restrooms. Current student population is 205 students. All available classroom
and office space is being utilized. We have one self-contained special education classroom that serves 14
students. Facility has a large playground area. Parking/parent pick up and drop off is an issue.
Irving- includes a gymnasium. Two portable buildings to house the special area teachers (music, art, reading, orchestra)
so that the 5 th and 6 th grade single sections from Shell Rock for the 2008-2009 school year and beyond will be housed in
the building. We will be a 12 section building with six sections of 5 th grade and six sections of 6 th grade. We are still
trying to finalize our staffing for special education. Currently we are planning for 3.0 FTE teachers for our Level I, II, and
III students. Some students will come with a BD diagnosis. This school was built in the early 1950’s. We also had a
major addition added to the facility in the early 1990’s which added a media center, elevator, and a small conference room
that has been converted into a TAG classroom. All possible space is used in this building almost every minute of the day.
Note: The Flood of 2008 caused approximately $3,500,000 in damages to the structure and contents. More if mitigation
strategies are used. The entire school was moved to the Willow Lawn Mall. That facility will be used until the board
makes decisions on long-range needs.
Southeast Elementary was built in 1958- multipurpose room, media center, resource & Title I, music, guidance. Is a
single section neighborhood school and houses less than 100 students.
Junior high- has two gyms, locker rooms, and an auditorium. Building is almost 100 years old and is land locked. Has
inadequate green space for activities or sports. The south half of the grounds were sold along with the old bus garage for
a new Walgreens in 2008. Electrical, plumbing, and adequate classroom space are issues. Updates to the building have
been done, when needed. A new boiler was installed in 2006 and is above ground and is able to be moved to another
building if needed. It has been reported a new roof will be needed in 3-5 years. That projected cost is approximately
$400,000.
After the flood, a new Sports Court and new locker rooms were renovated. The phone system, mechanical and electrical
repairs were complete late in the summer of 2008.
High School- new auditorium, rooms and gymnasium additions in 2007, increased parking, football, softball, soccer
practice areas, football stadium. Currently has 772 students with shared classes offered to Janesville Consolidated School.
Approximately 45 of their 75 9 th -12 th students take classes for all or part of the day at W-SR. All classrooms are used
each period by multiple teachers. Expansion needed in the science area as well as additional classroom space to
accommodate current and expected growth. New energy efficient lighting and surface repair is needed. Every room is
used every period of the day by multiple teachers. Classroom space is needed to accommodate current and expected
growth. Increased handicapped accessibility for front entrance is also needed.
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Waverly-Shell Rock Elementary
Special Education Classrooms
2008-09
Carey:
Resource: 5
Special Class with Integration: 14
Total Special Education: 19
Percent in Special Education: 9 %
Irving:
Resource: 15
Special Class with Integration: 12
Behavior SCI – Level II 5
SCI – Level III: 5
Total Special Education: 37
Percent in Special Education: 15 %
Shell Rock:
Resource:
2 (serves 3 additional from SCI)
Special Class with Integration: 9
Behavior SCI – Level II: 7
Behavior SCI – Level III: 9
SCI – Level III: 6
Total Special Education: 33
Percent in Special Education: 20 %
Southeast:
Resource: 4
Total Special Education: 4
Percent in Special Education: 4 %
West Cedar:
Resource: 5
Special Class with Integration: 15
Total Special Education: 20
Percent in Special Education: 10 %
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WAVERLY‐SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
2008‐2009 FINANCIAL DATA
Financial Information:
Current General Obligation Bonds will be paid off on June 1, 2009.
Current payment is: $410,000
For the 2009 fiscal year, WSR will receive $8,331,642 in revenue from the 2009 state aid generated by student
enrollment numbers.
Total District Budget: $16.8 million
General Fund Tax Levy ‐ $10.48
Management Fund Levy‐ $ .77
Physical Plant & Equip. Levy ‐ $ .33
Debt Service $ .80
Total $12.38
General Fund Revenue
General Fund Expenditures
Property Tax – 29.47% Teacher salaries/benefits ‐ 56.56%
State Funding – 61.9% Other employee salaries/benefits – 14.48%
Federal Funding – 2.8% Purchased Services (AEA) – 20.31%
Miscellaneous – 5.83% Supplies, equipment, misc. – 8.65%
Total ‐ 100% 100%
Waverly‐Shell Rock Schools anticipates receiving $1,046,235 in local option sales tax dollars during the 2009
fiscal year. In a typical year, the school will pay approximately $628,726 of that total in principal and interest
for tax revenue bonds sold. By the fiscal year 2014, it is anticipated the school will receive at least $1,596,765
each year in local option sales tax dollars.
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Funding Category PW* JH School PW #
Southeast
Elem PW # Irving Elem PW #
Remediation
with force
labor $113,534.05 145 $243,864.58
** unsettled
Restoration (repair) $113,717.25 61 $315,548.23 55 2,200,000.00
** on appeal unsettled
Relocation of Irving** NA NA 1,063,756.15
**
Contents $14,571.05 63 $82,194.89 246,690.18
** on appeal on appeal
Hazard Mitigation (future
prevention) $5,250.00 $25,280 680,000.00
unsettled
unsettled
Direct Administrative Costs(DAC) $7,496.26 505 $850.00 $1,312.00
Force Account Labor $17,297.60 $7,292.51 $9,278.00
Volunteers $1,250.00 $12,550.00 $17,853.00
Total per building $159,582.16 $557,249.68 $4,462,753.91
*Project Work Orders now being reviewed by FEMA. Funds will be sent to WSR when approved.
