Comprehensive Educational Facilities Planning McDowell

2020-2030 CEFP

Comprehensive Educational Facilities Planning

McDowell County Schools

Facilitated by The Thrasher Group, Inc.

2020-2030 COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY PLAN

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

2020 COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES PLAN MEMBERS

Akers Tim Welch Bus Driver Barker Ingrida Central Office Associate Superintendent Beavers Margaret War Board Member Chapman Will Central Office Facilities Director Chatman Jay Kimball Community Cook Stephanie Kimball Teacher Dove Gary Northfork Community Falin Carolyn Central Office Superintendent Grygiel Adam Central Office Transportation Director Hardy Katherine Welch Teacher Ketz Leona Central Office Treasurer Lacy Gwen Fall River Teacher Leon Gravely Kimball Principal-MVHS 6-8 McGuire Frazier RVHS Principal-RVHS Miano Bonita Central Office Food Service Muncy Sheila Bradshaw Community in Schools Norris Joe Central Office Technology Coordinator Peyton Amanda Central Office Administrative Assistant Reed Donald Welch Parent Spencer Bill Welch Municipal Government/Civic Organization Thomas Wanda Central Office Service Personnel Thompson Cindy Anawalt Tax Deputy Tyson Derek Welch Welch News White Tonya Central Office Personnel Director Williams David Coalwood Board Member

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Phase I 100.010 Goals and Objectives 1-4 100.011 Community Analysis 5-12 100.012 Population and Enrollment Study 13-15 100.013 Educational Plan A. Educational System Plan 16-17 B. Curriculum Delivery Plan 18-21 C. Instructional Delivery Plan 22 D. Operations Plan 23 E. Support Plan 24-25 F. Personnel Plan 26-28 Phase II 100.016.1 Translating Educational Needs Into Facility Needs (Overview) 29-34 100.016.2 Translating Educational Needs Into Facility Needs (Building Review) 35-44 100.016.3 Translating Educational Needs Into Facility Needs 45-57 100.015 Major Improvement Plan 58 100.017 Inter County Feasibility Study 59-60 Phase III 100.018 Financing Plan 61-65 100.019 Synopsis of Public Hearings 66 100.020 Objective Evaluation of Implementation 67-68

McDowell County 100.010 Goals and Objectives

A. Goals for Curriculum Delivery Models:McDowell County Schools will utilize the curriculum delivery model set forth in theEducation Plan chapter of this CEFP and be consistent with state laws, rules, regulationsand policies through 2030.

Objective 1.1:McDowell County Schools will deliver the early childhood educational programs tostudents in grades PreK – 5 as required by West Virginia State Board policies through2030.

Objective 1.2: McDowell County Schools will deliver the middle childhood educational programs to students in grades 6 – 8 as required by West Virginia State Board policies through 2030.

Objective 1.3: McDowell County Schools will deliver the adolescent education programs to students in grades 9 – 12 as required by West Virginia State Board policies through 2030.

B. Goals for Grade Configurations:McDowell County Schools will be organized to implement education plans for highschools consisting of grades 9 – 12 and 6-12; middle schools consisting of grades 6 – 8and PreK-8 ; and elementary schools consisting of grades PreK – 5 through the year2030.

Objective 2.1:McDowell County Schools will be operationally organized to support the gradeconfigurations of elementary, middle, and high school. Those facilities that house othergrade configurations physically, such as 6 – 12 and PreK – 8 will operationally supportthe grade configuration goal through administration and implementation of thecurriculum.

Objective 2.2:McDowell County Schools will support the traditional configuration of one grade levelper classroom in grades PreK – 5 consistent with state standards for teacher/pupilrations and strive to eliminate split grade classrooms.

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C. Goals for Maximum / Minimum School Sizes, Optimal Student Populations: McDowell County Schools will strive to have schools adequate in size and scope to educate the PreK through adult population. Objective 3.1 McDowell County Schools will work toward housing PreK – 5 students in the Browns Creek and North Elkin districts in new or renovated facilities that meet the economies of scale and will provide for appropriate curriculum and educational services by 2030.

Objective 3.2 McDowell County Schools will continue to maintain and renovate existing schools to adequately serve all student populations.

D. Goals for the Number of Facilities that can be Effectively Maintained given Resources Available: McDowell County Schools will provide facilities that will adequately support high quality education programs and support services through 2030.

Objective 4.1 McDowell County Schools will direct available financial resources toward having instructional and auxiliary facilities that are necessary to maintain the education programs and accommodate the needs of students and staff within the standards of the West Virginia State Board of Education and the West Virginia School Building Authority. Objective 4.2 McDowell County Schools will direct available financial resources toward construction, renovating, and maintaining school facilities in compliance with all state regulatory agency standards. Objective 4.3 McDowell County Schools will direct available financial resources toward a preventive/routine maintenance program for all schools. Objective 4.4 McDowell County Schools will be clean and meet health and safety standards. Objective 4.5 McDowell County Schools will direct available financial resources toward the installation of air conditioning in school gymnasiums.

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E. Goals for Community Expectations:

McDowell County Schools will receive and consider input from the community as a part of the process to develop a Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP) for 2020 through 2030. Objective 5.1: McDowell County Schools will utilize a Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan (CEFP) committee representing a cross section of the community to support the planning process for the 2020-2030 CEFP. Objective 5.2: McDowell County Schools will utilize subcommittees from the CEFP committee to provide input into the 2020-2030 CEFP evaluation, goals and objectives, education plan and other issues related to the CEFP during the planning process. Objective 5.3: McDowell County Schools will obtain citizen input by conducting a formal public hearing prior to presentation of the CEFP to the McDowell County Board of Education. Objective 5.4: McDowell County Schools will inform the community of activities related to school facilities through the local newspapers, radio stations, and social media that serve the county.

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Executive Summary

Background Information

The primary purpose of the Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan for 2020 to 2030 is to establish a planned, organized, systematic approach to providing educational facilities which will support McDowell County Schools in the delivery of the best possible education to its students within the parameters of available resources. The comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan will encompass student health and safety, economies of scale, demographics, curricular improvements, education innovations, adequacy of space for projected enrollments, and result in the accomplishment of the county’s education goals.

CEFP Process Goals

West Virginia Department of Education State Board Policy 6200, Section 100.010 states, “Goals and objectives of the CEFP must be developed and adopted by the county board of education, then presented with an executive summary of the specifics of the plan which will be a component of the document submitted to the WVDE and the SBA for approval. These goals and objectives must consider all aspects of the educational and facility needs of the county. Long-term goals and objectives must be anticipated and strategic planning established to perform comprehensive systemic planning. Minimally, curriculum delivery models, grade configurations, maximum and minimum school sizes, community expectations, optimal student populations, and the number of facilities that can be effectively maintained given limited resources available to the county should be addressed.”

Initial Consensus Opinions of All Attendance Areas

In order to have information needed to formulate goals and objectives related to educational and facility needs, McDowell County undertook an in-depth planning process. The process involved a committee consisting of a cross section of the community, professional educators, planners, and architects and resulted in the compilation of a database from which the goals and objectives and plan of action could be extrapolated.

Overall Goals and Objectives

Based on information collected, compiled, and revealed in the community analysis, enrollment study, education plan, evaluation and inventory of existing facilities, inter-county feasibility study of this CEFP, goals and objectives were developed for the CEFP; which, if accomplished, should well serve the McDowell County Board of Education as it strives to operate a thorough and efficient public education system through the year 2030.

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McDowell County Schools 100.011 Community Analysis Executive Summary Once a bustling community with strong economy, McDowell County has seen steady decline in population, employment opportunities, and access to a variety of amenities throughout the years due to the decline in coal industry. The review of the latest data on population changes, net migration, employment opportunities, infrastructure, and socioeconomic changes has shown the same steady decline that was reflected in the last CEFP. Therefore, the team reached the conclusion that student population changes in McDowell County Schools will continue to reflect a downward trend, and the school system will have to make adjustments to continue providing quality education to students enrolled in the county schools. History and Overview

McDowell County was created in 1858 from Tazewell County, VA and named in honor of James McDowell, Governor of Virginia, 1843-1846. McDowell County encompasses an area of 538.40 square miles and is bounded by Mingo county to the west, Wyoming County to the north, Mercer County to the east, and Buchanan and Tazewell Counties in VA to the south.

McDowell County is located in the Appalachian plateau. The landforms where the county is located are produced by the erosional forces and have become a series of ridges or hills alternating with long narrow stream valleys. The part of the elevated plateau that is McDowell County has been deeply dissected by a network of streams in dendritic pattern, with narrow “V” shaped valleys separated by frequent hogback ridges. The terrain is typified by extremes of elevation and relief. The lowest elevation is approximately 600 feet and the highest is nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. Between these extremes is a rough terrain and a range of approximately 2,400 feet. The topography of the county is a rugged, mountainous terrain, the major part of which has a slope of over 16 percent which is considered unsuitable for most types of development. The county terrain consists of narrow valleys, steep slopes, and heavily rolling hills, characteristic of the Appalachian Mountains. This patterns makes accessibility to much of McDowell County’s land difficult and limits the amount of level, arable, and buildable land available for residential, industrial, agricultural, and economic use. As typical for an Appalachian region, the majority of land suitable for residential and industrial use is located in the valleys, near major streams. The total area of the county with commercial, industrial, or urban development ranges from 5-7% and totals nearly 10,000 acres.

McDowell County contains four magisterial districts: North Elkin, Big Creek, Browns Creek, and Sandy River. While rural in nature, McDowell County has 10 incorporated municipalities: Anawalt (1949), Bradshaw (1979), Davy (1948), Iaeger (1970), Keystone (1909), Kimball (1911), Northfork (1901), War (1920), and Welch, the county seat (1884). Utility services are provided by Welch Gas Cooperative, Iaeger Gas, and Hope Gas; Municipal Water Works and McDowell County Public Service District, AEP, Frontier, Verizon, and AT&T.

The district’s rugged terrain and remote location make it challenging to access the county, which leads to stagnant economic development, low home value rates, and continuous loss of

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population. These issues subsequently affect the school system thus leading to student population loss, decrease in property tax and excess levy values that affect schools financially.

