Final BOE Presentation
Board Meeting February 19th, 2025
The School District of Clayton
Establishing a Foundation ● Learners are different now than when our schools were built, especially those buildings built in the 1920’s & 1930’s ● Districts around Clayton have invested a lot of money in facilities and are future ready ● For Clayton to continue to be the premier school district not only locally, but nationally, we must be on the cutting edge of education, by providing state of the art facilities ● While resident enrollment is projected to slowly decline, overall enrollment is projected to remain stable over the next 10-15 years as the district typically sees an increase in tuition paying students in 6th grade through 9th grade ● All schools meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but may not be ADA convenient ● Athletic & Activity facility needs are not currently supported, especially at the HS level ● All spaces are learning spaces; the location and the facilities at Gay field is less than ideal ● The relationship with the city is crucial in the LRFMP process and beyond ● Based upon the current debt levy of $0.5110, district can borrow up to $90m without increasing the debt levy ● The district spends an average of $4m annually for capital maintenance
ENROLLMENT IN 1994-95 = 2,417 2023-24 = 2,427 APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE K-12 ENROLLMENT IS NON-RESIDENT THE DISTRICT COVERS ONLY 3.21 SQ MILES, ONLY 7 ARE SMALLER AGING POPULATION & LOWER BIRTH RATES
Capacity Capacity • Pre-K is not part of demographic projections • While resident enrollment is projected to slowly decline, overall enrollment is projected to be stable. Individual school enrollment will fluctuate. • This indicates that the School District of Clayton can invest in specialized & innovative learning environments, as well as larger indoor spaces for school wide & community events. 2024-2025 2029-2030 2034-2035 2024-2025 2029-2030 2034-2035 Current Enrollment (#) Projected Enrollment (#) Projected Enrollment (#) Teaching Stations; Specials (#) Functional Capacity (#) Current Utilization (%) Projected Utilization (%) Projected Utilization (%) Captain Elementary School 286 290 269 18; 19 337 85% 86% 80% Glenridge Elementary School 323 292 272 18; 18 348 93% 84% 78% Meramec Elementary School 369 330 318 19; 17 366 101% 90% 87% Wydown Middle School 607 554 500 47; 30 696 87% 80% 72% Clayton High School 799 773 724 72; 34 1002 80% 77% 72%
Utilization
The Paragon team went on a tour led by each building administrator of their respective schools, discussing key facility needs and insights. During these building tours, the Paragon team asked targeted questions to capture specific feedback. Paragon then worked closely with the head of maintenance at each facility to conduct more detailed assessments. This deeper dive focused on evaluating the condition of individual rooms and identifying specific exterior issues to start to build a more comprehensive understanding of each facility’s needs. Site Assessments • Assessed district’s playgrounds, playfields, tracks, courts, parking lots, drives, exterior lighting, etc. Facility Assessments • Assessed each facility’s floors, walls, and ceilings. • Documented district’s long-term HVAC replacement plan. • Assessed each facility’s exterior building envelope, such as roofing, brick/masonry, & windows. • Analyzed the district-wide building material standards. Safety Assessments • District completed the Tier One Safety & Security Audit. Assessment Process
Parking Lots & Drives
Exterior Lighting
Playgrounds & Fields
Roofing & Building Envelope
HVAC Inventory
Ceilings, Walls & Flooring
Interior Building Standards
Long Range Improvement Costs by Scope (Capital Improvements) Red Yellow Green HVAC $18,786,495 $4,258,800 $12,051,000 $35,096,295 Envelope $1,601,498 $12,358,797 $760,449 $14,720,744 Roofing $1,270,070 $5,409,444 $6,094,320 $12,773,834 Playgrounds & Playfields $403,166 $1,084,965 $1,580,511 $3,068,642 Flooring $208,922 $675,661 $8,765,007 $9,649,590 Ceilings $305,685 $1,346,213 $3,674,371 $5,326,269 Walls $332,522 $1,995,749 $8,009,258 $10,337,529 Parking Lots & Drives $132,944 $891,197 $1,437,977 $2,462,118 Exterior Lighting $417,622 $284,232 $0 $701,854 PRIORITY TOTAL $23,458,924 $28,305,058 $42,372,894 $94,136,875 ASSESSMENT SCOPE PRIORITY SCOPE TOTAL Soft costs, including contingency, associated design fees, construction management fees, testing, permitting, etc. are not included within the construction estimates. For planning purposes and depending on the scope requirements, an additional 10-25% is recommended to be added.