** Obligated
Date of revision: September 12,
2008
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Future Building Needs – Senior High School
September, 2008
The High School has withstood the time of usage and is still is in very good condition for its age and for that same reason
it has been strained because of that regular usage. In the past years, rooms have been taken from the general education
classes for computer purposes and special education programs. Foreign language, mathematics, language arts, business
education, and science must share classrooms within and outside their departments. With the increase in state
mandated graduation credit requirements and the demands of the mandated Iowa Core Curriculum, we will need to add
to the existing curriculum, needing more space for more sections and classes. Science labs have become outdated, have
plumbing problems, have poor ventilation, and need new, updated safety precautions and equipment.
Structure:
Original building to include all additions up to 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108,483 sq. ft.
New addition (new gym, lobby and Rada PAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,000 sq. ft.
Total: 165, 483 sq. ft.
History:
• The first unit of classrooms was completed in March, 1961.
• The second unit (gym and cafeteria) was completed in September, 1961.
• The English wing was completed during the 1968‐69 school year.
• An addition (south of the Bock Gymnasium) was completed in 1984 that included the band room and vocal music room.
Wrestling and weight training rooms were created from the existing band and vocal rooms. The remodeling of the stage area
was completed in 1984.
• The elevator was added in 1987.
• Additions and remodeling in 1991 included four computer labs, a guidance area, special education rooms, roof replacement and
a preparation kitchen.
• Roof replacement in 1995.
• The art room and the special education room were remodeled in 1995.
• In 1996, new windows were installed on the south side of the building.
Some recommended needs (not necessarily in this order as priority):
• At least 8 new classrooms and furniture to meet the present and future needs.
• A new science lab that fits the needs of our lab requirements and the safety codes (this would be part of the additional
classrooms).
• Remodeling parts of the old building particularly and absolutely, redoing the ceilings of the halls and classrooms replacing the
old, yellowed tile with new tile and better lighting (brighten up the halls and classrooms for learning and for energy
conservation).
• A new handicap entrance for the front of the building. Steps up to the second floor where the office is located and stairs going
down to the first floor from the front door impede handicap accessibility. They can really only enter from the rear of the
building.
• Remodeling and redesigning the older part of the building – old stage area, the previous wrestling room, and storage rooms that
have been vacated with the new addition.
• Need for a Special Education office with a place for conferencing and testing.
• More cafeteria space. At this time we run a lunch shift schedule that overlaps five minutes with students coming in and others
going out. We could then run three lunch shifts. The congestion would be eliminated and students would not be rushed to eat.
• Need for a new air quality ventilation system in the welding lab and a new sawdust collection vacuum in the woods shop.
• Larger kitchen space with cool/cold storage as part of the kitchen.
• Space for teacher‐student conferences or outside agency conferences with our students.
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Waverly – Shell Rock Jr. High School
Narrative
Waverly-Shell Rock Jr. High School is currently located in the original 1926 Waverly High
School facility. In 1982 work was completed on new gymnasium and instrumental music space as
well as a kitchen for serving hot lunch. Since 1982, there have been no further additions to the
building. All internal renovations and or upgrades to the building have been completed as
needed or as required by law.
Instructional Needs
• All rooms are currently utilized.
• Square-footage of each classroom varies greatly.
Room Subject Dimensions / Sq. Ft.*
210 Lang. Arts 23’x 43’ / 989 sq. ft.
208 Math 24’x 27’ / 648 sq. ft.
305 Geography 24’ x 29’ / 696 sq. ft.
210 Reading 24’ x 22’ / 528 sq. ft.
*New construction recommendations are 30’x 30’ or 900 sq. ft per classroom.
• Seven (7) classrooms are in need of renovation including three science rooms, industrial technology, art,
family and consumer sciences and vocal music.
• Three (3) additional classrooms are need for reading (2) and the talented and gifted program.
• Two (2) additional offices needed for external agency use and building interventionist.
Major Infrastructure Needs
• Electrical systems. Basic upgrades began in 2005.
• Roof system. Replaced with EPDM system in 1981.
• Tuck-point. Last completed 1984.
• Original galvanized plumbing.
• The “skin coating” of many classroom walls is cracking affecting the ability of the plaster to adhere to the
wall as well as the paint.
Current Limitations
• The old gym is less than ideal for emergency evacuation due to steep stairs and steps that vary in depth
• Lack of any real green space for physical education and or extra-curricular practices.
• Staff and event parking.
• Landlocked location.
Additional Programming Since 2001
Alternative Student Achievement (At-risk) Program – Elective academic support service.
Developmental Reading – Elective reading support service.
Reading Strategies - Exploratory reading course.
2003 Level III Special Education Classroom
2006 Level I Special Education Teacher / Classroom. Currently two programs share one room.
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