There hasn t been a bond referendum in our district since building the original facility in 1977.

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1 The architect concept in this document was drawn by Howard & Helmer Architects (H&H) after several community, staff and board meetings over the last year. This concept plan was chosen after reviewing 5 different options. While the district works to develop a plan with a goal of a successful bond referendum in April 2014, H&H was hired on a contingent basis, paying no fees until a successful bond is passed. Below are some facts about USD 306 and the draft proposal. There hasn t been a bond referendum in our district since building the original facility in Seven of 56 teachers either share a room for different periods of the day or don t have any classroom. The plan allows for each teacher to have their own classroom. It also allows for future consideration of returning to a traditional class schedule instead of the current block schedule used by grades Academic programs that have been added since the building was opened include Special Education; Title I Reading; Computers; Career and Technical Education including Vo-Ag and FFA, Construction Arts, Broadcasting and the Middle School Technology Exploration Lab; Fast Forward Reading; Bala-vis-x; Individualized Remediation Support through E2020; Conditioning and an Elementary Counselor. These programs created the need for 14 additional rooms. The Board is striving to maintain low teacher to student ratios and has a goal to have three sections in each elementary grade level. Research shows smaller teacher to student ratios increase student achievement. This also allows for continuity of class size into the secondary and allows for more efficient planning. Safety features include interior locking classroom doors, low voltage wiring for security cameras, updates to the alarm system, better line of sight for supervision of students, Administrative and School Resource Officer presence in the front of the building for visitor check-in. Focus areas include enhancing collaborative learning spaces for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Classes, Family and Consumer Sciences, Wood Shop and Drafting Rooms. The plan includes increases in the efficiencies of the building operational systems through upgrades to current technology. Renovation and increased storage have been added for fine arts programs including improvements to lighting, audio and acoustics. Facility improvements to replace the track and football field will restore our ability to host track meets and to add restrooms and concessions for baseball and softball attached to the expanded Elementary Cafeteria. Parking lot upgrades will repair cracked surfaces and reroute traffic for safer pickup and drop-off areas.

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3 OPTION C SOUTHEAST OF SALINE USD 306 ANTICIPATED BUDGET November 21, 2013 Area Sq. Ft. Unit Cost Subtotal CIRCULATION REMODEL (Light) $ 216,368 New finishes for floors, walls and ceilings 19,488 $ 11 $ 216,368 CIRCULATION REMODEL (Intensive) $ 224,253 Remove existing walls, new wall construction, finishes, ceilings and lights 7,534 $ 30 $ 224,253 CLASSROOM REMODEL (Light) $ 467,947 New finishes for floors, walls and ceilings. 27,854 $ 17 $ 467,947 CLASSROOM REMODEL (Intensive) $ 1,142,363 Remove existing walls, new wall construction, finishes, ceilings and lights 21,038 $ 54 $ 1,142,363 Relocate heat pump, new ductwork, new power and low voltage wiring INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS $ 543,692 Hot water system replacement $ 85,000 Replace plumbing system piping damaged by electrolysis $ 125,000 Shop area exhaust & Painting $ 55,000 Shop area lighting 5,912 $ 4 $ 20,692 Door & hardware replacement in non remodel areas 110 $ 1,800 $ 198,000 Roof Drain Replacement $ 20,000 Elevator upgrade $ 40,000 RESTROOM REMODEL $ 340,200 New Walls, Doors, Ceilings, New Plumbing Fixtures, Finishes 2,268 $ 150 $ 340,200 LOCKER ROOM REMODEL $ 669,500 Replace lockers, New Plumbing Fixtures, Finishes 5,150 $ 130 $ 669,500 NEW ADDITION $ 5,091,070 Classroom & Support Spaces 26,421 $ 170 $ 4,491,570 Shop & Technical Spaces 5,450 $ 110 $ 599,500 NEW CIRCULATION $ 987,700 5,810 $ 170 $ 987,700 Remodel Area (square feet) 83,332 Addition Area (square feet) 32,231 SUBTOTAL BUILDING $ 9,683,094 SITE DEVELOPMENT $ 3,479,000 Building Addition Dirtwork, Utilities $ 912,000 New Parking Lot Paving, Sidewalks, Lighting, Signage 80,000 $ 7 $ 560,000 Retop existing paving 180,000 $ 2 $ 360,000 Gravel Overflow Parking 98,000 $ 2 $ 147,000 8 Lane Track $ 650,000 Artificial Turf & Drainage $ 850,000 SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST OPTION C $ 13,162,094 SOFT COSTS 1,994,252 Surveying, Soil Testing, Plan Printing $ 25,000 Civil Engineering (On Site) $ 40,000 Architectural & Engineering $ 1,029,252 Contingency $ 900,000 TOTAL ANTICIPATED PROJECT COST OPTION C $ 15,156,345 Costs Not Included Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Technology (Including Voice & Data Equipment) Infrastructure (Off Site Roadways, Utilities & Drainage) Platting & Civil Engineering (Off Site) On Site Drainage Retention / Detention