Soft costs, including contingency, associated design fees, construction management fees, testing, permitting, etc. are not included within the construction estimates. For planning purposes and depending on the scope requirements, an additional 10-25% is recommended to be added. Long Range Improvement Costs by Location Red Yellow Green Clayton High School $7,614,544 $13,238,170 $15,623,709 $36,476,422 Wydown Middle School $1,129,401 $3,283,716 $13,210,122 $17,623,239 Captain Elementary School $3,216,077 $4,222,330 $1,967,932 $9,406,339 Glenridge Elementary School $3,133,871 $2,289,230 $3,221,942 $8,645,042 Meramec Elementary School $4,522,796 $2,483,300 $4,734,302 $11,740,397 Athletics & Activities $986,821 $647,649 $865,139 $2,499,609 The Family Center $2,104,975 $533,347 $1,484,305 $4,122,628 Administrative Center $558,735 $1,167,919 $1,160,071 $2,886,725 Facility Services $191,704 $439,397 $105,372 $736,473 PRIORITY TOTAL $23,458,924 $28,305,058 $42,372,894 $94,136,875 LOCATION PRIORITY FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOTAL
LRFMP: Hawkins Lilley School Appraisal Results Key 90-100% Excellent 70-89% Satisfactory 50-69% Borderline 30-49% Poor The Hawkins Lilley School Appraisal is designed to provide the community a means to measure older buildings against 21st century educational requirements. It is designed to help decision makers reach informed and reasonable outcomes when assessing a facility as it currently functions to determine if a building should be refreshed, renovated, adapted, or decommissioned. The impact of site constraints have a negative impact on educational activities, flexibility for growth and parking therefore negatively impacting overall scores (for example keeping Wydown MS from being above 90%). School Points Possible Points Earned Percentage The Family Center 1000 822 82% Captian Elementary 1000 665 66% Glenridge Elementary 1000 600 60% Meramec Elementary 1000 691 69% Wydown Middle 1000 890 89% Clayton High 1000 811 81% District Totals: 6000 5142 73%
Building Level Sub Committee (2 Meetings with Each Below) • Captain ES • Glenridge ES • Meramec ES • Wydown MS • Clayton HS • Family Center • Athletics & Activities • Coordinators of Curriculum • Safety & Security District Steering Committee • 5 meetings plus Joint Meeting with all Sub Committees in January Community Forums • @ Each School • 2 District Wide Board of Education • 6+ Meetings Community Survey District & Community Engagement
By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, the Steering Committee acted as a guiding voice throughout the master planning process. Their insights and feedback were invaluable in making sure the architectural work reflected the district’s needs and strategic objectives. The list below includes the names of individuals who made up the Steering Committee, as well as their role and the facility or organization they are representing. Steering Committee
The purpose of the Sub-Committee was to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from each school to gain deeper insights into the lived experiences within the facilities. By incorporating perspectives from staff, parents, students, and others, the Sub-Committee aims to identify and prioritize needs within each school. The lists that follow includes the individuals that made up each Sub-Committee by school. Building Level Sub-Committees
After gathering feedback and insights from the initial building-level Sub-Committee meetings, district administration identified the need for three specialty Sub-Committees to gain deeper insights in key areas. These areas were Athletics and Activities, Curriculum, and Safety & Security. Each specialty Sub-Committee was tasked with examining district- wide needs within their respective focus areas and providing detailed input to guide the master planning process. Specialty Sub-Committee Thank You to the +110 Committee Members!