Population characteristics and density patterns The table below indicates the county’s growth rates from 2011 to 2017 showing population decreases in all areas of McDowell county. When evaluating the future projections for population rates, Table 2 indicates further population decline, with projected population declines subsequently affecting student population changes. Table 1. County Population and Growth Rates by Year, 2011 through 2017

Year Population Change 2011 21,726 -1.69% 2012 21,314 -1.93% 2013 20,907 -1.91% 2014 20,329 -2.76% 2015 19,704 -3.07% 2016 19,139 -2.87% 2017 18,456 -6.33%

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Estimates Branch.

Table 2. County Population Projections, 2000 through 2035

Year Population Change 2000 27,329 2010 22,113 -5,216 2015 19,698 -2,415 2020 17,751 -1,947 2025 16,459 -1,292 2030 15,559 -900


A. Population changes due to migration patterns and to fluctuations in the birth rate.

The population of McDowell County has decreased over the past five decades due to lack of new employment opportunities and stagnant economic development. Number of births within the current decade has steadily been significantly lower than number of deaths. These rates combined with net migration rates indicate further projected decreases in population in McDowell County.

Table 3. State Migration of Residents Including Births and Deaths

Year Population Change

Number of

Births

Number of

Deaths

International Migration

Domestic Migration

Net Migration

2011 -335 285 358 0 -262 -262

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2012 -355 264 351 4 -275 -271 2013 -457 242 333 4 -309 -305 2014 -442 272 341 8 -388 -380 2015 -451 266 338 4 -382 -378 2016 -557 209 342 11 -430 -419 2017 -683 191 335 19 -562 -543

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

B. Changes in land usage (residential, commercial and industrial)

With the exception of coal mining, timbering, and natural gas; industrial development in McDowell County is minimal. Over 71% of the 344,576 acres of McDowell County’s total are owned by the outside state interests, with Norfolk and Western being the largest landowner. Other entities owning land in McDowell County are Georgia Pacific, Youngstown Mining, Berwind Land Company, and Consolidation Coal Company. Most of the residential housing has been built mid-20th century, with very few new construction sites in place. Currently, a Renaissance Village projected to house professionals coming in to work in McDowell County is in the process of construction.

In terms of total appraised values in McDowell, the data shows decreases in those as well, with 847,608,280 in tax year 2017 to 822,363,680 in tax year 2019. The number of total dwellings in McDowell is at 7673 with total homesteads at 4,941.

Additionally, several new Hatfield and McCoy trails have been opened to accommodate the increasing numbers of ATVs in the area.

C. Major highways and street networks and their probable future development

Within the last decade, there has not been any significant change in the development of the county roads. There are a few projects outside of the county that could help connect McDowell County to major highways in the future.

The Norfolk Southern Railway has various routes across McDowell County and serves a large portion of the district. The Welch Municipal Airport, located three miles east of Welch at an elevation of 2,118 feet, contains a 2,695 foot by 30 foot asphalt runway. Major highways include US 52 and State Routes 16, 80, and 102. US 52 is the main highway in McDowell County, and Welch is the focal point of the route, providing north-south access via State Route 16. To the east of Welch, Route 52 connects the area with Bluefield in adjacent Mercer County, a distance of approximately 35 miles. US 52 also serves as the connector to most of the major communities in the county such a Maybeury, Switchback, Elkhorn, Northfork, Keystone, Kimball, Welch, and Iaeger.

State Route 80 extends from Iaeger south to Bradshaw and there intersects with WV Route 83 which extends from War, WV, on to Buchanan county, VA. WV Route 16 divides McDowell County into two distinct parts and connects communities such as Bishop, War, Caretta, and Coalwood to Welch and on to Pineville in Wyoming County. State Route 102 runs from Welch to Gary, Thorpe, Anawalt, and on to Bluefield.

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All these highways are two-lane roads and are not developed for high speed, which in many cases acts as a barrier to economic development and migration increases into the county.

Several four-lane highway projects with design speed of 65 mph are in the planning stages. Once construction is completed, these highways should be able to provide improved transportation and favorably impact economic development in McDowell County. Coalfield Expressway and The King Coal Highway have some sections completed outside of McDowell County.

Below are the links to the highway and street maps in McDowell County:

HIGHWAY AND STREET MAP 1



Source: West Virginia Department of Transportation.

D. Changes in socio-economic patterns resulting in population shifts within the community

Housing in McDowell County is below average, with many homes in the community built mid-20th century. Very few new housing developments have been started, with the latest one, Renaissance Village, currently in construction, projected to house professionals coming to work in McDowell County. A considerable number of homes are wood frame construction. Many families live in manufactured homes or modulars, as this type of housing is substantially less expensive in initial cost compared to conventional construction. The housing patterns in McDowell County are stable, with no significant changes to be foreseen.

Safe Housing & Economic Development, Inc. (SHED) in Kimball offers a program with a wide variety of services to individuals or families in McDowell, Wyoming, and Mercer Counties. Services are offered to very low to moderate income client through loans and grants in the areas of permanent housing, rent, repair, and rent to own.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development provides Section 8 public housing to families who qualify. There are 8 units at 3 different locations administered by the US Department of housing and Urban Development: Elkhorn Towers in Welch (subsidized housing for the disabled and elderly who meet the guidelines), Elizabeth Brewery in Eckman (income housing for the elderly and handicapped), and SAFE (Stop Abusive Family Environment) at Hemphill and Welch (transitional housing for abused or homeless women and children).

Table 4 below depicts socio-economic patterns in the community. Median income has remained relatively unchanged throughout the last decade while the number of free and reduced lunch qualifiers has increased. The county schools operate under Community Eligibility Lunch Provision, with all students receiving meals for free, which could explain the 2014 free and reduced lunch numbers due to lack documentation.

Table 4. Socio-economic patterns within the community 2009-2017

Year Median Income (Dollars) Free & Reduced Lunch (# of students)

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2017 24,139 1,899 2016 22,625 2,095 2015 24,866 1,960 2014 25,734 0 2013 23,500 2,845 2012 24,061 2,829 2011 24,006 2,794 2010 22,966 2,974 2009 21,656 2,961

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and National Center for Education Statistics

E. Condition and value based upon current property assessments

Based on the median value data for the state, McDowell County trails the rest of the counties in its home value rates. The home value rates have remained relatively steady, hovering around 34,000 on average. With more than half dwellings in the county being homesteads, the property tax values remain low or on a decline. The aforementioned age of most of the homes in McDowell County contributes to the low home values due to deterioration of buildings.

Table 5. Median Home Value 2010-2017

Year Home Value 2010 32,800 2011 33,300 2012 33,900 2013 35,000 2014 38,100 2015 35,500 2016 33,600 2017 34,800

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

F. Availability of community services - libraries, recreational areas, health services, public assembly space and emergency response services including the support of Homeland Security.

Even though there are no colleges or universities within the boundaries of McDowell County, there are several higher education institutions in the neighboring counties. Bluefield State College and Concord University are located in Mercer County. New River Community Technical College and WVU Beckley Campus are located in Raleigh County. Southwest Virginia Community College is in Richlands, VA, and Southern West Virginia Community College is nearby in Wyoming County. Southern WV Community College also offers machinist classes with opportunities to obtain associates degree on the MCCTC campus.

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McDowell County Public Library in Welch and War Public Library in War provide services for McDowell County residents. In addition, library branches are located in Northfork, Iaeger, and Bradshaw.

Welch Community Hospital is the only hospital in McDowell County. The following organizations provide healthcare services to McDowell County residents: ARH Home Health Care, Community Hospice of America, Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center, McDowell County Continuous Care, Tug River Clinic (including two school-based sites at River View and Mount View), and other local clinics in the area.

SAFE (Stop Abusive Family Environments, Inc.) in Welch offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, child care, transportation, learning center, court advocacy, and safety planning. Stop the Hurt, Inc. in Welch offers advocacy for women and children who are victims of abuse, and McDowell County Day Report Center provides substance abuse counseling, living skills curriculum, and drug education/awareness courses.

Commission on Aging in Welch prepares and delivers meals, offers transport services for seniors, and assists with shopping, paying bills, and picking up medicine. Council on Aging provides in-home care to elderly and disabled.

A Wee Care Day Care in Welch provides services for children between ages of 3 months and 12 years. Paul Miller Shelter in Northfork serves as an emergency shelter for children ages 12-15.Mountain heart Child Care provides comprehensive family services and child care. WV Birth to Three program helps with children experiencing delay in physical and mental development up to 36 months of age.

Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is located in Welch and offers economic services, emergency assistance, food stamp, medical, and transportation services; adult family care, homeless assistance, adult protective services, and independent living supports.

McDowell County EDA promotes industrial, commercial, and recreational development supports for the area, and McDowell County Redevelopment Authority enforces Building Code, provides building permits, and ensures building code restrictions and compliance in the districts.

Rehabilitation Division works with schools to provide services to help students transition from school to work and adult life. WVU Extension also works extensively with McDowell County Schools to support health programs, 4H Youth Development, and WV Family Nutrition Program.

McDowell County has a variety of faith-based organizations, with various denomination churches and mission ministries located throughout the county.

In terms of recreation, McDowell County has several recreation areas. Linkous Park in Welch, offers a pool, tennis courts, picnic area, and playgrounds. Panther State Park provides hiking and nature trails, camping areas, picnic shelters, and hunting/fishing. Black Wolf Links Golf Course provides a nine-hole golf course for public use. Berwind Lake Wildlife Management areas contains 18,000 acres and offers hunting. Anawalt Widlife Management area has a nine-acre lake available for fishing.

McDowell County Schools district works closely with the Office of Emergency Services, local, county, and state law enforcement agencies, etc. and has a developed emergency plan for each

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school that promotes a coordinated approach to emergency preparedness and response procedures.

Hatfield-McCoy Trail development has brought added miles to the trail system designed to attract all terrain vehicle enthusiasts from neighboring states. The trail system utilizes coal and timber hauling roads across the areas, with several trailhead established in McDowell County. The trail system has a potential of heavy investment into the regional economy which can assist with economic development and employment rates.

