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CUP Narrative — February 23, 2017 Submitted by: Spectrum High School Background Spectrum High School (Spectrum) is a 6th through 12th grade public charter school celebrating its 10th 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 through its mission, 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 6th 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 140 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) plans to purchase the property at 17823 Industrial Circle NW, Elk River, Minnesota, which consists of a rectangular parcel of real property of approximately 4 acres, the northern portion of which is improved with a building, and the southern portion of which is undeveloped. The building is owned by CPE Exchange 26404, LLC and is currently unoccupied. 2. SBC plans to develop the current building (approximately 25,000 fe) to accommodate its 7th and 8th grade program, which will require the addition of a gymnasium attached to the east side of the building (approximately 10,000 ft). 3. The field space located to the south of the building will be developed into a playing field and drive through. Future plans include enclosing the field with a structure. 4. 17823 Industrial Circle NW currently has 75 parking spaces available. If necessary, additional parking would be accommodated on the current vacant land. 5. Spectrum anticipates installing a sidewalk on the southernmost portion of the property to better accommodate people travelling between the three buildings. This would also allow for bus drop off /pick up on the east side of Industrial Circle. 6. Future facility growth (reaching a 1,000 student capacity) would be accommodated by maximizing the remaining space on the northeast corner of this building. 7. Spectrum will convert a portion of the current high school facility to a College and Career Center, continuing to maximize concurrent enrollment college opportunities for students. Timeline for Project Spectrum anticipates acquisition of the property as soon all approvals have been received and finances secured. This could be as early as May or as late as September 2017. The acquisition date will then drive the construction timeline, which will determine the rate at which students will be added. Current 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 Page 1 of 6