Throughout the month of November, each school hosted its own Building-Level Community Forum to engage a broader audience and gather input directly from community members. Two District Wide Community Forums were held in November & December. These forums were designed to provide context for the Master Planning process, inspire meaningful discussions, and ensure alignment with the district’s goals and vision. Community Forums
Survey Building Connection of Respondents Composition of Respondents
Survey Select Two other than Safety & Security
Survey Select top 5
At the final step of the master planning process, the Joint Steering Committee and Subcommittee meetings provided a forum for discussion and final refinement of the design options. This meeting was an important end to the stakeholder engagement process because it provided the Steering Committee and Subcommittee with the opportunity to take a holistic view of all the data gathered throughout the process. It served as one final chance for open dialogue, allowing members to share their thoughts and perspectives on how the district should move forward with the information gathered, ensuring that every viewpoint was considered before final decisions were made. Joint Steering & Sub-Committee Meeting
• Shift to empowered learning • Opportunities for innovation • Expand and engage in real world learning • Service driven global experience • Business partnerships • Athletics focus essential What Students Need What it Looks Like • Hands on experiences: CTE, Catalyst, Robotics, Global Stem Squad, Makerspace etc • Athletics-learning spaces, purposeful play • Flex labs, learning studios, performing and visual arts (flexible, furniture, spaces) • Learning commons (library area more than just books, stage of learning etc) • Wellness spaces • Community partnerships and integration space
The School District of Clayton
District Wide Common Themes - Incorporated in All Options Safety & Security • Continue improvements from the Tier One Safety and Security Audit. • Redesign existing site circulation and add parking where needed. • Improve WiFi and cellular service. Maintenance & HVAC • Improve air quality and controls of HVAC units and systems. • Replace aging infrastructure. • Address acoustic performance. Accessibility & Inclusiveness • Increase quality of accessibility routes and features. Curriculum & Programming • Increase quantity of flexible spaces, large and small, for daily learner use. • Design outdoor learning and nature spaces.
Following the Building-Level Community Forums, design meetings were held for each facility. These meetings included the Paragon team, the facility’s principal, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Superintendent, with the goal of translating community input and district priorities into actionable long-range facility plans.
Each design meeting was informed by the outcomes of its respective Building-Level Community Forum and Subcommittee Meetings to ensure the proposed solutions were firmly rooted in student, teacher, principal & community feedback. The Paragon team focused on incorporating High and Medium priority items into the design options and were also able to thoughtfully incorporate lower-priority items where possible.
For each facility, 2-3 design long range plans were presented, featuring detailed floor plans and site plans. During these sessions, each decision point was reviewed in depth to allow the district team to provide critical feedback on what would work, what wouldn’t, and what elements were most important to the community.
The feedback gathered during these meetings was used to revise and refine the following design options that represent the long-range multi-phase improvements, not necessarily one single step project. Long-Range Facility Master Plan Future Design Options & Improvements
Family Center Top Priorities: Multipurpose/Gross Motor Addition Stay-Play-Learn Relocation Classroom Addition / Renovations Site Circulation Secondary Main Entry Playground Renovations Administration Services Restroom Renovations / Additions Level Two
• Used to help provide direction on proposed options. They are PRELIMINARY and not anticipated contractor bids • Order of magnitude only and based on $/sf and not specific design solutions / bid documents • Based on 2025 construction costs and recent/relevant/similar projects in STL metro • Does not include fixtures, furnishings, equipment, permitting or professional fees • Does not include property acquisition • Does not include renovation of swing space Cost Estimates Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates including 20-35% contingency
THE FAMILY CENTER Level 2 - Proposed Design 1 New Construction -
sf $0 $0 Renovation 10,745
sf $100 $1,074,500 New Addition 4,974
sf $500 $2,487,000 Parking Lots and Drives 4,200
sy $95 $399,000 Green Space and Playground 1
ls $300,845 $300,845 Stay, Play and Learn Playground 1
ls $150,000 $150,000 Roofing -