G. Employment opportunities

The table below shows employment and unemployment data, with the unemployment rates declining for the last few years. However, when considering civilian labor force declines throughout the years, it is easy to notice that the unemployment rates reflect the decrease in the population and employable adults rather than the decrease in the unemployment rates themselves.

McDowell County Schools and Welch Community Hospital remain the top employers in the area. State and Federal Prisons contribute to the employment rates. However, the majority of employees at FCI McDowell travel to work from the neighboring counties. Some mining companies still operate in the district. However, few stay open for a sustained period of time. Since Walmart closed its store in Kimball, local grocery stores in War, Welch, and Bradshaw remain the area.

Table 6. Civilian Labor Force, Employment & Unemployment 2010-2017

Year Civilian Labor Force

Employment Unemployment Unemployment Rate

2010 6,362 5,521 841 13.2 2011 6,671 5,875 796 11.9 2012 6,599 5,802 797 12.1 2013 6,192 5,406 786 12.7 2014 5,777 5,020 757 13.1 2015 5,341 4,660 681 12.8 2016 5,085 4,467 618 12.2 2017 4,670 4,253 417 8.9

Source: WorkForce West Virginia

H. Parental expectations of the school

Parent and community feedback has been gathered during LSIC Community Input meetings by each school. During those meetings, discussions focused on achievement, attendance, post-secondary achievement, and behavior. Parents understand that chronic absenteeism has become a huge concern and requested for more education to be provided to parents and community on detrimental effects of chronic absenteeism. More outreach and information sharing was requested on high school graduation requirements and role of career and technical education in

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earning certifications while in high school. McDowell County Schools has a strong parent volunteer program, with parent volunteers active in various schools across the county.

I. Citizen attitudes and aspirations in general

The residents of McDowell County are very supportive of their schools. The school system has operated with a continuing excess levy for many years. Community input is always sought for the school strategic county plans, and Family Advisory Council meets monthly for various educational activities. All schools have active LSICs that support their focus on attendance, academics, and behavior, and the whole school district has strong partnerships with community agencies to provide comprehensive supports to students, whether it’s health services or basic needs.

J. Study of school attendance zones as they relate to the dispersion of the county school population

With the school district losing around 75 students a year, school student population and staffing decrease every year as well. Below is the list of schools and their feeder zones. There are two high schools in the district, with six elementary and three middle school levels feeding into the high school level. Both high schools also feed into Career and Technical Center that offers CTE concentrations and certifications in various fields.

Table 7. County Feeder School Pattern

Elementary School Middle School High School Kimball Elementary Mount View High School Mount View High School Welch Elementary Mount View High School Mount View High School Fall River Elementary Mount View High School Mount View High School Southside K8 Southside K8 River View High School Iaeger Elementary Sandy River Middle

School River View High School

Bradshaw Elementary Sandy River Middle School

River View High School

Source: District

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McDowell County Schoolg 100.012 Population and Enrollment Study 100.0121 The following statistics are essential components of the enrollment projections: A. Population trends.

1. County The table below indicates the county’s growth rates from 2011 to 2017 showing population decreases in all areas of McDowell County. When evaluating the future projections for population rates, the table below indicates further population decline, with projected population declines subsequently affecting student population changes

Table 1. County Population and Growth Rates by Year, 2010 through 2017.

Year Population Change 2011 21,726 -1.69% 2012 21,314 -1.93% 2013 20,907 -1.91% 2014 20,329 -2.76% 2015 19,704 -3.07% 2016 19,139 -2.87% 2017 18,456 -6.33%


2. Each school community The population decline in McDowell County throughout the years is mirrored by the student population decline in the schools. It should be noted that schools close to VA border manage to maintain their enrollment while schools in the Mount View catchment area continue seeing declines. Walmart closure in Kimball within this time span has affected employment opportunities for many parents of the students going to Mount View and its feeder schools and resulted in many of them seeking employment in neighboring counties and subsequently moving out of McDowell.

Table 2. School Community Enrollment by Year, 2010 through 2017.

School 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Bradshaw 242 231 219 246 253 254 264 268 Fall River 190 169 150 157 156 163 171 161 Iaeger 327 307 343 337 302 287 268 273 Kimball 296 289 264 274 265 259 246 229 Mount View 782 795 799 805 812 805 750 733 River View - 586 549 533 509 492 498 494 Sandy River 270 272 257 250 264 273 262 237 Southside K8 531 485 495 492 455 451 420 433

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Welch 332 312 334 330 314 329 324 292 Source: West Virginia Department of Education, ZoomWV

B. Birth rates and the number of births. The population of McDowell County has decreased over the past five decades due to lack of new employment opportunities and stagnant economic development. Number of births within the current decade has steadily been significantly lower than number of deaths. These rates combined with net migration rates indicate further projected decreases in population in McDowell County.

Table 3. County vs State Rate of Births by Year, 2010 through 2017.


C. Public school enrollment figures and trends for the past ten years. From 2010-2017, the number of students enrolled in McDowell County Schools has decreased from 3561 to 3129, which is a loss of 442 students or approximately 12%. In reviewing the “Historical School Composition” files from Zoom WV, the same decrease in overall student population is evident, with the racial/ethnic composition of student population not showing changes. Low SES (which is the majority of student population in McDowell) population numbers are going down while special education population numbers are increasing. Enrollment by school is depicted in the table below.

Table 4. County’s Enrollment Rates by School, by year 2010 through 2017.

School 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Bradshaw 242 231 219 246 253 254 264 268 Fall River 190 169 150 157 156 163 171 161 Iaeger 327 307 343 337 302 287 268 273 Kimball 296 289 264 274 265 259 246 229 Mount View 782 795 799 805 812 805 750 733 River View - 586 549 533 509 492 498 494 Sandy River 270 272 257 250 264 273 262 237 Southside K8 531 485 495 492 455 451 420 433 Welch 332 312 334 330 314 329 324 292

Source: West Virginia Department of Education, ZoomWV.

D. Historic non-public school enrollment figures, as available. Data not available

Year Population Change Number of Births Number of Deaths 2010 2011 -335 285 358 2012 -355 264 351 2013 -457 242 333 2014 -442 272 341 2015 -451 266 338 2016 -557 209 342 2017 -683 191 335

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E. Trends of dropout and attrition rates for the past ten years. The review of dropout data from 2011 to 2017 indicates continuous decrease in dropout rates. The 1.5 rate in 2017 constitutes 67% decrease in dropout rates, if compared to 4.5 in 2011. The county schools have focused on tracking student completion of credits and providing timely credit recovery through onTargetWV (online) or by scheduling students in face to face credit recovery classes. The decrease in dropout rates can also be contributed to the implementation of Options Pathway program for those students who are a year or two behind their cohort. TASC prep curriculum combined with a CTE completer coursework has helped many students cross the graduation stage. [

Table 5. County’s Dropout Rates by School, by year 2010 through 2017.

School 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 McDowell County 4.5 2.9 1.9 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.5

Source: West Virginia Department of Education, ZoomWV.

F. Ten-year enrollment projections per school calculated by an approved method which considers the above components.

School 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Bradshaw 286 289 289 289 292 294 292 290 291 293 Fall River 148 151 150 147 144 143 143 144 145 145 Iaeger 259 264 263 262 259 257 256 257 258 258 Kimball 194 185 187 184 183 183 184 184 185 185 Mount View 653 639 622 600 583 571 559 543 536 536 River View 469 487 498 507 504 491 467 456 452 446 Sandy River 238 233 234 229 226 225 223 217 215 219 Southside K8 344 338 329 321 313 303 296 292 290 289 Welch 284 274 282 282 282 284 283 280 279 278

Note: Pursuant to the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) Policy 6200, the population and enrollment study was completed using a cohort survival model. The cohort survival model is an empirically-vetted and statistically robust methodology that has been used by researchers and practitioners for decades in projecting enrollment counts. The method creates 10-year enrollment projections that can be used to inform the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan for each school facility. For scenarios where census-based birth data is not available (e.g., West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind, Vocational Centers), an autoregressive model was specified. Specifically, vocational center projections include information from feeder schools to further inform the predictions. All the aforementioned projections should be interpreted with more caution as time progresses within the prediction (e.g., the value for the 10th year enrollment projection for a school is less certain than the 1st year enrollment projection). Uncertainty bands (i.e., standard errors) are included for each year of the projection to illustrate potential variability that theoretically could be observed. In general, the uncertainty bands tend to widen as the projection extends further into the future. The 10-year projections are expected to be updated annually and using more recent data points will mitigate uncertainty in estimates as they gradually become near-term projections.

