Board Agenda of Special Board Meeting: Workstudy September 24, 2015 Page 1 of 1 ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The mission of Albany Unified School District is to provide excellent public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. AUSD is committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, addressing the individual needs of each student. SPECIAL MEETING WORKSTUDY ON COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS FOR POTENTIAL BOND MEASURE CORNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Multi-purpose Room) 920 Talbot Avenue Albany, CA 94706 THURSDAY September 24, 2015 5:00 – 6:30 PM A G E N D A Meeting Norms 1. Maintain a focus on what is best for our students. 2. Show respect (never dismiss/devalue others). 3. Be willing to compromise. 4. Disagree (if necessary) agreeably. 5. Make a commitment to effective deliberation, each one listening with an open mind while others are allowed to express their points of view. 6. Participate by building on the thoughts of a fellow Board member. 7. Make a commitment to open communication and honesty; no surprises. 8. Commit the time necessary to govern effectively. 9. Be collaborative. 10. Maintain confidentiality (which leads to the building of trust). 11. Look upon history as lessons learned; focus on the present and the future. All meetings are videotaped. (To view the videos, visit www.ausdk12.org) I. OPENING BUSINESS 5:00 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Approval of Agenda D) REVIEW & DISCUSSION 5:05 p.m. 1. Workstudy on Community Survey Results for Potential Bond Measure----------------------------(pg.2) (85 mins.) II. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS Date Time Location September 24, 2015 7:00 p.m. Cornell Elementary School III. ADJOURNMENT The Board of Education meeting packet is available for public inspection at the Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, all school sites, and the lobby of the Albany Unified School District office, 1051 Monroe Street, Albany. The agenda is available on the Albany Unified School District web site: www.ausdk12.org If you provide your name and/or address when speaking before the Board of Education, it may become a part of the official public record and the official minutes will be published on the Internet. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 510-558-3766. Notification must be give forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II). The public is encouraged to address the Board on any topic – whether or not the item is on the agenda. The President will also invite the public to speak during the section titled “Persons to Address the Board on Matters Not on the Agenda”. To ensure accurate information is captured in the Board meeting minutes, please complete the “Speaker Slip” provided on the table in the back of the room and hand it to the clerk when at the podium speaking. 1
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Board Agenda of Special Board Meeting: Workstudy
September 24, 2015 Page 1 of 1
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
The mission of Albany Unified School District is to provide excellent public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. AUSD is committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, addressing the individual needs of each student.
SPECIAL MEETING
WORKSTUDY ON COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS FOR POTENTIAL BOND MEASURE
CORNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Multi-purpose Room) 920 Talbot Avenue Albany, CA 94706
THURSDAY September 24, 2015
5:00 – 6:30 PM
A G E N D A
Meeting Norms 1. Maintain a focus on what is best for our
students.
2. Show respect (never dismiss/devalue others).
3. Be willing to compromise.
4. Disagree (if necessary) agreeably.
5. Make a commitment to effective deliberation, each one listening with an open mind while others are allowed to express their points of view.
6. Participate by building on the thoughts of a fellow Board member.
7. Make a commitment to open communication and honesty; no surprises.
8. Commit the time necessary to govern effectively.
9. Be collaborative.
10. Maintain confidentiality (which leads to the building of trust).
11. Look upon history as lessons learned; focus on the present and the future.
All meetings are videotaped. (To view the videos, visit www.ausdk12.org)
I. OPENING BUSINESS 5:00 p.m.
A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Approval of Agenda
D) REVIEW & DISCUSSION 5:05 p.m.
1. Workstudy on Community Survey Results for
Potential Bond Measure----------------------------(pg.2) (85 mins.)
II. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
Date Time Location September 24, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Cornell Elementary School
III. ADJOURNMENT The Board of Education meeting packet is available for public inspection at the Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, all school sites, and the lobby of the Albany Unified School District office, 1051 Monroe Street, Albany. The agenda is available on the Albany Unified School District web site: www.ausdk12.org If you provide your name and/or address when speaking before the Board of Education, it may become a part of the official public record and the official minutes will be published on the Internet. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 510-558-3766. Notification must be give forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II).
