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Recommendations/ideas for space solutions: 1. Secure commitment from City of Rogers to fund Early Childhood/CE/Recreation additions to current or new Rogers Elementary school, with the understanding that the Early Childhood space be secured long-term from loss to K-12 uses. Discussion: Four to six additional rooms, and perhaps an additional gym may be included in such a proposal. The additional costs when added to the base cost of an elementary school are expected to be relatively small--perhaps $200,000 for the rooms. Probably more cost effective to plan the space as additional to a new school than to add it to the existing one. The trade-off to the district is additional needed spaces for two non-K-12 programs at no or Iow cost in exchange for a commitment to house them in those spaces for the long term. 2. Add ECFE and ECSE space needs into the remodeling/additions planned at Zimmerman Elementary and include them in the bonding request fall 1999. Discussion: Same logic as in Rogers as to cost effectiveness and ease of including on the ballot now. Early Childhood programs benefit, Zimmerman residents get needed improvements to an existing school--a win-win. The only downside for Early Childhood programs is the lack of guaranteed space over the long term. 3. Build a stand-alone facility in the central part of the district to house a majority (75%) of ECF~E-a~nd ECSE programs;' Head Start, Early Childhood Screening, Community Education and Recreation. (with option to include/exclude: School Board (large) meeting space, staff development spaces, space for District office overflow as the district grows and current DO is at capacity). Discussion: Sites: · build on a site already owned/donated to the district (current CE Center, Otsego Elementary site, future elementary school site, ) · build on a site to be secured (Morrell site, 2 sites owned by City of Elk River near Elk River City Hall, other?) Funding options: · Strong preference that the District own its own facility. Include in bonding this fall-- requires voter approval and inclusion as high priority · construct using lease to own conditions (i.e. Ivan Sand Community School)--no voter approval needed, and district eventually owns the building free and clear. · partial funds from grants/partnerships--possible with either of the above Size/cost: · original proposal (on the table) is approx. 35,000-40,000 sq. ft. and includes spaces for all the programs as well as a gymnasium-type space and another large space suitable for school board meetings and other similar large gatherings. The demolition of the CE Center would eliminate day-time staff development space and School Board meeting space. By eliminating space for staff development/school board meetings, and by downsizing the gymnasium spaces, a smaller, less expensive building could be proposed, perhaps not to exceed 20,000 sq. ft. and at a cost of $1.6-$2.0 million. (I believe Ivan Sand costs out at about $82. sq. ft.) · in order to be eligible to pursue state grant (up to $500,000), we would need a local effort--whether bonding or lease to own.