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McDowell County Schools 100.013 Educational Plan – Educational System Plan 100.0131 The Educational Plan proposed for this ten-year planning period provides a standard against which existing facilities can be measured (e.g., how well do the facilities support the goals defined in the plan). This includes an analysis of the current educational program and projections of the planned educational program. A. Educational System Plan An in-depth analysis of the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Educational Facility Plan (CEFP) revealed the existing plan no longer met district goals and objectives, current needs based on projected enrollment trend data, environmental and physical changes, and fiscal concerns. The revised plan will allow our schools to continuously meet the changing needs of both the teacher and learner. Newer environmentally friendly facilities, increased bandwidth for the more technology-focused classrooms, adequate space for collaboration and teaming, STEM areas, learning spaces that enhance creativity and innovation, and environments where learning can be more flexible and personalized will allow McDowell County Schools (MCS) to unleash the potential of every student every day. Organizationally, MCS will be structured to best meet the educational needs of all students within resources available. Currently the district is organized as follows:

School Grade Span Bradshaw Elementary School PreK -5 Fall River Elementary School PreK-5 Iaeger Elementary School PreK-5 Kimball Elementary School PreK-5 Southside K-8 School PreK-5 Welch Elementary School PreK-5 Sandy River Middle School 6-8 Mount View High School 6-12 River View High School 9-12 Career Technical Center 11-Adult

Operationally, grade span configuration will follow a PreK-5, 6-8, and 9-12 pattern. Southside K-8 School has a 5-8 located on a separate floor of the two-story building and Mount View High School has a 6-8 located in a separate wing of the school site as well. MCS will utilize a range of various class patterns. Typically, the one-teacher-per-classroom pattern will be followed. In addition, alternative patterns will be used including but not limited to departmentalization, blended and virtual learning opportunities, interdisciplinary teaming, large and

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small group instruction, as well as one-on-one teaching where appropriate. A variety of class patterns will be necessary to meet the needs of all students while implementing the curriculum. Generally, in grades PreK through 5, students will be served in a self-contained delivery model with some departmentalization where resources permit. In grades 6-12, students will be served using a departmentalization model. Both models are contingent upon finances and staff resources available. While MCS will utilize typical grade patterns, programs will be flexible in grouping students by providing upgraded or other alternative patterns as appropriate to meet the needs of students. The CEFP team plans to continue exploring other grouping models such as non-graded K-5. In accordance with recommendations of the West Virginia School Building Authority (WVSBA), the goals for enrollment are consistent with economies of scale. Minimum Grade Level Enrollment Elementary (PreK-5) 330 Elementary (PreK-8) 480 Middle (6-8) 375 High School (6-12) 975 High School (9-12) 600 Given the above goals, MCS will strive to meet the minimum enrollments as shown above; however, enrollment trend data, travel distances, geographic barriers, and other limitations, it is not likely that all of the schools will meet the identified minimum enrollments as defined in Section 207 Economies of Scale. The number of instructional areas within each facility will be a quantity to support state standards for pupil/teacher ratios plus special education, related, and support services. The method of scheduling and required instructional minutes for grade spans utilized in the various buildings will be follow West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Policy 2510. Seven instructional class periods will be offered at middle and high schools. All schools will utilize a traditional method of scheduling. After School Programs, as well as summer programs will be provided to meet the needs of all students. Career and Technical Education will be provided at a MCS Career Technology Center (CTC) for grades 11-Adult as well as on-campus at River View High School. Courses and offerings will be based on economy needs and student interest.

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McDowell County Schools 100.013 Educational Plan – Curriculum Delivery Plan 100.0131 The Educational Plan proposed for this ten-year planning period provides a standard against which existing facilities can be measured (e.g., how well do the facilities support the goals defined in the plan). This includes an analysis of the current educational program and projections of the planned educational program. B. Curriculum Delivery Plan McDowell County Schools (MCS) will utilize College and Career Readiness standards to ensure that students exit high school prepared for success in a wide range of high-quality post-secondary options. Specifically, college and career readiness refers to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful in post-secondary opportunities that lead to employment. College and career readiness builds on foundations established through a comprehensive approach to high-quality early learning programming that extends through the middle and secondary learning years. College and career ready students in our district will exit high school with a complete understanding of the career opportunities available to them, the education necessary to be successful in their chosen pathway, and a plan to attain their goals.

In an effort to develop college and career readiness, the Superintendent with the assistance from all stakeholders including district and school administrators, school staff, students, families, and community partners have outlined the mission statement and core beliefs as follows in the MCS Strategic Plan:

Mission Statement:

“McDowell County Schools is where we unleash the potential of every student every day.”

Core Beliefs:

McDowell County Schools believe:

1. in establishing high expectations and creating an engaging and orderly atmosphere to foster learning for all; 2. principals must foster and develop distributed leadership among staff, students, and stakeholders; 3. staff must deliver a standards-focused curriculum supporting personalized learning; 4. staff makes student-centered decisions providing support services to address student physical, social/emotional and academic growth, and forms positive connections to families and the community; 5. staff members must participate in processes of self-reflection, collaboration and evaluation that lead to professional growth and development; 6. efficient and effective management procedures add value to student learning; and 7. in the commitment to the continuous school improvement process.

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MCS will utilize West Virginia’s Standards for Highly Effective Schools. Clear and Focused Mission: The school’s purpose and approach to support learning for all

1. A culture of ownership for student success 2. Shared beliefs and values 3. Commitment to a shared vision

Instructional Leadership: Ensuring the effectiveness of instruction leads to student achievement 1. Principal ensures implementation of high yield instructional strategies 2. Staff lead and assume responsibility for overall academic success 3. Students are engaged in age-appropriate leadership opportunities

High Expectations for Success: Purposefully providing a climate in which all students can learn and succeed.

1. Staff believe in and demonstrate their ability to successfully teach all students 2. Staff believe all students can and will obtain mastery 3. Responses and adjustments occur to assure mastery when some students do not learn, or have

already mastered the concept Positive and Safe Environment: Orderly, purposeful, and accommodating of all students’ needs

1. Collaboration and cooperation are pervasive among staff and students 2. Appropriate behavior is expected and supported 3. Student diversity is embraced and respected

Equitable Opportunities to Learn and Effective Instruction : Sufficient time for meaningful learning is provided to all students

1. Instructional time is utilized efficiently and effectively 2. Instructional activities are rigorous and aligned to student interest and State Standards 3. Feedback is timely, ongoing, and supports individual student growth

Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress: A variety of data are used as the basis for adjusting the instructional approach

1. Formative assessments are utilized to measure student performance 2. Student performance is used to guide instructional decisions 3. Teacher monitors student progress toward established instructional goals

Family and Community Partnerships: Purposeful relationships exist between families, community, and the school

1. The school community fosters shared responsibility for student success 2. Community understands and supports the school’s mission 3. Partnerships exist between school and community to support academic, social-emotional, and

physical needs

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The education program offered in MCS is defined in broad terms as all of the education activities that take place during the instructional day and the school year. The education program provides education opportunities for students to achieve high levels of learning in programs of study through approved content standards that prepare students to be lifelong learners and successful citizens in a competitive global society. The education program is based upon information provided through research relevant to best practices and promising next practices in teaching and learning. The education program is structured and based on three programmatic levels: Early Learning Programs, Middle School Programs, and High School Programs. Early Learning Programs (Grades Pre-K-5) -- Early Learning Programs address the holistic needs of all students in grades Pre-K-5. A comprehensive approach to early learning is inclusive of a balanced focus on knowledge and skill-building as well as the development of positive dispositions to learning. This approach also provides the potential to improve child outcomes and close achievement gaps. Based on knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for learners, the following Early Learning Programmatic levels are established: Early Learning Readiness (Pre-K-Kindergarten); Early Learning Primary (Grades 1-2); and Early Learning Intermediate (Grades 3-5). Early Learning Programs promote a comprehensive approach to strengthening individual students’ literacy proficiency throughout school, specifically regarding the integration of language and communication, mechanics of reading, and content knowledge in developmentally appropriate contexts. To close the literacy achievement gap for all students by third grade, Early Learning Readiness and Primary Programs support students’ development of approaches to learning that provide eagerness for, and interest in, the processes of learning that lead to literacy proficiency. Opportunities to demonstrate literacy growth over time as part of a holistic approach to learning include, but are not limited to, measuring students’ proficiency with reading development during the third grade year and beyond. Middle School Programming (Grades 6-8) -- Grades 6-8 build on the results of early childhood education and transition students into the high school program. Successful middle school programs are characterized by a culture that is inviting, inclusive, and supportive of all. Significant academic learning experiences, characterized by rigorous content, vigorous instruction, and high expectations for all learners within a developmentally appropriate, safe, and supportive school, are the norm. The middle school experience is challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant. Middle school educators use multiple learning and teaching approaches resulting in authentic engagement in active, purposeful learning. Students learn to understand important concepts, develop essential skills, and apply what they learn to real-world problems. The environment and culture of middle school should lead to every student having at least one trusted adult advocate who is familiar with the student’s academic development and personal goals. The creation of this learning community of both adults and students produces a stable and mutually respectful relationship that supports the students’ personal, intellectual, ethical, and social growth.

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High School Programming (Grades 9-12) -- Each high school shall provide challenging and rigorous courses in the programs of study in grades 9-12 that enable students to achieve high levels of competence for academic and career development. High schools will incorporate the W. Va. Policy 2520.19 across content areas and teacher-led advisory programs. Students will be provided opportunities to develop intellectual, social/emotional, physical and technological capacities needed for successful transitioning beyond graduation to ensure all students are college- and career-ready. Students will be provided the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge and skills for their success in a global society. Through an interview with the MCS Special Education Department, it was determined that currently all students needs are being adequately accommodated including but not limited to those students with exceptionalities, gifted, and etc.

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[District Name Here] 100.013 Educational Plan – Instructional Delivery Plan 100.0131 The Educational Plan proposed for this ten-year planning period provides a standard against which existing facilities can be measured (e.g., how well do the facilities support the goals defined in the plan). This includes an analysis of the current educational program and projections of the planned educational program. C. Instructional Delivery Plan As means to determine the major components and organization of the instructional program, McDowell County Schools (MCS) will implement and follow the requirements of West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Policy 2510 - Assuring Quality of Education: Regulations for Education Programs; WVDE Policy 2419 - Regulations for the Education of Students with Exceptionalities; WVDE Policy 2420 - Adult Education Programs; and WVDE Policy 2422.2 Drivers Education Regulations.

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McDowell County Schools 100.013 Educational Plan – Operations Plan 100.0131 The Educational Plan proposed for this ten-year planning period provides a standard against which existing facilities can be measured (e.g., how well do the facilities support the goals defined in the plan). This includes an analysis of the current educational program and projections of the planned educational program. D. Operations Plan Classrooms in most schools have not changed much over the past century. However, the content, pedagogy, and technology demands have attributes simply not compatible with many of our classrooms as they exist today. We believe in MCS that contemporary and multidisciplinary contents, innovative pedagogy, and advanced technologies are integral to the future of our schools. We are preparing students for careers and opportunities that do not yet know exist. We must develop their skills that will relate to careers of the future.

Teaching and learning in traditional classrooms cannot continue. We must provide learners with new skills using innovative pedagogy and technologies. Classrooms must be transformed into learning environments where teachers and students can move around freely without any functional or territorial delineation. We must have schools that incorporate various learning environments that are suited to a diverse content and learning methods based on the different subject areas being taught. The classrooms should include spaces designed to facilitate convenient and rapid transition from individual to group work and team work. These areas should be easily equipped with technology tools and supports for working with laptops, tablets, or PCs, smart boards that provide interaction and collaboration to facilitate both individual and group learning output. Various types of learning environments will be needed for various learning styles including but not limited to, gaming, virtual, maker-space, outdoor classrooms and research environments, as well as dynamic learning environments that are similar to simulated workplace spaces.

