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How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be reduced?. Rangeview High School Project Citizen May 12 th 2006. Identifying the Problem. Rangeview High School Statistics. Capacity including mobiles is 1,800 students Current attendance at RHS is 2,252 students - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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How can overcrowding at Rangeview High School be
reduced?
Rangeview High School
Project Citizen
May 12th 2006
Identifying the Problem
Rangeview High School Statistics Capacity including mobiles is 1,800 students Current attendance at RHS is 2,252 students 32 Elementary schools feed into 4 major high
schools APS increases it’s student population about 1-
2% per year Student-to-teacher ratio expected to be 1:16,
currently it is 1:32
Enrollment Trend
www.Aps.K12.co.us
High increases between 1992
and 2001
Boundaries of Aurora Public High Schools
www.aps.k12.co./
Explaining the Trend
Government Involvement
More Resources ($) Involve the Community (bond) Government runs the schools
VIA: ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Current Policies
Add MobilesBuilding More K-8 SchoolsEventual School Bond Proposal
2008
Take a Look….
The Hallways at Rangeview High School
May 9th 2006
What are the Alternative Policies
and Solutions?
Business Funded Charter Schools
Private corporations such as E-470 and home contractors have proposed to build charter schools in their area.
Advantages Disadvantages
School board doesn’t have to fund the building of the school Not as much money is required from the school district per student
Would not hold as many students Public schools would get less money Charter schools are built for profit, not for a beneficial education
School on Weekends or Online
Provide an opportunity for students to attend on Saturdays, with a different day off during the week
Advantages Disadvantages Not all students would all be in the building on Monday through Friday More flexibility towards students and teachers
Takes away from the traditional high school experience More teachers would be neededHarder to keep track of students and maintain contact with them
Improving Current High Schools
Improve schools by adding space, renovating, or increasing classroom size
Advantages Disadvantages
Schools would be more appealing to prospective students Teachers could better provide for each student
More students are still going to continue coming to these schools It is only a temporary solution
Our Public Policy
Multifaceted Solution for a Multifaceted Problem
CAMPAIGN FOR 2008 BOND
MAXIMIZE MOBILE SPACE
YEAR ROUND SCHOOL
EXTENDED DAY
2006-2012OVERCROWDING
AT RHS
Change to Year Round Schedule
Advantages Disadvantages Not all the students are in the school at one time Better Student to Teacher Ratio
Cost of Hiring More Teachers Different Vacations
Change to Extended Day (7AM-5PM)
Advantages Disadvantages
Less Students in the Building Students Receive More One On One Attention from Teachers
Earlier Start Student Work Schedules Sport Practices Teachers Have to Work Longer Teachers Teach More Classes Transportation Concerns
Maximize: Mobile Space
Advantages Disadvantages Less students in school building Does not violate building and fire codes More room for more students
Cost expenses Travel in bad weather to mobile Less parking space for teachers and students No Restrooms Poor Communication With Main Building
Campaign for 2008 Bond
Advantages Disadvantages Public Support Public Awareness Smaller
Teacher to Student Ratio Neighborhood School More Room for Student Body
Raising Taxes in Community Wait for 2012 BuildingCost of New High School $50-$70 Million
Proposed Building for 2008
Proposed spot for future
growth and new APS schools
www.aps.k12.co./
Constitutionality of Policy The Preamble of U.S. Constitution
Establishing public educational facilities promotes the general welfare of the citizens of the United States of
America.
Amendment x: Reserved PowersIt is the state of Colorado’s responsibility to
provide the best education to any child.
Amendments I and XIVOur new policy will not establish a religion, prohibit free exercise,
abridge the freedom of speech or press, orthe right of the people to assemble and petition. The state will not be
abridging the inalienable rights of citizens without due process.
Colorado State Constitution
Article 9, Section 1. Supervision of schools board of education
Article 9, Section 4. County treasurer to collect and disburse
Article 9, Section 5. What school funds consists
Article 9, Section 9. State board of land commissioners
Article 9, Section 10. Selection and control of public lands
ACTION PLAN
Spheres to Address and Involve
GovernmentAPS School BoardRHS Administration
Private Sphere Voters Real Estate Community
Controversial Groups/Issues
Northern Aurora residents will be against raising the taxes
New housing developers Persuade Real estate agents
Our Sources Assistant Superintendent Anthony Sturges APS Planner Joshua Hensley Mr. Robert Bishop (Principal of Rangeview) Aurora City Fire Marshall Keith Hammons Businesses around Rangeview Parents of Students Students of Rangeview Teachers in Rangeview
Conclusions & Reflections Something Must Be Done 2006-2012 time frame Research, evidence and passion runs
success of policy Advantage and Disadvantages of Working
as a group Q & A
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