ls $0 $0 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $47,450 $47,450 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $212,050 $212,050 HVAC 1
ls $1,280,000 $1,280,000 Subtotal $5,950,845 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 30
% $7,736,098 LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Captain Elementary Top Priorities: Gym Addition Cafeteria/Kitchen Renovation 2nd Level Classroom Renov. Wellness Suite SSD Suite Turf Field Restroom Renovations Improve Accessibility Site Circulation Level Two
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects CAPTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Level 2 - Proposed Design 1 Demo & Associated General Conditions 1
ls $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Renovation 30,278
sf $125 $3,784,750 New Addition - Gym and Music Room 8,303
sf $700 $5,812,100 New Addition - Classrooms and Entry 2,708
sf $500 $1,354,000 Turf Field 1
ls $250,000 $250,000 Greenspace, Playfield, and Playgrounds 1
ls $413,340 $413,340 Roofing 1
ls $728,436 $728,436 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $35,750 $35,750 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $91,547 $91,547 HVAC 1
ls $2,200,000 $2,200,000 Subtotal $15,669,923 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 20
% $18,803,908
Glenridge Elementary Top Priorities: Gym Addition Relocate Ground Level Classrooms Administration Suite Renovation Wellness Suite SSD Suite Renovation Restroom Renovations Classroom Renovations Outdoor Learning and Activity Addition Parking & Site Circulation Improve Accessibility Facility-Wide Level Two • Fully maximizes each site • Little opportunity for future growth interior & exterior • Limited interior flexibility/adaptation • Most interior spaces would remain as-is, just renovated & refreshed • May need to revisit the long-term viability in 10 years if this approach is taken • Life of building resets on new additions, not entire structure
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL GLENRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Level 2 - Proposed Design 1 Demo and General Conditions 1
ls $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Renovation 28,778
sf $125 $3,597,250 New Addition - Classrooms 10,400
sf $500 $5,200,000 New Addition - Gymnasium 10,223
sf $700 $7,156,100 New Addition - ADA Entries 1,376
sf $500 $688,000 Parking Lots and Drives 848
sy $22 $18,656 Greenspace 1
ls $50,000 $50,000 Roofing 1
ls $134,389 $134,389 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $58,850 $58,850 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $634,564 $634,564 HVAC 1
ls $2,220,000 $2,220,000 Subtotal $20,757,809 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 30
% $26,985,152 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Glenridge Elementary Level One & Level Two Improvements Complete Renovation of Glenridge Demo & Rebuild Portions Rebuild Front Entries for ADA Relocate Parking Level Three • Allows for future growth & adaptation of interior learning environments • But fully maximizes each site; limited opportunity for future growth on exterior • Life of building resets on entire building • Very similar to what higher education has done to similar aged buildings • New school within existing shell to extend the life for decades
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL GLENRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Level 3 - Proposed Design 3 Demo and General Conditions 1
ls $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Renovation 59,820
sf $250 $14,955,000 New Addition - Gymnasium 9,707
sf $700 $6,794,900 New Addition - Classrooms & ADA 13,901
sf $500 $6,950,500 Parking Lots and Drives 431
sy $22 $9,482 Greenspace 1
ls $50,000 $50,000 Roofing 1
ls $134,389 $134,389 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $58,850 $58,850 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $634,564 $634,564 HVAC 1
ls $2,220,000 $2,220,000 Subtotal $32,807,685 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 35
% $44,290,375 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Meramec Elementary Top Priorities: Gym Addition Relocate Ground Level Classrooms Turf Field & Outdoor Learning Spaces Maker Space / Innovation Lab Wellness Suite Classroom Renovations Restroom Renovations Rebuild Front Entries for ADA Parking & Site Circulation Improve Accessibility Facility-Wide Level Two • Fully maximizes each site • Little opportunity for future growth interior & exterior • Limited interior flexibility/adaptation • Most interior spaces would remain as-is, just renovated & refreshed • May need to revisit the long-term viability in 10 years w/ this approach • Life of building resets on new additions, not entire structure
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL Level 2 - Proposed Design 2 Demo and General Conditions 1
ls $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Renovation 12,742
sf $125 $1,592,750 New Addition - Classrooms 15,526