Teachers will collaborate and plan with resource providers in the community to provide real world experiences and simulations while offering job shadowing opportunities to students both virtually and face-to-face pending available businesses within the district.

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McDowell County Schools 100.013 Educational Plan – Support Plan 100.0131 The Educational Plan proposed for this ten-year planning period provides a standard against which existing facilities can be measured (e.g., how well do the facilities support the goals defined in the plan). This includes an analysis of the current educational program and projections of the planned educational program. E. Support Plan McDowell County Schools offers a variety of student support services that are essential to carry out the instructional plans within each school. The following services are provided:

Services Policy/ Regulations Operationally Efficient School Guidance and Counseling Services -Personalized Student Planning -Integrated Delivery of WV Standards for Success -Responsive Services -Student Supports

WVDE Policy 2315 Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Counseling areas in new facilities will be more conducive to supporting the needs of the students. Spaces will have multiple environments including spaces for groups and individual therapy areas.

Youth Mental Health Services Mental Health Providers provide services on school campus for consumers including students, families, and staff.

Spaces for Telehealth online services will be utilized to offer additional providers to meet the needs of our students.

Health Services Two school based health centers are located in both high schools (Mount View & River View High School). A mobile health lab is scheduled to begin offering services to all remaining campuses in Spring 2020. SMILES Dental Program visit all elementary schools regularly providing dental care to students.

Mobile clinics will need secure and safe access for students to reach the clinic. Areas for providers will be established that provide confidentiality and a space for children to feel comfortable while at the school site receiving services.

Library/Media Services Students have access to a wealth of online libraries, as well as many of our schools offer a traditional library. Students also have access to utilize the many community libraries that are readily available and open to the public daily.

Continue to upgrade bandwidth for online services such as online library and resources.

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Transportation Bus routes are arranged and planned to provide transportation to all students pending safety and location. Transportation is an integral part of the school system for students in our rural area.

Transportation Department will continue to conduct mapping and route planning to determine the best schedules to meet the demands with declining population.

Food Services All schools participate in the Community Eligibility Program and offer breakfast and lunch to all students. Universal Pre-K students receive a snack four days per week. All meals are planned in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Food Service will continue to research meal opportunities for students including fresh salad bars and more choices for students at schools.

Technology Support Technology tools and supports are provided for classrooms through the use of carts and mobile labs. Schools have ample

Continue to upgrade bandwidth for online services such as online library and resources. Tech tools will be replaced regularly and new advancements will be purchased for classrooms.

Virtual Learning Opportunities Students utilize a variety of opportunities for virtual learning including: -On Target WV-9-12 Credit Attainment-6-12 Virtual Schools-Alternative LearningOnline College Courses

Continue to upgrade bandwidth for online services such as online library and resources. Tech tools will be replaced regularly and new advancements will be purchased for classrooms.

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McDowell County Schools 100.013 Educational Plan – Personnel Plan

100.0131 The Educational Plan proposed for this ten-year planning period provides a standard against which existing facilities can be measured (e.g., how well do the facilities support the goals defined in the plan). This includes an analysis of the current educational program and projections of the planned educational program.

F. Personnel Plan

McDowell County Schools will provide staff to support the educational and well-being of our students.

As per West Virginia State Code, classrooms will be staffed as follows:

Universal PreK 1: 20 Students *Based on adequate 35 sq. feet per child space with 1 Assistant Teacher

Kindergarten 1:20 Students with exceptions to 23 Grades 1 - 3 1: 25 Students Grades 4-6 1:25 Students with exceptions to 28 Grades 7-12 Assignments made equitable among classroom teachers with consideration of

reasonable differences due to subject areas and/or grade levels

Elective and advanced courses will be approved at ratios that best meet the needs and to accomplish the curriculum. Programs for exceptional students will meet the ratios prescribed by WVDE Policy 2419.

To ensure efficient utilization of personnel, professional and support assignments and other factors that impact efficiency will be monitored and evaluated periodically by the Office of the Superintendent. Determinations specific to support staff will be based on student enrollment, data sources including but not limited to attendance, behavior, graduation rates, as well as allowable funding resources.

McDowell County Schools allocated the following staff members to each school campus for the 2019-2020 school year.

School Enrollment Professional Staff Service Staff Bradshaw Elementary 280 21 2 (.50) Fall River Elementary 152 13

1 (.40) 1

Iaeger Elementary 248 22 1 (.50)

3

Kimball Elementary 234 18 1 (.60) 1 (.80) 1 (.50)

4

Southside K-8 School 312 30 3 Welch Elementary 247 23

1 (.50) 1 (.40)

5

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Sandy River Middle School

251 18 1

Mount View High School

652 47 4

River View High School 445 29 2 Career Technical Center Students Rostered to

High Schools 16 0

McDowell County currently employs one Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) that supports technology integration at both Mount View and River View High School. The district plans to seek additional funding sources as well as personnel to offer more TIS positions for additional school campuses in the future.

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McDowell County Schools SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF WEST VIRGINIA

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW AND EVALUATION

STANDARD MET NOT MET

RATIONALE FOR IMPROVEMENT

COST TO MEET STANDARD

General Network/Communications

1.Cabling complies with all applicableIEEE.EINTIA Standards X $

2. Cabling complies with applicablestate and local fire and buildingcodes

X $

3. Cabling documents on handIncludes schematics, cable lengths,Equipment locations andcertifications

X $

4.Cable trays, wire guides & supportsprovided and properly installed. X $

5. Cabling enclosed & protectedwhere accessible X $

6.Cabling is uniform and clearly labeled at distribution frames, electronicsand workstations

X $

7. Adequate electrical circuits with isolated ground provided for all electronic equipment

X $

8. All exterior, non-fiber cableincludes shielding & lighteningarrestors at building penetrations

X $

Network Subtotal $

Distance Learning

Is distance learning utilized in this facility? 9. YesI0. If no, equipment needed and cost

X $

Distance Learning Subtotal $

GRAND TOTAL ALL TECHNOLOGY $0.00

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McDowell County Schools 100.016.1 Translating Educational Needs Overview Executive Summary

Executive Summary The McDowell County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP) is intended to serve the county school system in making decisions related to school facilities over the next ten-year period, and when implemented will result in this county having the best possible public school facilities within the parameters of available financial resources.

The architectural division of The Thrasher Group, Inc. engaged to facilitate the development of the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan for the years 2020-2030 consistent with the requirements of West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia School Building Authority.

The CEFP was developed using the following sources: Collection of demographic information, historic and projected enrollments, school facility evaluations and other pertinent data. The problem consistent, in most if not all counties, is not having enough money for all the school building needs to meet twenty-first century educational standards and the educational needs of all students as well as providing a healthy, safe learning environment for students and staff.

Many issues related to school facilities are extremely sensitive, and there are many points of view to be considered in developing the plan. Therefore, McDowell County CEFP Committee was established and provided an opportunity for a diverse group of individuals to contribute their ideas and opinions to the plan. The intention was to develop CEFP Goals & Objectives, understand educational and physical requirements, program needs and requirements and to develop a strategic plan.

Members of the CEFP Committee, 25 individuals, worked as a whole and in subcommittees during the planning period to develop the content of the plan. The Committee also kept the McDowell County Board of Education up-to-date with 0n their progress. This committee’s efforts produced group consensus and resulted in a plan that was found to be acceptable to the Grant County Board of Education.

The data collected for this CEFP is provided in the Phase I section entitled Community Analysis, Goals and Objectives, Education Plan, Evaluation of the 2010 – 2020 CEFP and Facilities Assessments. Consideration must be given to this data in translating educational needs into facility needs for McDowell County Schools over the ten-year period 2020 to 2030.

The Community Analysis revealed McDowell County as primarily a rural county. The county’s economy is driven by mining, timber and recreation. Since 2005 the potential for commercial / industrial growth, has declined with the decline in the coal industry. McDowell County’s population, as in many West Virginia counties, is declining. According to the 2010 Census, McDowell County’s population was 22,113. The 2018 population had declined by 3,890. Reference the Community Analysis section for details.

The Goals and Objectives revealed that the total school enrollment for the ten-year period will decrease. The West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research Office has provided county-wide school enrollment projections that also indicates a downward trend. This section identifies current and future curriculum, facility, and over all educational needs for staff and students. Reference the Goals and Objectives section for details.

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The Education Plan developed for McDowell County assures the delivery of high quality of programs and state of the art technology to McDowell County students for this ten-year CEFP cycle. Reference the Educational Plan section for details.

There are two high school attendance areas, in McDowell County. Mount View High School, includes, Mount View Middle School, Fall River Elementary, Kimball Elementary and Welch Elementary. The McDowell County Board of Education will be evaluating / considering the consolidation of these three elementary schools, into one new elementary school. River View High School, that includes, Sandy River Middle School, Bradshaw Elementary, Iaeger Elementary, and Southside PreK-8 School. McDowell County was devastated by flooding in 2002 resulting in the closure of several schools. With School Building Authority and Army Corp of Engineers funding in 2002 five new schools were constructed in the county. Through the efforts of the county’s maintenance department and the school’s custodial staff all the schools are well maintained. Upgrades and renovations to all schools will be needed over the next ten-year CEFP cycle totaling an estimated. An estimated $47,561,215.00 will be needed for exterior / interior maintenance and upgrades. Building renovations and additions, as determined by the CEFP committee, are not included in this estimate.

The Evaluation of the 2010 – 2020 CEFP revealed that McDowell County continues to have considerable facility needs. McDowell County will endeavor to address these needs for their students to have the opportunity to attend schools in facilities that are conducive to learning and the delivery of education based upon the best practices supported by research. Reference the Evaluation section for details.