The public is encouraged to address the Board on any topic – whether or not the item is on the agenda. The President will also invite the public to speak during the section titled “Persons to Address the Board on Matters Not on the Agenda”. To ensure accurate information is captured in the Board meeting minutes, please complete the “Speaker Slip” provided on the table in the back of the room and hand it to the clerk when at the podium speaking.
MEASURE PREPARED BY: ALLAN GARDE, CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICIAL TYPE OF ITEM: REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
PURPOSE: Review and discuss the community survey results for a potential bond measure. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the November 13, 2012 Board Meeting, R.P. Gallagher Associates developed a preliminary seismic evaluation regarding Marin Elementary and Ocean View Elementary. At the December 10, 2013 Board Meeting, a more comprehensive study was conducted by WLC Architects and KPW Structural Engineers was presented to the Board. At the March 25, 2014 Board Meeting, the Board approved the 2014 Albany USD Facilities Master Plan. At the May 12, 2015 Board Meeting, the Board was provided an update on current needs when studying the feasibility of a putting a bond measure on a future ballot. The Board directed staff to hire a pre-election consultant. At the June 23, 2015 Board Meeting, the Board approved the contract with TBWB Strategies to provide these services. DETAILS: From August 27th through September 4th, 2015, a total of 378 telephone and internet surveys were conducted based on voters likely to participate in the November 2016 election. Each survey was developed to last about 23 minutes based on the number of questions and information provided. The survey results represent the probability of how the voters will vote, based on this statistical sampling. The statistical sampling represents, in general terms, a 5% margin of error for the November 2016 Election and a 6% margin of error for the June 2016 Election. KEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:
1. When will construction begin and where will my student go temporarily? a. The Board first has to set priorities on the projects. This is currently planned for a
work study on November 24, 2015. Then if the Board calls to place a measure on a ballot, and if that measure passes, the District will then hold stakeholder discussions on temporary housing options for the projects that will require the students to be temporarily relocated during construction.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: N/A
STRATEGIC GOALS ADDRESSED: Strategy 1: Assessing & Increasing Academic Success: “We will provide a comprehensive educational experience with expanded opportunities for engagement, assessment and academic growth so that all students will meet or exceed grade level standards.”
Strategy 2: Supporting The Whole Child: “We will identify individual social-emotional and behavior needs and apply collaborative appropriate interventions.” Strategy 3: Communicating & Leading Together: “All stakeholders will collaborate and communicate about decisions that guide the sites and district.”
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss Community Survey Results for Potential Bond Measure
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD AGENDA BACKUP
Albany Unified School District: Community Survey Results for Potential Bond Measure September 2015
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Executive Summary & Recommendations
Given the very strong survey findings, and allowing for the 2/3rds and 55 percent majorities required for approval respectively, TBWB and Godbe Research recommend that the Albany Unified School District begin the process to prepare for a June 2016 bond measure election.
The survey revealed a excellent base of voter support for two concurrent bond measures. Support for the Marin and Ocean View Elementary School Improvement Bond Measure
on the final test was 77.5% for June 2016, and 79.9% for the November 2016 –exceeding the 2/3 majority required by more than the margin of error.
Simultaneously, support for the Albany Middle School Improvement Bond Measure on the final test was 80.1% for June 2016, and 82.7% for November 2016 – exceeding the 55% majority required by substantially more than the margin of error.
Top tier features of the measures (summarized below) are key to success. Update classrooms facilities to meet modern learning standards Relieve school overcrowding Construct additional classrooms to accommodate growing enrollment Expand Albany High School to relieve overcrowding Improve seismic and school safety Relieve Albany Middle School overcrowding by constructing on San Gabriel campus Relieve overcrowding at Albany Middle School Improve energy efficiency for environmental purposes
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Executive Summary & Recommendations
Top positive statements for the measures (summarized below) are critical to communicate to respondents: Every penny will benefit local schools, can't be taken by State The number of students increased by average of 275 every 5 years The measures will help district qualify for fair share of state matching funds By law, no funds from the measures can be used for administrator salaries Our local schools among highest performing in state High-quality local schools contribute to value of homes Interest rates still at historic lows, now is time to invest
After respondents were presented with various tax rates and negative statements, support is statistically consistent from the initial to final tests and suggests that the two measures can easily co-exist at the $70 million and $25 million bond amounts.
