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DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
A New choice for Douglas County Students, Parents, Staff and Community
A partnership between Douglas County and Douglas County School District
One Special Place …
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
Formerly the Emily Griffith Center• Over 99 acres• 13 Buildings• 52,471 square feet• Present market value = $ 1.5M
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
• WHY ?• WHAT ?• OPPORTUNITY ?• OUR COMMITMENT ?• CONNECTIONS TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN ?• TIMELINE ?
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
Why
• Zoning issues
• Burden on law enforcement and local fire department
• Water
• Endangered species credits
• County desires to partner with DCSD to preserve history and benefit DC Youth
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
What
• Douglas County to purchase the facility and transfer deed to the school district for K-12 education
• Limited conservation easements to access National Forest
• A great place to learn in a local environment
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
Opportunity for L. I. F. E. (Learning In a Fun Environment)
This partnership could mean that Outdoor Education once again becomes an affordable option for all Douglas County students . It would be a WIN for the County, a WIN for the School District and most importantly a WIN for Students.
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
Commitment
• Douglas County School District would own and operate the facility
• The goal after year one is to be a self sustaining program while providing great learning opportunities for students
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
Connections to Stategic Plan
• Commitments to students, parents, staff and community
• Priorities- Choice and World Class Education
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
Timeline
• County purchase of property – September 2011• Student day trips- early spring 2012• Overnight outdoor education - late spring 2012
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