The aforementioned information is consistent with the primary purpose of the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan for 2020 to 2030 which is to establish an organized systematic approach to providing educational facilities that will support the McDowell County School System in the delivery of the best possible education to its students within the parameters of available resources.

Instructions

Prior to determining the recommendations for each facility, a review of the gathered information must be completed, and a study of the high school feeder summary must be performed. In addition to this template, please complete the supporting template for your county, Translating Educational Needs into Facility Needs-Building Review

Complete a chart for each high school attendance area. To add additional schools and their grade levels in the chart, click anywhere on the chart and use the pop-up to add the school name and grade levels. To add the Current Enrollment numbers, double click into the Enrollment box. In addition to the chart below, complete the information in the table following for each school within the high school attendance area.

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Mt. View High School Attendance Area Overview

Mt. View High School Attendance Area

Please Reference the Analytics Section on Dude Solutions 360 TM to pull in the values for the Program Utilization, Facility Condition Index (FCI) and Energy Usage Index (EUI).

• Program Utilization: Preferred method of calculation where enrollment of each school is divided by the number of “seats” available at a given time throughout the day.

• Facility Condition Index (FCI): Calculated as the backlog of Needs for the Building/Location, divided by the

CRV (Current Replacement Value). ( Backlog / CRV ) x 100

• Energy Usage Index (EUI): The amount of energy consumed divided by the gross area, in square feet.

Data Mt. View MS – 6-8 / HS – 9-12 School Number 060527 Date of Original Construction 1978 Number of Additions 2 5th Year Projected Enrollment 571 Building Program Capacity 951 Program Utilization (%) 70% Cost to Bring Facility up to Current Codes & Standards ($)

12,886,098

Replacement Cost (SBA Formula $) 39,441,600 Facility Condition Index (FCI) 32.7 Energy Usage Index (EUI) 0.2

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Data Fall River PreK-5 Kimball PreK-5 School Number 060210 060217 Date of Original Construction 1978 1954 Number of Additions 0 1 5th Year Projected Enrollment 143 183 Building Program Capacity 163 210 Program Utilization (%) 93% 94% Cost to Bring Facility up to Current Codes & Standards ($)

1,639,015 3,677,665

Replacement Cost (SBA Formula $) 7,787,976 10,212,048 Facility Condition Index (FCI) 21.1 36 Energy Usage Index (EUI) 1 1.4

Data Welch PreK-5 School Number 060222 Date of Original Construction 1954 Number of Additions 2 5th Year Projected Enrollment 284 Building Program Capacity 348 Program Utilization (%) 82% Cost to Bring Facility up to Current Codes & Standards ($)

5,657,469


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River View High School Attendance Area Overview

River View High School Attendance Area

Please Reference the Analytics Section on Dude Solutions 360 TM to pull in the values for the Program Utilization, Facility Condition Index (FCI) and Energy Usage Index (EUI).

• Program Utilization: Preferred method of calculation where enrollment of each school is divided by the number of “seats” available at a given time throughout the day.

• Facility Condition Index (FCI): Calculated as the backlog of Needs for the Building/Location, divided by the

CRV (Current Replacement Value). ( Backlog / CRV ) x 100

• Energy Usage Index (EUI): The amount of energy consumed divided by the gross area, in square feet.

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Data River View HS 9-12 School Number 060520 Date of Original Construction 2010 Number of Additions 0 5th Year Projected Enrollment 491 Building Program Capacity 676 Program Utilization (%) 71% Cost to Bring Facility up to Current Codes & Standards ($)

3,500,000


Data Sandy River MS 6-8 Southside PreK-8 School Number 060304 060223 Date of Original Construction 1999 2008 Number of Additions 0 0 5th Year Projected Enrollment 225 303 Building Program Capacity 443 493 Program Utilization (%) 55% 70% Cost to Bring Facility up to Current Codes & Standards ($)

2,184,375 4,319,319

Replacement Cost (SBA Formula $) 11,347,952 13,429,760 Facility Condition Index (FCI) 19.3 32.2 Energy Usage Index (EUI) 1.2 1.2

Data Bradshaw PreK-5 Iaeger PreK-5 School Number 060206 060213 Date of Original Construction 2010 2002 Number of Additions 0 0 5th Year Projected Enrollment 492 257 Building Program Capacity 300 184 Program Utilization (%) 94% 93% Cost to Bring Facility up to Current Codes & Standards ($)

1,178,000 153,091

Replacement Cost (SBA Formula $) 12,986,100 12,757,078 Facility Condition Index (FCI) 9.1 1.2 Energy Usage Index (EUI) 2.4 1.5

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McDowell County Schools 100.016.2 Translating Educational Needs-Building Review

Building Review and Recommendations Report, compiled by High School attendance areas.

Bradshaw Elementary School Describe Existing Facility: A PreK–5 elementary school located in Bradshaw. This school was constructed in 2010 to replace the school lost in the 2002 flood. The main building is a 37,400 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained. Because of the facility’s recent construction limited exterior and interior upgrades are needed, over the next ten - year CEFP cycle. Upgrades include; roof replacement, HVAC controls, and lighting. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 5-acre site accessed off WV Rt. 80 (Mingo Hwy.). The site is not in a flood plain. Bus loading and access is above average. Play areas are above average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to maintain the facility as a PK-5 elementary school. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $1,178,100.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee.

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Fall River Elementary School Describe Existing Facility: A PreK–5 elementary school located in the Roderfield community. This school was constructed in 1978. The main building is a 38,285 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained but needs both exterior and interior upgrades. Upgrades include; new 6 inch water service, window replacement, exterior door/frame/hardware replacement, and interior lighting. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 20-acre site accessed off County Rt. 7. The site is not in a flood plain. Bus loading and access is average. Play areas are average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to classify this facility as T - Transitional school. With the consolidation of Welch Elementary, Fall River Elementary, and Kimball Elementary this facility, with renovations / additions, will transition to the Career and Technical Center. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $1,639,015.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee. SBA funding formula for a new consolidated PK – 5 elementary school (8th year projected enrollment for Fall River 145, Kimball 185, Welch 278 = 608 student elementary). 608x100sq.ft./student=60,800sq.ft.x$307/sq.ft.=$18,665,600.

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Iaeger Elementary School Describe Existing Facility: A PreK–5 elementary school located in the Iaeger. This school was constructed in 2015 replacing Iaeger Elementary that was lost in the 2002 flood, that devastated McDowell County. The main building is a 47,105 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained. Because of the facility’s recent construction there are no upgrades, identified, to be needed over the next ten-year CEFP cycle. Maintenance of equipment, HVAC system, fire alarm – sprinkler systems, security system, etc., will be needed. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 7-acre site, developed for this new school to be constructed, out of the flood plain, replacing the old Iaeger Elementary School lost in the 2002 flood. Bus loading and access is above average. Play areas are above average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to maintain the facility as a PK-5 elementary school. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: No estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards are identified (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee.

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Kimball Elementary School Describe Existing Facility: A PreK–5 elementary school located in Welch. This school was constructed in 1954 with one addition in 1978. The main building is a 48,986 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained but needs both exterior and interior upgrades. Upgrades include; new 6 inch water service, walks replacement, site paving, windows replacement, roof replacement, exterior door/frame/hardware replacement, roof replacement, new HVAC/HVAC controls, electrical and interior lighting. This facility does not meet the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 6 - acre site accessed off US Rt. 52. The site is in a flood plain. Bus loading and access is below average. Play areas are below average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to classify this facility as C-Closure (A school facility that is projected for closure before the fifth year of the ten year planning period). This consolidation, consideration, is the result of county wide declining enrollment and the cost of maintaining these schools. The schools recommended for consolidation are, Welch Elementary, Fall River Elementary, and Kimball Elementary. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $3,521,665.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee. SBA funding formula for a new consolidated elementary school (8ty year projected enrollment for Fall River 145, Kimball 185, Welch 278 = 608 student elementary). 608x100sq.ft./student=60,800sq.ft.x$307/sq.ft.=$18,665,600.

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McDowell County Career and Technical Center Describe Existing Facility: The county’s career and technical center is located in Welch. This school was constructed in 1945 with two additions in 1967 and 1968. The building is a 95,412 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained but needs both exterior and interior upgrades. Upgrades include; walks replacement, site paving, roof replacement, window replacement, exterior door/frame/hardware replacement, HVAC/HVAC controls, electrical and technology. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The facility sits on a 3-acre site accessed off WV Rt. 16 on Stadium Drive. Buss loading and access is average. The site is partially in a flood plain. The limited site size, geographic restrictions, and location partially in a flood plain, eliminates any future additions to the facility. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to maintain the facility as the county’s career and technical center. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $8,358,312.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee.

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Mount View Middle / High School Describe Existing Facility: A 6 – 8 grade middle school and 9 – 12 grade high school located east of Welch. This school was constructed in 1978 with two additions in 2002 and 2005. The building is a 180,836 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained but needs both exterior and interior upgrades. Upgrades include; walks replacement, site paving, window replacement, exterior door/frame/hardware replacement, HVAC/HVAC controls, electrical, toilet renovations, and interior finishes. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 53-acre reclaimed surface mine site, east of Welch. The site is not in a flood plain. The site is accessed off US Rt. 52. Bus loading and access is average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to maintain the facility as a 6 – 8 middle school and 9 – 12 grade high school. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $21.133,120.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The estimated replacement cost, by SBA formula, is $39,441,600.00 The proposes consideration for an addition to replace the four-story part of the existing building. Proposed addition to replace existing four-story part of building. 293 students x 154sq.ft. / student = 45,122sq.ft. x $325/sq.ft. = $14,664,650

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River View High School Describe Existing Facility: A 9 – 12 grade high school located in the Bradshaw community. This school was constructed in 2010. The building is a 140,000 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained. Because of the facility’s recent construction, limited exterior and interior upgrades, are needed, over the ten-year CEFP cycle. Upgrades include; roof replacement, and interior lighting. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 11-acre site, west of Bradshaw. The site is not in a flood plain. The site is accessed off WV Rt. 80 (Mingo Hwy.). Bus loading and access is above average. The site does not meet the WVDE suggested site size. This site with the adjoining Bradshaw Elementary site were developed as replacement schools from the 2002 flood that devastated McDowell County. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to move the Sandy River Middle School 6 – 8 students to River View High School as a 6 – 12 middle school high school. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $3,500,000.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee.