4 The District s current student population consists of 497 in-district students (68%) and 231 out-of-district students (32%). The chart below shows the in-district, out-of-district and total student population trends. The school year marked the highest in-district enrollment and the 4 th lowest out-of-district student enrollment total since the building opened in Over the last 15 years, the in-district student enrollment decreased by 156 students, while the out-of-district enrollment increased by 192 students, a difference of 36 students. Head Count of Total Student Enrollment K Blue = In-District Student Enrollment, Red = Out-of-District Student Enrollment, Green = Total SES Student Enrollment The Base State Aid Per Pupil (BSAPP) is currently set at $3,838 which every district receives for each Full Time Enrolled (FTE) student that attends school in their district, regardless in which district they live. In USD 306, there are FTE students. (Although we have a total head count of 728 students, Kindergarteners are counted at.5 FTE.) Weightings to the FTE are added per student receiving services such as At-Risk, Non-Proficient, Career and Technical Education, Transportation, and Special Education. After the weights are applied, the adjusted FTE for SES is 1,326.1 students. The adjusted FTE is multiplied by $3,838 to calculate the General Fund (GF) portion of the budget. Therefore, the USD 306 GF is $5,023,174 after adjustments.

5 Of the total General Fund, $3,461,108 is generated by in-district students and $1,628,463 is generated by out-ofdistrict students. Excluding out-of-district students would decrease our General Fund by 32%. The Local Option Budget (LOB) allows school districts to generate additional revenue for operating expenses. The LOB is calculated by taking an adjusted FTE and multiplying it by $4,433 (the statutory BSAPP). Districts can levy taxes in the form of mills to raise up to 30% of the Legal Base (Adjusted FTE x $4,433.) The SES Board of Education has the authority to raise $1,731,285 through the LOB. However, the Board has been fiscally responsible to the patrons and is currently levying 24.6%, equaling $1,423,645. Excluding out-of-district students would decrease the LOB by $464,816 with a potential loss of $561,982. Current Figures Excluding Out-of-District Difference FTE FTE FTE -232 Adj. FTE Adj. FTE Adj. FTE General Fund (GF) $5,023,174 General Fund (GF) $3,461,108 General Fund (GF) ($1,562,066) Legal Base $5,770,950 Legal Base $3,897,679 Legal Base ($1,873,271) Maximum LOB 30% $1,731,285 Maximum LOB 30% $1,169,303 Maximum LOB 30% ($561,982) Actual LOB 24.6% $1,423,645 Actual LOB 24.6% $958,829 Actual LOB 24.6% ($464,816) Out-of-district enrollment includes 51 children of staff members. Adjusting the budget to include only in-district and the children of out-of-district staff members is shown below: Current Figures With Staff Students Only Difference FTE FTE FTE -181 Adj. FTE Adj. FTE Adj. FTE General Fund (GF) $5,023,174 General Fund (GF) $3,774,289 General Fund (GF) ($1,248,885) Statutory BSAPP $5,770,950 Statutory BSAPP $4,259,412 Statutory BSAPP ($1,511,538) Maximum LOB 30% $1,731,285 Maximum LOB 30% $1,277,823 Maximum LOB 30% ($453,462) Actual LOB 24.6% $1,423,645 Actual LOB 24.6% $1,047,815 Actual LOB 24.6% ($375,830) In either situation, the District would be facing substantial reductions of faculty, staff, programs and activities. In real numbers, that would equal losing 35 staff members and cuts to programs and activities. In the elementary, it would include reducing each grade level to 2 sections. In the high school, there would be up to 30 course offerings eliminated for our students, including reducing the number of core sections and types of elective offered.

