Master Plan Scenarios

These scenarios are only potential paths forward and do not represent final recommendations.

In Scenario 1, current attendance zones would be extensively overhauled to simplify transportation. This would primarily impact elementary attendance zones and provide considerable operational savings.

To support full-day alternative education services for middle and high school students, Heritage Elementary would be converted to an Alternative Program Academy. This location would be ideal given its proximity, yet physical separation from Heritage High School. With the new Alternative Program Academy, Fort Hill Community School would be closed.

Since Heritage Elementary would be repurposed, Sandusky Elementary would need to be rebuilt to accommodate a portion of current Heritage Elementary students and to balance enrollment from district wide rezoning. This new school building would also allow for optional Pre-K expansion.

Linkhorne, Paul Munro, Perrymont, and R. S. Payne elementary schools would be renovated to meet current and future needs of students. All other elementary schools would require building improvements to address safety and maintenance needs.

Under this scenario elementary utilization increases to +/- 89%.

For a more in-depth look at Scenario 1 and its potential outcomes, please view the Scenario document provided by MGT.

Scenario 1 Community Benefits

A new Sandusky Elementary School—potential for Pre-K space Alternative programs would be housed in one location Improved/modernized learning environments and extended service of buildings at renovated elementary schools Students attend schools closer-to-home Considerable operational savings from simplified transportation Division-wide elementary facility utilization increases from 80% to 89%

Scenario 1 Community Trade-offs

Large costs for the construction of a new school Additional costs with converting Heritage Elementary Loss of a large, long-time elementary school with significant community Loss of Fort Hill Community School Temporary relocation while new school is built Reassignment of Heritage Elementary staff to serve children

In Scenario 2, current attendance zones would also be overhauled. Dearington Elementary would be closed or repurposed to support expanded Pre-K programming. As in Scenario 1, Linkhorne, Paul Munro, Perrymont, and R. S. Payne elementary schools would be renovated to meet current and future needs of students. All other elementary schools—including Heritage and Sandusky in this scenario— would require building improvements to address safety and maintenance needs. 

Under this scenario elementary utilization increases to +/- 84%.

For a more in-depth look at Scenario 2 and its potential outcomes, please view the Scenario document provided by MGT.

Scenario 2 Community Benefits

More seats available for Pre-K if Dearington is converted Improved/modernized learning environments and extended service of buildings at renovated schools Simplified staffing needs/more opportunities for flexible and innovative learning options Students attend schools closer-to-home Considerable operational savings from simplified transportation Division-wide elementary facility utilization increases from 80% to 84%

Scenario 2 Community Trade-offs

Loss of a school that has served its neighborhood for nearly 100 years Loss of a small-school option for families who desire that learning environment Loss of School for Innovation (application-based option could move schools) Additional funding required for Pre-K conversion Reassignment of Dearington and/or Pre-K staff to serve children

In Scenario 3, current attendance zones would again be overhauled. T. C. Miller Elementary would be closed or repurposed to support expanded Pre-K programming.

In this scenario, Sandusky Elementary would also close, which would require expansions at other elementary school sites to accommodate shifting student populations. Expansions would be required at Bedford Hills, Linkhorne, and Perrymont elementary schools. Linkhorne and Perrymont would also need additional renovations to meet student needs, as is the case at Paul Munro and R.S. Payne elementary schools.

All other elementary schools not already specified in this scenario would require building improvements to address safety and maintenance needs.

Under this scenario elementary utilization increases to +/- 84% with expansion at other sites. Without expansion utilization increases to +/- 92%.

For a more in-depth look at Scenario 3 and its potential outcomes, please view the Scenario document provided by MGT.

Scenario 3 Community Benefits

More seats available for Pre-K if T. C. Miller is converted Improved/modernized learning environments and extended service of buildings at renovated schools Expanded elementary schools which centralize attendance zones and reduce redundant costs Simplified staffing needs/more opportunities for flexible and innovative learning options Students attend schools closer-to-home Considerable operational savings from simplified transportation Reduced sharing of staff between schools (less travel time/more instructional time) With expansions, division-wide elementary facility utilization increases from 80% to 84% (92% without expansions)

Scenario 3 Community Trade-offs

Loss of a school that has served its neighborhood for nearly 100 years Loss of a small-school option for families who desire that learning environment Loss of School for Innovation (application-based option could move schools) Additional funding required for Pre-K conversion Temporary relocation while school are renovated Reassignment of T. C. Miller and/or Pre-K staff to serve children Reassignment of Sandusky Elementary staff to serve children

In Scenario 4, close-to-home rezoning would not be enacted; however, attendance zones would shift based on school closures. Dearington Elementary would be closed or repurposed to support expanded Pre-K programming.

In this scenario, Paul Munro and Sandusky elementary schools would also close, which would require expansions at other sites. Like in Scenario 3, expansions would be required at Bedford Hills, Linkhorne, and Perrymont elementary schools. Linkhorne and Perrymont would also need additional renovations to meet student needs, as is the case at R.S. Payne.

All other elementary schools not already specified in this scenario would require building improvements to address safety and maintenance needs.

Under this scenario elementary utilization increases to +/- 84% with expansion at other sites. Without expansion utilization increases to +/- 98%.

For a more in-depth look at Scenario 4 and its potential outcomes, please view the Scenario document provided by MGT.

Scenario 4 Community Benefits

More seats available for Pre-K if Dearington is converted Improved/modernized learning environments and extended service of buildings at renovated schools Expanded elementary schools which centralize attendance zones and reduce redundant costs Simplified staffing needs/more opportunities for flexible and innovative learning options Students attend schools closer-to-home Considerable operational savings from simplified transportation Reduced sharing of staff between schools (less travel time/more instructional time) Maximize full-time resources in each building (i.e. art, music, library, and P.E.) With expansions, division-wide elementary facility utilization increases from 80% to 84%

Scenario 4 Community Trade-offs

Loss of three schools critical to the fabric of the neighborhood they serve Loss of a small-school option for families who desire that learning environment Loss of School for Innovation (application-based option could move schools) Without expansions, utilization would rise to 98%, exceeding practical limits Reassignment of Dearington, Paul Munro, Sandusky Elementary,  and/or Pre-K staff to serve children