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Building Review and Recommendations Report, compiled by High School attendance areas. Sandy River Middle School Describe Existing Facility: A 6 – 8 grade middle school located in the Big Creek community. This school was constructed in 1999. The main building is a 53,850 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained but needs both exterior and interior upgrades. Upgrades include; exterior door/frame/hardware replacement, HVAC/HVAC controls and interior lighting. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 15-acre site accessed off WV Rt. 80 (Mingo Hwy.). The site is not in a flood plain. Bus loading and access is above average. Play areas are above average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to classify this facility as C-Closure (A school facility that is projected for closure before the fifth year of the ten year planning period). This proposed closure moves the 6 – 8 students to River View High School as a 6 – 12 middle school high school. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $2,184,375.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee.

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Building Review and Recommendations Report, compiled by High School attendance areas. Southside Elementary – Middle School Describe Existing Facility: A PreK - 8 elementary / middle school located in War. This school was constructed in 2008 to replace the schools, in War, lost in the 2002 flood that devastated McDowell County. The main building is a 72,618 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained. Because of the facility’s recent construction limited exterior and interior upgrades are needed, over the ten-year CEFP cycle. Upgrades include; Roof replacement, HVAC/HVAC controls, lighting and electrical. This facility adequately meets the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 11-acre site accessed off State Rt. 16. The site is not in a flood plain. Bus loading and access is above average. Play areas are above average. The site does meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to maintain the facility as a PK-5 elementary school, 6 – 8 grade middle school. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $4,319,319.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee.

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Welch Elementary School Describe Existing Facility: A PreK–5 elementary school located in Welch. This school was constructed in 1954 with one addition in 1980. The main building is a 53,975 square feet masonry load bearing structure. The facility is well maintained but needs both exterior and interior upgrades. Upgrades include; site drainage, parking, site access improvements, new 6 inch water service, exterior - interior door/frame/hardware replacement, roof replacement, new HVAC/HVAC controls and interior lighting and interior finishes. This facility does not meet the objectives of Phase I criteria. Describe Existing Facility Site: The school sits on a 3 - acre site accessed off WV Rt. 16. The site is in a flood plain. Bus loading and access is below average. Play areas are below average. The site does not meet the WVDE suggested site size. Recommendations for Future Use of Existing Facility: The committee’s recommendation is to classify this facility as C-Closure (A school facility that is projected for closure before the fifth year of the ten year planning period). This consolidation, consideration, is the result of county wide declining enrollment and the cost of maintaining these schools. The schools recommended for consolidation are, Welch Elementary, Fall River Elementary, and Kimball Elementary. Cost Estimates for Recommendations: Estimated cost for maintenance and upgrades, to current standards, is $5,549,519.00 (See Facility Assessment for details). The committee has not identified and prioritized additions or renovations. The cost estimates for any additions / renovations will follow the recommendations of the committee. SBA funding formula for a new consolidated elementary school (8th year projected enrollment for Fall River 145, Kimball 185, Welch 278 = 608 student elementary). 608x100sq.ft./student=60,800sq.ft.x$307/sq.ft.=$18,665,600.

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McDowell County Schools 100.016.3 Translating Educational Needs into Facility Needs

A. A Feeder School Summary Report

Instructions: For each High School Attendance Area within the county, complete a new chart to display what it will look like after all changes are implemented.



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B. A feeder school summary report narrative In coordination with the feeder school summary, compile a list alphabetically by high school attendance area to provide an analysis of feeder schools and any systematic changes that are proposed to occur in the next planning cycle. Provide the facility name, whether it’s a re-designation or a closure and the date of the change below for each High School Attendance area.


Facility Name Re-designation/Closure Proposed Date Change Fall River ES Becomes Career/Tech Center 2028 Kimball ES Closure 2028 Welch ES Closure 2028


Facility Name Re-designation/Closure Proposed Date Change Sandy River MS Closure 2025

C. A High School Attendance Area Facility Report Compile a list alphabetically by high school attendance area to provide an analysis of necessary and proposed improvements in each community. Mark all that apply with an X for each school. Add columns for each additional school. There are separate charts for each school type.

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Building Use Mt. View MS 6-8 / Mt. View HS 9-12

Functional School Continued School Closed School Transitional School New School (Replacement Consolidated School

Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements X Building Repair Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes X Window Replacement X Doors & Frame Replacement X Plumbing Renovations Heating/Ventilation Improvement X Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

X

Roof Repair Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements X Furnishing & Equipment Improvements

Portable Replacement

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Building Use Fall River ES - PreK-5 Kimball ES - PreK-5 Functional School Continued School Closed School Transitional School New School (Replacement Consolidated School

Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements X X Building Repair Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes X Window Replacement X Doors & Frame Replacement X X Plumbing Renovations Heating/Ventilation Improvement X Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

Roof Repair X X Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements X X Furnishing & Equipment Improvements


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Building Use Welch ES - PreK-5 Functional School Continued School Closed School Transitional School New School (Replacement Consolidated School

Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements X Building Repair X Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes X Window Replacement Doors & Frame Replacement X Plumbing Renovations X Heating/Ventilation Improvement X Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

X

Roof Repair X Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements X Furnishing & Equipment Improvements

X


Total Estimated Expenditures in This Attendance Area: $ 42,194,608 Prioritized Projects (includes cost of New Consolidated

Fall River, Kimball, & Welch )

$ 23,860,247 Facilities Assessments

NOTE: Complete a series of charts for each High School Attendance Area

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Building Use River View HS 9-12


Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements Building Repair X Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes X Window Replacement Doors & Frame Replacement Plumbing Renovations Heating/Ventilation Improvement Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

Roof Repair Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements Furnishing & Equipment Improvements


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Building Use Sandy River MS 6-8 Southside PreK-8 Functional School Continued School Closed School Transitional School New School (Replacement Consolidated School

Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements Building Repair Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes X Window Replacement Doors & Frame Replacement X Plumbing Renovations Heating/Ventilation Improvement X X Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

Roof Repair X Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements X X Furnishing & Equipment Improvements


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Building Use Bradshaw ES PreK-5 Iaeger ES PreK-5 Functional School Continued School Closed School Transitional School New School (Replacement Consolidated School

Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements Building Repair Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes X Window Replacement Doors & Frame Replacement Plumbing Renovations Heating/Ventilation Improvement X Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

X

Roof Repair X Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements X X Furnishing & Equipment Improvements


Total Estimated Expenditures in This Attendance Area: $ 11,277,940 Prioritized Projects

$ 43,553,443 Facilities Assessments

NOTE: Complete a series of charts for each High School Attendance Area

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McDowell Career & Technical Center

Building Use McDowell Career & Technical Center


Building Improvements New Construction (Addition) Site Improvements X Building Repair X Building Envelope Renovation (New Comp)

Interior Remodeling (Sp Imp) New Interior Finishes Window Replacement Doors & Frame Replacement X Plumbing Renovations Heating/Ventilation Improvement X Air Conditioning Special Use Space Improvements (Technology, Media etc.)

X

Roof Repair Accessibility Improvements Health & Safety Improvements X Furnishing & Equipment Improvements


Total Estimated Expenditures: $ 6,128.602 Prioritized Projects

$ 8,358,312 Facilities Assessment

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D. A countywide facility classification List each facility within the county and its classification per the Building Review and Recommendation Report of this document.

Facility Name Classification If Transitional, Describe Future Use Mt. View MS/HS P Fall River ES T Renovations/Additions to become Career & Tech Center Kimball ES C Welch Es C River View HS P Becomes 6-8 MS / 9-12 HS Sandy River MS T Southside PreK-8 P Bradshaw ES P Iaeger ES P

School Classification Categories:

P = Permanent A School facility that is to be utilized throughout the ten-year planning period without a change in its present use or grade configuration.

T = Transitional A school facility that is projected to be utilized throughout the ten-year planning cycle but will experience a change in its configuration or use.

F = Functional A school facility that is projected for closure between the fifth and tenth year during the ten-year planning period

C = Closure A school facility that is projected for closure before the fifth year of the ten-year planning period.

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E. School Safety Provide a school access safety repair and renovation schedule for each school.

School Repair / Renovations Budgeted Cost Anticipated Completion

Fall River ES Safe Security Entrance 150,000 2022 Kimball ES Safe Security Entrance 350,000 2022 Welch ES Safe Security Entrance 350,000 2022 Southside PreK-8 Safe Security Entrance 200,000 2022 Sandy River MS Safe Security Entrance 150,000 2022 Mt View HS Safe Security Entrance 350,000 2022 River View HS Safe Security Entrance 150,000 2022 Career & Tech Ctr Safe Security Entrance 350,000 2022

F. Project Priority List Provide a prioritized list of projects from the facility recommendations above. Also include a ten-year timeline to indicate the anticipated completion of each of these projects.