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Overview and Research Objectives
The Albany Unified School District commissioned Godbe Research and TBWB Strategies to conduct a survey of local voters with the following research objectives:
Assess potential voter support for two bond measures to improve Marin and Ocean View elementary schools and relieve overcrowding at Albany Middle School, with funding that cannot be taken by the State;
Prioritize projects and programs to be funded with the proceeds;
Test the influence of supporting and opposing arguments on potential voter support;
Identify the rate at which voters will support the measure; and
Identify any differences in voter support due to demographic and/or voter behavioral characteristics.
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Methodology Overview
Data Collection Telephone and Internet Interviewing
Universe 8,626 likely November 2016 voters in the Albany Unified School District, with a subsample of those likely to vote in the June 2016 election (4,560).
Fielding Dates August 27 through September 4, 2015
Interview Length 23 minutes
Sample Size n=378 Likely November 2016 voters n=254 Likely June 2016 voters n=266 Online n=112 Phone
Margin of Error ± 4.93% Likely November 2016 voters ± 5.98% Likely June 2016 voters
The data have been weighted to reflect the actual population characteristics of likely voters in the Albany Unified School District in terms of their gender, age, and political party type.
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Key Findings
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Q1. Uninformed Support: Marin and Ocean View Elementary Schools
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
November2016
June 2016
46.7%
45.7%
38.4%
34.8%
4.1%
5.8%
6.3%
7.0%
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No Not sure [DK/NA]
80.5% To improve Marin and Ocean View elementary schools, • update classrooms and school
facilities to meet modern learning standards in subjects like science, technology, engineering and math,
• relieve school overcrowding, • improve seismic, school safety
and accessibility, and • replace outdated and
inefficient heating, ventilation, electrical and plumbing systems,
shall Albany Unified School District issue $70 million of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds staying in Albany to benefit local schools?
85.1%
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Q2. Uninformed Support: Albany Middle School
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
November2016
June 2016
49.5%
49.1%
32.9%
33.3%
7.2%
6.9%
6.6%
6.9%
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No Not sure [DK/NA]
82.4% To relieve Albany Middle School overcrowding, • construct classrooms, science
labs, and flexible learning spaces for performing arts that meet seismic, safety and accessibility codes,
• replace old portables with modern classrooms, and
• acquire technology and equipment at all schools to support science, engineering, math and core academic instruction,
shall Albany Unified School District issue $25 million of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds benefitting Albany schools?
82.4%
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Q3. Features of the Measure November 2016 (n=378)
Note: The above rating questions have been abbreviated for charting purposes, and responses were recoded to calculate mean scores: “Much More Likely” = +2, “Somewhat More Likely” = +1, “No Effect” = 0, “Somewhat Less Likely” = -1, and “Much Less Likely” = -2.
Somewhat More Likely
Somewhat Less Likely
Much Less Likely
-2 -1 0 1 2
Relocate district office from temp rented space to ownedRebuild Marin Elementary School
Q4. Influence of Supporting Statements November 2016 (n=378)
Note: The above rating questions have been abbreviated for charting purposes, and responses were recoded to calculate mean scores: “Much More Likely” = +2, “Somewhat More Likely” = +1, and “No Effect” = 0.
0 1 2
Computers/technology will better prepare our students
Outdated and undersized facilities limit our ability
Require citizens' oversight and annual audits
Ensure all have equal access to 21st Century classrooms
Interest rates still at historic lows, now is time to invest
High-quality local schools contribute to value of homes
Our local schools among highest performing in state
By law, no $ can be used for administrator salaries
Help district qualify for fair share of state matching funds
# of students increased by average of 275 every 5 years
Every ¢ will benefit local schools, can't be taken by State
1.11
1.12
1.17
1.20
1.23
1.23
1.23
1.28
1.33
1.35
1.44
No Effect Somewhat More Likely
Much More Likely
Tier 2 Tier 1
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Q5. Interim Support: Marin and Ocean View Elementary Schools
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
November2016
June 2016
52.5%
53.1%
31.9%
28.5%
6.0%
7.0%
6.7%
8.1%
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No Not sure [DK/NA]
81.6% To improve Marin and Ocean View elementary schools, • update classrooms and school
facilities to meet modern learning standards in subjects like science, technology, engineering and math,
• relieve school overcrowding, • improve seismic, school safety
and accessibility, and • replace outdated and
inefficient heating, ventilation, electrical and plumbing systems,
shall Albany Unified School District issue $70 million of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds staying in Albany to benefit local schools?
