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CUP Narrative — September 26, 2016 Submitted by: Spectrum High School Background Spectrum High School (Spectrum) is a 6"' through 12"' 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 181 S` 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 6" 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. Detailed Description of Project 1. Spectrum Building Company (SBC) to purchase the remaining 12 condominium units (units 1 10-121). There are two owners of these units, which cover approximately 28,552 Sq. Ft. and are located at 11044 Industrial Circle. SBC would then own the entire building, which would be converted to a 6t" through 81" grade facility over three years. The 6`" grade building currently occupies condominium units 100-109. 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 a parking lot. This lot is currently attached to the parcel at 17823 Industrial Circle NW. SBC would then request the lot be attached to the parcel located at 11044 Industrial Circle, creating one new parcel. 3. Build a field house in the current interior parking lot of 11044 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 the open lot, located on the southwest corner of 17823 Industrial Circle NW, early in 2017. The 7"' grade space (four condominium units directly connected to the current 6"' grade building) would then be constructed in preparation for the 2017-2018 school year. Construction on the 8t" grade space (including a performing arts center) at 11044 Industrial Circle NW, the parking lot, the field house, and the College and Career Center would begin early in 2018 in preparation for the 2018-2019 school year. Hours of Operation Weekdays: (Staff) 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. (Students) 7:30 — 3:15 p.m. After School and Evening Activities: Hours vary between all school events and extracurricular activities Weekend Activities: Hours vary between all school events and extracurricular activities Number of Employees: Spectrum High School currently employees approximately 140 people With the full expansion, it is anticipated that the school will employee an additional 20 to 50 people Number of Parking Stalls (existing and additional): Existing (currently available to Spectrum High School): High School Building = 130 Stalls 6" Grade Building = 98 Stalls Total Existing Stalls = 228 Stalls