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Information for City Council Work Session —.lune 20, 2016 Submitted by; Spectrum High School Background Spectrum high School (Spectrum) is a 611 through 12`h grade public charter school celebrating its 10"' year serving the students and families of Elk River. Spectrum's vision is to be a leader in fostering academic and personal excellence through programs emphasizing high academic standards in a small -school setting. The school accomplishes this by emphasizing college preparatory curriculum, a technology integrated environment, and community-based outreach. The school began operations in 2006, serving 66 students at the Boys and Girls Club located at 905 6th St NW, In 2007, Spectrum moved to modular classroom units located at 10129 181St Avenue — the current location of our Athletic Complex. Spectrum continued growing, leading to expanded operations serving 390 students in 2011 at our current high school location, 17796 Industrial Circle NW. In 2014, Spectrum moved its 611 grade students to 11044 Industrial Circle NW, across the street from the high school building. For the past two years Spectrum has been serving over 600 students in grades 6-12 between our two facilities, while employing approximately 145 people. Due to the continued success of Spectrum students and programs, the school is in need of additional facility space. The following proposed project anticipates future growth through 2022, reaching a capacity of up to 1,000 students. Proposed Project 1. Spectrum Building Company (SBC) to purchase the remaining 12 condominium units (2 owners — 28,552 Sq. Ft.) located at 11044 Industrial Circle. SBC would then own the entire building, which would be converted to a 611 through 81h grade facility over three years. 2. SBC to purchase the adjacent property, located on the southwest corner of 17823 Industrial Circle NW across from the current high school facility, to be used for either field space or a parking lot. This lot is currently attached to the parcel at 17823 Industrial Circle NW. SBC would then request the lot to be attached to the parcel located at 11044 Industrial Circle, creating one new parcel. 3. Build a sports dome over a field space, either in the current interior parking lot of 11044 Industrial Circle NW or on the southwest corner lot at 17823 Industrial Circle NW, for needed year-round physical education and extra- curricular activities, and possible community use. 4. Convert a portion of the high school facility to a College and Career Center, continuing to expand concurrent enrollment opportunities for students. Timeline for Project Spectrum anticipates acquisition of the building, located at 11044 Industrial Circle NW, and open lot, located on the southwest corner of 17823 Industrial Circle NW, late in 2016 or early in 2017. The 7`'' grade space would then be constructed in preparation for the 2017-2018 school year. Construction on the 811 grade space (including a performing arts center) at 11044 Industrial Circle NW, the parking lot, the sports dome, and the College and Career Center would begin early in 2018 in preparation for the 2018-2019 school year.. Spectrum is honored to serve students and families of the Elk River community. We value the relationships built with local businesses and the connections our students have made through their ongoing service learning. We are enthusiastic about growing the school and continuing to provide this educational choice to students and families of the Elk River community. We look forward to the City Council's feedback on the proposed expansion project for Spectrum High School. Sincerely, - ick Peterlson Director of Athletics and Facilities Spectrum High School C Ir MAY 2 7 2016