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Winter 2016

Burlington Area School DistrictCommunity Survey Results

Survey Summary

• The community survey was conducted in December of 2016.

• Residents within the District were mailed a paper survey. Each survey included a unique survey access code for those who preferred to take the survey online.

• Total responses = 1,408 (544 paper)

• Participation rate = 15%

Respondent Information

What is your age?

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50%

18-25 26-34 35-54 55-64 65 and over

1%

9%

47%

19%

23%

Do you live in the Burlington Area School District?

92%

8%

Yes

No

In which municipality do you reside?

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50%48%

27%

6% 6% 5% 4% 3%0.43% 0.07%

Are you an employee of the Burlington Area School District?

19%

81%

Yes

No

Do you have child(ren) attending school in the District?

42%

58% Yes

No

If you have school-aged children, what school(s) do they attend?

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45%44%

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12% 11%8%

4%2% 2% 1% 0.48% 0.16% 0.16%

How would you like to receive school/District information?

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Other

Twitter

Radio

Cable/local TV

School Board meetings

Racine Journal Times

Parent/teacher organizations

Meetings at school

Facebook

Burlington Standard Press

Skyward Messenger

School newsletters

District mailings

Automated phone notification

Text messaging

School website

Email

1%

1%

2%

4%

5%

6%

10%

11%

17%

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29%

32%

34%

35%

36%

49%

80%

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49%

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11%

45%

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22%

29%

Non-Parents(Non-Staff)

Parents(Non-Staff)

Facility Planning Background

As the School Board explores the possibility of addressing District facility needs, they have established the following goals:

Renovate or replace Karcher Middle SchoolThe original portion of Karcher Middle School dates back to 1924 with additions and renovations in 1956, 1959, 1963 and 1986. A Facilities Assessment identified the following issues:- Portions of the building’s exterior, including windows and doors, are not energy efficient and need replacement - Portions of the roof need replacement; minor repairs are no longer sufficient - The heating and plumbing systems are original and require replacement - Portions of the building do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements - Classrooms are undersized and lack the flexibility to support modern learning - Building renovation options are severely limited due to placement of load-bearing walls and columns

Update building InfrastructureSome building systems, including heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing, are approaching the end of their service life. These older systems are less efficient and require ongoing repairs. In addition, many of the schools’ interior finishes, including flooring, ceiling tiles, lighting and cabinetry need to be replaced.

Improve school securityThe safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Our schools lack a secured building entrance. This project would reconfigure and move the school offices to the main entrance to better monitor and control visitor access.

Reduce the number of student transitionsThe School Board is recommending we maintain our neighborhood schools and move 5th and 6th grade students to Karcher Middle School. As a result, students would have one less transition to make during their educational experience.

Expand 5th and 6th grade course offeringsBy moving 5th and 6th grade students to Karcher Middle School, students would have access to advanced classes, clubs and extracurricular activities.

Consolidate the Montessori program to one locationThe District operates a very successful Montessori program that serves 4K through 6th grade students. Currently, the program is housed in two schools. This configuration creates challenges to efficiently share staff and Montessori curriculum resources. The School Board would like to consolidate the Montessori Program to one location adjacent to the middle school, allowing the program to operate in space designed specifically for the Montessori curriculum as well as allowing for the program’s older students to have access to middle school clubs, sports and other activities.

Improve/expand high school classrooms and support areasThe auditorium and gym are too small to meet current needs of both the District and community. Classroom updates are needed to support the Culinary Arts and Family and Consumer Science programs.

Would you support the District exploring a referendum that provides funding to address these

goals? (Residents Only)

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Yes No Undecided

69%

17%14%

86%

4%

10%

79%

11% 10%

56%

25%

19%

All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)

District-wide Infrastructure and Educational Updates

While the Burlington Area schools have been well maintained, many of the schools’ systems have exceeded their useful life, resulting in inefficiencies and ongoing costly repairs, many of which cannot be covered in the District’s annual budget. The District has identified the following infrastructure and educational needs:

Cooper Elementary School- Replace the air handling units and electrical panels- Replace windows, doors and pavement- Improve school safety with video monitoring system- Renovate toilet rooms to address ADA accessibility requirements- Renovate existing Montessori program space into flexible learning spaces

Lyons Elementary School- Replace electrical panels- Replace lighting in the gymnasium with LED

Waller Elementary School- Update/replace flooring, ceilings, casework, fixtures and lighting- Replace windows, doors and pavement- Replace the air handling units and electrical panels- Improve school safety with video monitoring system and improved lighting- Renovate toilet rooms to address ADA accessibility requirements- Renovate space for special education, small group instruction and collaborative learning

Winkler Elementary School- Improve school safety with video monitoring system- Update heating controls

Dyer Intermediate School- Replace exterior windows and doors to improve energy efficiency- Update flooring, ceilings, casework, paint, fixtures and lighting- Replace air handling units and electrical panelboards/switchboards- Renovate toilet rooms to address ADA accessibly requirements- Repair pavement surrounding the school

Karcher Middle School- Replace exterior windows and doors to improve energy efficiency- Update flooring, ceilings, lockers, doors, paint, fixtures, electrical panels and lighting- Renovate locker rooms and toilet rooms to address ADA accessibly requirements- Replace electrical panelboards, boilers, controls and ventilators- Improve school safety with video monitoring system

Burlington High School- Update the gym bleachers and auditorium seating- Repaint sections of the school and replace worn carpeting- Replace portions of the cooling units and update lighting controls

Estimated Cost: $11 - $15* million*This range is dependent on the decision made regarding Karcher Middle School.