Priority Facility Name Project Name Budgeted Cost ($) Anticipated

Completion (YR) 1 Fall River ES Replace Windows 208,000 2022 Exterior Doors 104,500 2022

Sprinkler System/Water Service 166,890 2022

Kimball ES Replace Windows 68,000 2022 Welch ES Replace Windows 196,000 2022 Mt. View HS Replace Windows 308,000 2022 HVAC Controls 5,422,080 2022 Toilet Renovations 360,000 2022 Career & Tech Ctr Exterior Doors 115,500 2022 Fire Alarm 238,500 2022

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Completion (YR) 2 Bradshaw ES HVAC Controls 149,600 2026 Fall River ES Replace Windows 208,000 2026 Roof Replacement 765,700 2026 Interior Doors 202,500 2026 Exterior Doors 104,500 Kimball ES Replace Windows 224,000 2026 Site Work 126,200 2026 Roof Replacement 979,720 2026 HVAC Controls 1,959,440 2026 Lighting 265,840 2026 Welch ES Site Work 188,860 2026 Roof Replacement 1,079,500 2026 Communications/Tech 323,500 2026 Exterior Doors 88,000 2026 HVAC Controls 1,619,250 2026 Floor Finishes 677,750 2026 Toilets 185,000 2026 Southside Communications/Tech 1,452,360 2026 HVAC Controls 2,178,540 2026 Lighting 363,090 2026 Mt. View HS Communications/Tech 1,085,016 2026 Interior Doors 1,021,500 2026 Exterior Doors 275,000 2026 Toilets 360,000 2026 Career & Tech Ctr Roof Replacement 1,908,240 2026 Communications/Tech 572,472 2026 Interior Doors 355,560 2026 HVAC Controls 1,431,180 2026 Walks 18,120 2026 Paving 72,000 2026 Lighting 477,060 2026

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Completion (YR) 3 Bradshaw ES Roof Replacement 748,000 2030 Lighting 336,600 2030 Fall River ES Site Work 13,750 2030 Windows 208,000 2030 Welch ES ACT Abatement 138,000 2030 Replace Elevator 107,950 2030 Sandy River MS Exterior Doors 165,000 2030 HVAC Controls 1,615,500 2030 Lighting 269,250 2030 Mt. View HS Site Work 214,000 2030 Ceiling Finishes 2,170,032 2030 Lighting 904,180 2030 River View HS Roof Replacement 2,800,000 2030 Lighting 700,000 2030 Career/Tech Ctr Replace Windows 236,000 2030 Exterior Doors 115,500 2030 Fire Alarm 238,530 2030

Use additional rows if necessary.

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McDowell County 100.015 Major Improvement Plan Completed Projects Listed below are capital improvement projects completed since January 1 of the previous calendar year. These projects are currently in the Major Improvement Plan or are being amended into the plan with this action.

School Name Project Cost In Current Plan Status

Proposed Projects Listed below are proposed major improvement projects that are to be completed in the next calendar year. These projects are currently in the Major Improvement Plan or are being amended into the plan with this action. NOTE: For a list of projects, please confirm with the Facility Condition Assessment reports and the Translating Educational Needs into Facility Needs sections of the CEFP.

School Name Project Cost In Current Plan Status

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McDowell County 100.017 Inter-County Facility Feasibility Study Executive Summary McDowell County Schools will, at this time, continue to operate all existing facilities in configurations defined in the Educational Plan. Due to McDowell County’s continued population / student enrollment decline, resulting in low program utilization percentages, consolidation will be inevitable during this ten-year CEFP cycle. The attendance areas, in McDowell County, are not locations that merit inter-county mergers consideration. Therefore, McDowell County’s CEFP committee dismissed any further discussions related to inter-county feasibility. A planning study is to be completed to assure that an efficient and effective instructional delivery system will be utilized addressing each of the items indicated in the CEFP Goals and Objectives. The results of the study and its impact on school facility needs for students in these attendance areas shall be included. A. Compile a list of grouped, inter-county attendance areas:

SCHOOL COUNTY NONE CONSIDERED

B. Planning Study Details McDowell County’s Comprehensive Educational Committee Plan planning committee is made up of a diverse group of stakeholders which includes faculty, representatives from the two high school attendance areas, parents and members of business, municipal and county government. This group collected and analyzed information on the patterns in our county’s communities involving population, socio-economics, business and industry, land usage potential. This group also studied successful / unsuccessful trends in curriculum delivery relating to classroom environments, and enrollment patterns in all two high school attendance areas. Data was collected from resources provided by McDowell County Schools, the School Building Authority, 2010 Census, and municipal / county statistical data. All these areas of information were taken into consideration during the development of the Goals & Objectives, Community Analysis, Educational Plan, and Population & Enrollment Study sections of the 2020-2030 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan.

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C. Summarize the results of the study and its impact:

McDowell County Schools will continue to serve the students, school staffs, and parents, to the highest standards possible. From this CEFP Plan McDowell County Schools will address existing and future facility needs relating to enrollment, and the ever-changing technology / curriculum delivery for students. Over the next ten year CEFP cycle, preparing them for their future in higher ed and/ or vocational education pursuits.

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McDowell County Schools 100.018 Financing Plan The estimated costs for implementing all projects and improvements identified in the CEFP along with the Cost Improvement Summary shall be utilized in the development of the following finance plan.

Instructions: Please complete Section B and utilize the total sources of funding then complete Section A & Overall Summary with the totals of funding to complete Section A.

A. Source of Funding Summary The charts below represent the sources identified to cover all identified project costs. Overall Summary of Projects

Project Type Cost Elementary Schools $ 12,601,400 Intermediate Schools $ Middles Schools $ 436,140 High Schools $ 39,730,916 Technical Centers $ 6,128,602 New Schools $ 18,665,600 TOTAL $ 77,562,658

Instructions: Please provide the funding sources and totals. Please document this for all of the following funding sources: Local bonding capacity and unencumbered potential, Excess levy funds, Federal aid funds, Sale of abandoned school sites and buildings, State funds (including SBA), Permanent improvement funds, Performance-based contracting and Lease-purchase arrangement.

Funding Source: Local - SBA

Funding Source Total: 77,562,658

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Fiscal Obligations

Outstanding Bond Indebtedness

Total Obligation As of Date Amount encumbered Annually

Maturity date(s)

None $ $ $

Outstanding Levy Indebtedness


Renewal date(s)

Regular $5,312,000 9/4/2020 – $107,096.08 $5,312,000 Expires – 6/30/2024 Excess $5,312,000 9/4/2020 - $126,738.16 $5,312,000 Expires – 6/30/2024 $

Outstanding Contracts (Lease Purchase, Performance Based, Cert. of Participation)


Maturity date(s)

$2,159,531.90 9/4/2020 - $1,153,531.90 $171,877.46 June 2027 $ $

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B. Cost of Needed Improvements by Project Please complete the funding for each project below. List each project in priority order. Utilize the highest grade to categorize the school. Also include the grade classification in the school name.

School Name Regular

Levy Excess Levy

Phase 1 Local Bond

Local SBA (Needs) SBA (MIP) Phase 1

Phase 2

Total County and SBA Funding

Elementary Schools Subtotal

12,601,400

Bradshaw Ele. X X X Fall River Ele. X X X Iaeger Ele. X X X Kimball Ele. X X X Welch Ele. X X X PK-8 School Subtotal Southside PK-8 X X X 4,193,990 Middle Schools Subtotal

Sandy River Middle School

X X 436,140

High Schools Subtotal 39,730,916 Mt. View High School X X X River View High School X X X Career / Technical Centers Subtotal

6,128,602

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McDowell County Career & Technical Center

X X X

New School(s) Subtotal New Consolidated Welch, Fall River, Kimball Ele.

X X 18,665,600

Total All Locations 77,562,658

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C. Multi-County Project Information NA If a proposed project benefits more than one county in the region, provide the manner in which the cost and funding of the proposed project shall be apportioned among the counties. If more than 2 Counties benefit, please insert a Cost and Funding Source column for each subsequent county.

School Name County 1 Cost Funding Source Count 2 Cost Funding Source Total Cost $ $ $ TOTAL $

D. Additional Information: (no action required) While county financial conditions and bonding efforts will be considered and are strongly encouraged, they will not be the sole factors in determining eligibility for school projects to be funded, wholly or partially, by the SBA. Likewise, economies of scale, while an important aspect of efficiency and sound financial planning, should not be a deterrent for county school systems to seek funding from the SBA an shall not be a sole determining factor in awarding funding. E. An accurate financial plan and proposed budget shall be required any time building projects are considered.

McDowell County Schools, through this CEFP process, has developed an ‘accurate’ financial plan for the initial prioritized list of projects. As this document is subject to updates and amendments over the ten-year cycle so will the financial plan.

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McDowell County Schools 100.019 Synopsis of Comments from Public Hearing(s) Prior to submitting the CEFP to the WVBE and the SBA for approval, a public hearing(s) must be advertised and conducted in accordance with WV Code §59-3-1 et. seq., to provide broad-based community input into the plan. Sufficient documentation, including verification of public notices from the local newspapers, a synopsis of all comments received during the hearing(s), and a formal comment from the local board must be included. Instructions: Please provide all comments received during all hearings as well as the public notices published regarding the hearings. You may provide the text and publication information or scan and include the image of the publication.

Hearing Date: October 19, 2020

Hearing Publication Information: Hard copy distributed throughout the county and digitally on McDowell County School’s website.

Hearing Comments:

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McDowell County Schools 100.020 Objective Evaluation of Implementation

Executive Summary As part of the total CEFP, the county shall include the objective means to be utilized in evaluating implementation and effectiveness of the overall plan and each project included therein.

From information and data in CEFP Phases I and II McDowell County Schools will annually evaluate the progress achieved and implement plans of improvement, if needed, for the remaining 2020-2030 CEFP cycle. Additionally, this evaluation process will provide valuable information for the next CEFP cycle.

Instructions: Please provide the following details on how you will complete the following for each project and then complete a chart to demonstrate the evaluation.

A. Project EvaluationProvide information on how each project furthers of the quality educational goals. This shall include: student health and safety, economies of scale, travel time and other demographics, achievements of effective and efficient instructional delivery system, curricular improvements, innovations in education, and adequate space for projected student enrollment

Every project listed on the prioritized projects form were thoroughly evaluated using the data / information gathered in Phase I of the CEFP, discussed, and approved by the CEFP committee. All prioritized projects address health, safety, and student / staff environment.

B. PriorityProvide the priority order of projects here as the prioritization of projects within the county serves as a basis for determining expenditure of available funds.

Prioritized projects planned for completion over this ten-year CEFP cycle provides McDowell County Schools with direction and information to financially plan for these projects. McDowell County Schools is cognizant of the fact that priorities can and more than likely will change.

C. Measurement of SuccessProvide how the overall success of each project relates to the facilities plan of the county and the overall goals of the WVDE and SBA.

Measurement of Success will be annually evaluated and reviewed to be reported in McDowell County Schools CEFP Annual Updates or Amendments, using the form below.

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Projects listed by Priority Project Evaluation Criteria Measurement of Success

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Documents

Comprehensive Educational Facilities Planning McDowell