Dave Allison October 2, 2012

Enrollment in Gilbert Public Schools has leveled off Decision to establish a strategic plan Competition has increased with parent choice Stakeholders Survey 2011-repurpose school for GCA-demand for space is more than current capacity allows (waitlist)
Elementary school-too costly to renovate High school-campus not available Evaluate junior high campuses July August assessment for school site

Strategic Plan Approved June 18, 2012 Why Now

Time provided for successful transitioning of students, parents, and staff

GCA-registration began October 1, 2012 and lottery to be held in November

Gilbert Classical Academy Enrollment History

2003-2004: 1003 2004-2005: 871 2005-2006: 853 2006-2007: 820

2007-2008: 733
2008-2009: 754 2009-2010: 734

2007-2008: 211
(7th-9th grade)

(109 waitlisted)

2008-2009: 251
(7th-10th grade)

(188 waitlisted)

2009-2010: 302
(7th-11th

2010-2011: 687
2011-2012: 666 2012-2013: 647

grade) ____________________________________

(209 waitlisted)

2010-2011: 316 2011-2012: 349 2012-2013: 395

(223 waitlisted) (154 waitlisted)

(127 waitlisted only 2 grade levels)

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OPTION 2 WEST SIDE EAST SIDE

HIGHLAND JR - REV. BOUNDARY 05CD/06CD NE SIDE (PROPOSED) AREA

HARRIS

HARRIS PIONEER

OAK TREE

HOUSTON PATTERS ON

BURK

GRJH
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

MJH

 DRJHS

- 1341 SVJHS - 1233 HJHS - 1307 + 45= 1352 GJHS - 650 MJHS - 766 + 242= 1002 GrJH - 965 + 222= 1187

PROPOSED ADAPTED JR. HIGH BOUNDARIES REPURPOSED FROM GILBERT JR.

MESQUITE JR WEST BOUNDARY GREENFIELD JR MIDDLE HIGHLAND JR EAST

9-17-12

Location Lower Student Enrollment Decline MJH can accommodate the larger enrollment (1000 students) for the boundary area STEPs can remain at GJH MJH athletic fields can accommodate the larger population MJH can manage the increase of bus traffic Quality of Swimming Pool Facility

Capital Costs to Modify GJH to Service GCA

GJH Recently Renovated Science Labs Parking Lot Phased In

Cost Savings and Revenue Increase Budget Savings

52 waitlisted students enrolled out-of-district Expansion will decrease waitlist and increase enrollment Personnel-Attrition
Approximately $360,000 annually

No GJH employee will lose their position as a result of this transition No additional cost to transport students to the three receiving junior high schools MJHS, GrJH, and HJH will not be over capacity No academic criteria to enroll at GCA
Class sizes remain the same (27-1)

Recommendation to repurpose allows the district to be competitive and continue to offer quality education by maintaining and/or increasing resources through student enrollment

Shane McCord will establish transition teams for students and parents impacted