6 Southeast Of Saline Area School District Mill Rates Total Mills Bond & Interest Peabody-Burns USD Canton-Galva USD Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh USD Twin Valley USD Salina USD Herington USD Moundridge USD Goessel USD Ell-Saline USD Rural Vista USD Smoky Valley USD Inman USD North Ottawa County USD Lincoln USD McPherson USD Chapman USD Marion-Florence USD Solomon USD Ellsworth USD Abilene USD Centre USD Central Plains USD Sylvan Grove USD Southeast Of Saline USD Averages **Of the 24 Area School Districts, Southeast Of Saline USD 306 has the lowest total mill levy and has no outstanding bond levy.

7 Saline County, Kansas Unified School District No. 306 Southeast of Saline Schools Mill Levy Assumptions 20 Year Finance Project Bond 160 Acres Yearly Fund Issue $100K Home Dryland Cost Amount Amount** Mills Yearly Cost Monthly Farm Per Acre $ 12,000,000 $ 12,390, $ $ $ $ 0.91 $ 12,689,638 $ 13,100, $ $ $ $ 0.97 $ 13,000,000 $ 13,425, $ $ $ $ 0.99 $ 14,000,000 $ 14,455, $ $ $ $ 1.06 $ 15,000,000 $ 15,490, $ $ $ $ 1.14 $ 15,156,345 $ 15,650, $ $ $ $ Year Finance Project Bond 160 Acres Yearly Fund Issue $100K Home Dryland Cost Amount Amount** Mills Yearly Cost Monthly Farm Per Acre $ 12,000,000 $ 12,435, $ $ $ $ 0.83 $ 12,689,638 $ 13,150, $ $ $ $ 0.87 $ 13,000,000 $ 13,470, $ $ $ $ 0.90 $ 14,000,000 $ 14,505, $ $ $ $ 0.97 $ 15,000,000 $ 15,540, $ $ $ $ 1.03 $ 15,156,345 $ 15,710, $ $ $ $ 1.04 ** Additional amounts include bonding costs of issuance, capitalized interest, and initial cash basis reserve funding. The total cost of the option being presented in this packet is $15,156,345 ($15,650,000 after cost of issuance.)

8 Steering Committee Members: Shelly Schlessner, Community Representative for the Gypsum Area Ray Everhart, Community Representative for the Gypsum Area Karen Blomquist, Representative for the Assaria Area Kenny Costigan, Community Representative for the Assaria/Mentor Area Scott Schlessner, Community Representative for the Kipp Area Sharlene Ramsey, Elementary Principal Ky Swisher, Assistant K-12 Principal Monte Couchman, Jr.-Sr. High Principal Kathy Smith, Transportation Director Scott Peterson, Teacher Angie Gebhardt, Teacher Dr. Becky Cooper, Board President Denise Stein, Board Vice-President Steve Bartholomew, Board Member Lori Blake, Board Member Richard Proffitt, Superintendent The USD 306 School Board will be deciding at a special, open board meeting on December 16, 2013 at 6:00 pm whether to put this project to a vote in April The Board needs to hear what the District s patrons support in a plan to address the District s needs to improve facilities. To share your questions or concerns, contact Superintendent of Schools, Richard Proffitt, at rproffitt@usd306.com or You may also submit questions at the bottom left corner on the homepage of the District s website at