84.4%
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Q6. Interim Support: Albany Middle School
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
November2016
June 2016
57.2%
55.8%
30.6%
29.4%
4.4%
5.6%
5.7%
7.1%
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No Not sure [DK/NA]
85.2% To relieve Albany Middle School overcrowding, • construct classrooms, science
labs, and flexible learning spaces for performing arts that meet seismic, safety and accessibility codes,
• replace old portables with modern classrooms, and
• acquire technology and equipment at all schools to support science, engineering, math and core academic instruction,
shall Albany Unified School District issue $25 million of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds benefitting Albany schools?
87.8%
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Q7. Potential Opposition Statements November 2016 (n=378)
Note: The above rating questions have been abbreviated for charting purposes, and responses were recoded to calculate mean scores: “Much More Likely” = +2, “Somewhat More Likely” = +1, and “No Effect” = 0.
0 1 2
If City & University were not approving new high densityhousing, wouldn't be overcrowding
SD should be considering scaled down plan that will befar less expensive
In 1993, SD promised taxes wouldn't be increased by>$231 per $100K
District has already increased property taxes
If we didn't allow students to transfer from outside SD,wouldn't need
.52
.52
.56
.61
.66
No Effect Somewhat More Likely
Much More Likely
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Q8. Support for Different Rates June 2016 (n=254)
Annual Tax per $100,000
34.3% 42.4%
55.1% 61.5%
24.0%
22.4%
16.9%
18.9%
0%
55%
$180 $140 $100 $60
Probably YesDefinitely Yes
58.3% 64.8% 72.0% 80.4%
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Q8. Support for Different Rates November 2016 (n=378)
Annual Tax per $100,000
35.8% 41.1%
52.6%
61.0%
24.2%
26.1%
21.3%
23.5%
0%
55%
$180 $140 $100 $60
Probably YesDefinitely Yes
60.0% 67.2% 73.9% 84.5%
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Q9. Informed Support: Marin and Ocean View Elementary Schools
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
November2016
Initial Test
November2016
Final Test
June 2016Initial Test
June 2016Final Test
46.7%
47.9%
45.7%
51.0%
38.4%
32.0%
34.8%
26.5%
4.1%
9.0%
5.8%
10.9%
6.3%
8.1%
7.0%
8.3%
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No Not sure [DK/NA]
77.5% To improve Marin and Ocean View elementary schools, • update classrooms and school
facilities to meet modern learning standards in subjects like science, technology, engineering and math,
• relieve school overcrowding, • improve seismic, school safety
and accessibility, and • replace outdated and
inefficient heating, ventilation, electrical and plumbing systems,
shall Albany Unified School District issue $70 million of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds staying in Albany to benefit local schools?
80.5%
79.9%
85.1%
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Q10. Informed Support: Albany Middle Schools
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
November2016
Initial Test
November2016
Final Test
June 2016Initial Test
June 2016Final Test
49.5%
52.6%
49.1%
55.0%
32.9%
30.1%
33.3%
25.1%
7.2%
6.7%
6.9%
8.1%
6.6%
8.0%
6.9%
9.0%
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No Not sure [DK/NA]
80.1% To relieve Albany Middle School overcrowding, • construct classrooms, science
labs, and flexible learning spaces for performing arts that meet seismic, safety and accessibility codes,
• replace old portables with modern classrooms, and
• acquire technology and equipment at all schools to support science, engineering, math and core academic instruction,
shall Albany Unified School District issue $25 million of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds benefitting Albany schools?