sf $500 $7,763,000 New Addition - Gymnasium 7,300
sf $700 $5,110,000 New Addition - ADA Entrance 1,500
sf $500 $750,000 Parking Lots and Drives 925
sy $75 $69,375 Greenspace 1
ls $250,000 $250,000 Roofing 1
ls $177,945 $177,945 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $68,100 $68,100 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $881,115 $881,115 HVAC 1
ls $3,010,000 $3,010,000 Subtotal $20,672,285 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 30
% $26,873,970 MERAMEC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Meramec Elementary Level One & Level Two Improvements Complete Renovation of Meramec Demo & Rebuild Portions Rebuild Front Entries for ADA Additional Parking Site Circulation through North Parking Level Three • Allows for future growth & adaptation of int. learning environments • But fully maximizes each site; limited opportunity for future growth on exterior • Life of building resets on entire building • Very similar to what higher educ. has done to similar aged buildings • New school within existing shell to extend the life for decades
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL MERAMEC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Level 3 - Proposed Design 3 Demo and General Conditions 1
ls $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Renovation 61,401
sf $250 $15,350,250 New Addition - Classroom Expansion 12,825
sf $500 $6,412,500 New Addition - Gymnasium Expansion 7,300
sf $700 $5,110,000 New Addition - ADA Entrance 1,500
sf $500 $750,000 Parking Lots and Drives 925
sy $75 $69,375 Greenspace 1
ls $250,000 $250,000 Roofing 1
ls $177,945 $177,945 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $68,100 $68,100 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $881,115 $881,115 HVAC 1
ls $3,010,000 $3,010,000 Subtotal $33,079,285 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 35
% $44,657,034 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Wydown Middle School Many Level One Impacts Top Priorities: Turf Field with Track Physical Education Expansion SSD Resource Suite Classroom Renovations Renov. Underutilized Flex Areas Wellness Suite Outdoor Learning Spaces Level Two
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL WYDOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL Level 2 - Proposed Design 1 New Construction -
sf $0 $0 Renovation 6,046
sf $70 $423,220 New Addition 709
sf $475 $336,775 Greenspace and Courtyard -
sf $0 $0 Track and Turf 1
sf $2,000,000 $2,000,000 Roofing -
ls $0 $0 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $52,900 $52,900 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $384,305 $384,305 HVAC 1
ls $350,000 $350,000 Subtotal $3,547,200 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 20
% $4,256,639 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Clayton High School Top Priorities: AMPED Geometry in Construction Robotics Black Box & Lecture Hall Student Services Suite SSD Resource Suite Classroom Renovations
Math, English, Social Studies Improve Accessibility Facility-Wide Performing Arts Center = Light Renovation Level Two
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL Level 2 - Proposed Design 1 New Construction -
sf $0 $0 Renovation 25,163
sf $200 $5,032,600 New Addition - Includes Catalyst Space 22,270
sf $500 $11,135,000 Parking Lots and Drives -
sf $0 $0 Greenspace -
sf $0 $0 Roofing 1
ls $3,122,881 $3,122,881 Exterior Lighting 1
ls $88,000 $88,000 Exterior Envelope 1
ls $318,212 $318,212 HVAC 1
ls $4,500,000 $4,500,000 Subtotal $24,196,693 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 20
% $29,036,032 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Level Two HS Athletics to remain at Gay Field with improvements Improvements to City Owned Softball Field Finish Adzick Field improvements
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES (GAY FIELD, ADZICK FIELD & CITY OWNED ATHLETIC FIELDS) Level 2 - Proposed Design 1 New Construction Gay Field Fieldhouse & Pressbox 14,412
sf $275 $3,963,300 New Construction Gay Field Endzone (RR, Consession, Multipurpose) 21,164
sf $375 $7,936,500 Visitor & Home Bleachers & Signage 1
ls $1,850,000 $1,850,000 Parking Lots and Drives 2,866
sy $22 $63,052 Replace Turf 1
ls $750,000 $750,000 Adzick Field RR & Consessions, Pressbox & Dugouts 1
ls $1,150,000 $1,150,000 Field Hockey 1
ls $1,900,000 $1,900,000 Softball Field Renovation 1
ls $1,750,000 $1,750,000 Subtotal $19,362,852 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 20
% $23,235,422 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Locate HS Athletics on Main HS Campus Relocate City Owned Athletic Fields to Gay Field Finish Adzick Field improvements Level Three
LEVEL 3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE LEVEL 2 TOTAL ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES (GAY FIELD, ADZICK FIELD & CITY OWNED ATHLETIC FIELDS) Level 3 - Proposed Design 1 New Construction City Owned Athletic Fields Fieldhouse & Pressbox 14,412