Would you support a referendum that provides funding to address District-wide Infrastructure and

Educational Updates? (Residents Only)

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Yes No Undecided

70%

17%13%

88%

2%

10%

78%

11% 11%

58%

26%

16%


Karcher Middle School

Due to Karcher Middle School’s age, energy inefficiencies, infrastructure needs and inadequate educational spaces, a decision on how best to update or replace Karcher Middle School is needed. The School Board has identified the following three options for community feedback. All three options:

- Change the middle school grade configuration, allowing Karcher to serve students in 5th through 8th grade. - Create dedicated space for the Montessori program. - Convert Dyer Intermediate into an elementary school, changing elementary school attendance boundaries. - Keep all schools open to provide needed space at the elementary level for special education programming, small group instruction and collaborative learning.

Would you support a $48 million referendum for Option 1?

Representing an estimated annual tax increase of $55* over the current level for each $100,000 of a home’s value for each of the next 20 years.

*The reduction in debt payments, that equates to $112 per $100,000 of a home’s value, described earlier in this survey, is reflected in the calculations above.

All Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

28%

20%

17%

21%

14%

35% Yes

48% No




Staff Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

22%

21%

14%

19%

24%

43% Yes

43% No




Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

22%

20%

18%

27%

13%

40% Yes

42% No




Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

33%

19%

19%

17%

12%

29% Yes

52% No




All Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

24%

16%

22%

24%

14%

38% Yes

40% No




Staff Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

10%

14%

20%

31%

25%

56% Yes

24% No





0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

18%

16%

19%

29%

18%

47% Yes

34% No





0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

32%

16%

24%

18%

10%

28% Yes

48% No

Would you support a $68.3 million referendum for Option 3?



All Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

24%

11%

15%

23%

27%

50% Yes

35% No




Staff Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

7%

8%

14%

25%

46%

71% Yes

15% No





0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

18%

11%

13%

26%

32%

58% Yes

29% No





0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

33%

12%

18%

19%

18%

37% Yes

45% No

Additional Analysis for Support for Option 3

Percent of Resident Population Assumptions: - Non-parent/non-staff = 75%

- Parents = 25%- Staff < 1%

Of those responding either Definitely yes, or Probably yes:

.75(37%) + .25(58%) = 42.25%

Assuming carrying 1/3 of undecided

.75(43%) + .25(62%) = 47.75%

High School Updates

AuditoriumThe high school’s auditorium is too small to meet the demands for some school/ community concerts, musicals, plays, extracurricular activities and presentations. A new auditorium could include:

- Seating for up to 750 spectators - A full fly loft and dressing rooms - A scene shop and backstage storage

Would you support a referendum that provides funding to build a new auditorium? (Residents Only)

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Yes No Undecided

45%

38%

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69%

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20%


Expanded Gym SpaceThe high school gym space no longer meets the ever-expanding needs of the school and community. As a result of limited gym space, practices are being held early in the morning and late in the evening throughout the school year and community use is limited. An expanded gym could include:

- Additional courts for physical education, co-curricular and community use - Space for gymnastics and wrestling- Updates to the fitness center and weight room - Additional lockers and storage

Would you support a referendum that provides funding to expand gym space? (Residents Only)

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70%

Yes No Undecided

44%38%

18%

61%

20% 19%

56%

27%

17%

31%

52%

17%


Renovate Culinary Arts and Family and Consumer Science AreasThe high school’s culinary arts and Family and Consumer Science spaces are outdated and lack access to current equipment and technology. A renovation of the space would include:

- Updated and expanded workstations - Upgraded equipment - Access to improved technology

Would you support a referendum that provides funding to renovate the culinary arts and Family and Consumer Science areas?(Residents Only)

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Yes No Undecided

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69%

11%

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59%

21% 20%

38%42%

20%


Funding Support

Would you support a referendum for up to $22-$26 million for the high school updates?Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $73 - $86** for each $100,000 of a home’s value.

** The reduction in debt payments, described earlier in this survey is being applied to the Karcher Middle School Update Options. Therefore, the high school updates would require additional debt and represent a higher tax

impact.

All Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

23%

14%

16%

26%

21%

47% Yes

37% No



impact.

Staff Residents

0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

7%

7%

20%

27%

39%

66% Yes

14% No



impact.


0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

16%

10%

15%

32%

27%

59% Yes

26% No



impact.


0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

Definitely no

Probably no

Undecided

Probably yes

Definitely yes

34%

17%

15%

22%

12%

34% Yes

51% No

Additional Analysis for Support for the high school

Percent of Resident Population Assumptions: - Non-parent/non-staff = 75%

- Parents = 25%- Staff < 1%

Of those responding either Definitely yes, or Probably yes:

.75(34%) + .25(59%) = 40.25%

Assuming carrying 1/3 of undecided

.75(39%) + .25(64%) = 45.25%

Thank you!

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