sf $275 $3,963,300 New Construction City Owned Athletic Fields Endzone 21,164
sf $375 $7,936,500 Visitor & Home Bleachers & Signage 1
LS $1,850,000 $1,850,000 New City Owned Athletic Fields Football Field, Track & Field Events 1
ls $3,500,000 $3,500,000 Adzick Field Pressbox & Dugouts 1
ls $700,000 $700,000 New Softball Field, Dentention & Earthwork 1
ls $2,200,000 $2,200,000 New Multipurpose Field 1
ls $2,400,000 $2,400,000 New Gay Field RR, Consessions, Dugouts, Storage 1
ls $750,000 $750,000 Subtotal $23,299,800 Total w/GC Markups & Contingency 30
% $30,289,740 Preliminary, pre-bid cost estimates includes contingency noted above and represents potential long-range projects
Clayton High School Purchase Caleres?: • Swing space for Elementary Schools during renovations for 3-10 years? • Future Wydown MS Campus? • Future HS expansion? • Future Innovation Center? • Real World Learning • Business Partnerships • Hands On Learning Labs/Studio • Keep Garage with Turf Above for Field Hockey and Physical Education? • New Performing Arts Center on east side? • Relocate activities from Gay Field? Caleres Property Option #1 Option #2
New Elementary Schools 3 new schools to replace 3 existing elementary schools: Existing Captain: 60,400sf Existing Glenridge: 59,800sf Existing Meramec: 61,400sf Each New Elementary: 80,000sf @ $450/sf x 20% contingency = $43,000,000 Rebuild all 3 schools in 2025 dollars: = $129,000,000 • Building construction costs only, does not include site design costs due to unknown site • new or existing site? • Does not include land acquisition • Does not include acquisition and renovation of swing space Preliminary, pre-bid rounded cost estimates includes 20% contingency. Provided by Paragon Architecture • Each site is less than 5 acres. Recommended site size is 8-10 acres • High cost of renovation of existing buildings • Disruption caused by construction activities while school is in session • Rebuilding 3 new schools on existing sites is very difficult without relocating students • Challenge & cost of relocating students/staff to swing space for 1-1.5 years • Challenge & cost of finding appropriate building for swing space during renovations for 3-10 years? Combine 3 elementary schools into 2 new schools on new sites? Further exploration through a feasibility study is needed on the elementary schools and property acquisition may be required
Funding Current Debt = $34,752,000 to be fully paid off by March 1, 2029 Current Debt Levy = $0.5110 per $100 assessed valuation Will support up to $90M of bonds to fund capital projects without a tax increase
Long Range Facilities Master Plan Options Total potential future long-range projects at each site: Building
Level 2
Level 3 • The Family Center $8m
• Captain Elementary $19m
• Glenridge Elementary $27m
$44m • Meramec Elementary $27m
$44m • Wydown Middle School $4m • Clayton High School $29m • Athletics & Activities $23m
$30m Total Construction +/- $137m to $178m Three new elementary schools • New Captain Elementary
$43m • New Glenridge Elementary $43m • New Meramec Elementary $43m $129m Provided by Paragon Architecture • Order of Magnitude construction costs in 2025 dollars • Preliminary, pre-bid rounded estimates with contingency • Further exploration is needed on feasibility • Building construction costs only, does not include site design costs due to unknown site • Does not include FF&E or professional services • Does not include land acquisition • Does not include acquisition and renovation of swing space • Order of Magnitude construction costs in 2025 dollars • Preliminary, pre-bid rounded estimates with 20-35% contingency • Does not include FF&E or professional services • Does not include land acquisition • Does not include acquisition and renovation of swing space
Summary ● Alignment with Strategic Plan ● Learners are different now than when our schools were built ● For Clayton to continue to be the premier school district not only locally, but nationally, we must be on the cutting edge of education, by providing state of the art facilities ● Enrollment is projected to be stable allowing Clayton to invest in innovative & specialized learning environments ● Much of the improvements identified through the assessments can be handled within the district's current annual capital improvement budget of $4m ● Some of the Level 2 and 3 type improvements shown would require community participation through bond issue election(s) ● Additional exploration is needed to complete feasibility studies on the elementary schools ● Property acquisition may be required & collaboration with the City is crucial through next phase ● The LRFMP, shaped by the involvement of each building's committee of stakeholders and extensive overall community engagement, now provides the information needed for the Board of Education and the Superintendent to evaluate next steps moving forward
The School District of Clayton Thank You!