Liberty Public Schools Board of Education Meeting March 25, 2013

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Liberty has fallen behind…

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

The new parent and their expectations

•Parents spend

significant money preparing their children for high school extracurricular activities.

•Youth sports have become

one of children's biggest extracurricular activities.

•Youth sports are driving social standards; Hard work, respect, discipline, friends.

•With the commitment

parents put toward youth sports the expectations at the high school level are very high.

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

This is our opportunity our moment in time

Opportunity to build a

cornerstone for Liberty

A Facility that can resolve

multiple issues

Jay and Eagle pride

Facilitate business for

Liberty

Build the brand of Liberty Public

Schools

Build collaboration

between Liberty and

Liberty North

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Why Build at Liberty High School?

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Top Quality Lights are installed

savings of $500,000+ Ease of

Access off highway and from within

Liberty

Social areas for tailgating and events

behind stands

Optimal Parking.

Greater then current parking

at WJC

Heart of Liberty

Businesses District

The issue that drives the need

•Games being moved to Thursdays resulting in a lower attendance / loss of revenue. •More difficult to find opponents willing to play Liberty •Future scheduling conflicts for both WJC and LPS •Potentially difficult in scheduling playoff games with NEW MSHSAA playoff system starting in 2012

Logistically becoming more difficult to operate at WJC

•$52,000 to play at WJC ($5200 per game) •$600 per game, per school (security) $6,000 total •Lost revenues from concessions – WJC runs concessions •Transportation cost for home games •Turf field at WJC will need replacing in 2-3 years, LPS would be expected to share in the cost

Cost Factor for Playing @ WJC

•Currently spend $10,000+ for field maintenance •Current field is used by 10 lower level teams •Cost for maintenance will increase / safety issues

Maintenance for grass field at LHS

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

2 Part

Discuss Project Scope

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Proposal: Construct a Multi-Purpose District Stadium to include:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

1

2

3

1A - Install New Stadium Bleachers

2A - Home Side Concession + Restrooms

1B - New Synthetic Turf Field

2B - Visitors Side Concession + Restroom

3A -Team Locker Rooms + Press Box

3B - Entry + Ticketing Facilities

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Project Budget: A1 = $1,145,000

New Stadium Bleachers Phase

A1

New Stadium Bleachers:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

A1 Phase

Bleacher Capacity: -3000 Seat Home Side -1000 Visitors Side -200 Seat Backs (expand) Temporary Press Box: -Press Box (2) -Coaches Box (2) -Camera Decks (2) Other: -Small Paving Allow. -March Deadline for Fall ‘13

Project Budget: A1 = $1,145,000

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Project Budget: A1 = $1,145,000

New Synthetic Turf Field Phase

A2

New Synthetic Turf Field:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

A2 Phase

Turf Field Advantages: -Maximize daily use Marching Band Daily PE Football (practice/play) Track other competitions outdoor classroom space

Installation: -Allowance to protect track -Match current elevation -Additional drainage budget -Reduced maintenance Project Budget:

A2 = $820,000

New Home Concession + Restrooms

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Project Budget: B1 = $930,000

Phase

B1

Home Concession + Restrooms

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

B1 Phase

Home Concession: -Located under bleachers -1,000 Square Feet -$50,000 Equip. Allowance Restrooms: -2,150 Square Feet -Men’s/Women’s RR -Family Restrooms -Custodial Service Area

Project Budget: B1 = $930,000

Visitors Concession + Restrooms

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Project Budget: B2 = $500,000

Phase

B2

Visitors Concession + Restrooms:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

B2 Phase

Project Budget: B2 = $500,000

Visitors Concession: -Located east side of field -500 Square Feet -$20,000 Equip. Allowance Restrooms: -750 Square Feet -Men’s/Women’s RR -Custodial Service Area

Team Locker Rooms + Permanent Press Box

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Project Budget: C1 = $3,100,000

C1 Phase

Team Locker Rooms + Permanent Press Box:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

First Floor: -Liberty HS Locker Room -Liberty North Locker Room Second Floor: -Event + Meeting Room -Kitchenette / Restrooms Third Floor: -Permanent Press Box -Team Coaches Room (2) -Camera Decks

C1 Phase

Project Budget: C1 = $3,100,000

Other Stadium Improvements

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Project Budget: C2 = $725,000

C2 Phase

Other Stadium Improvements

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

C2 Phase

General: -Masonry gates/fencing -Ticket Booths (2) -Decorative Fencing -Landscape Buffering Visitors Locker Room: -Minimum Team Room -Located Visitors Side Bus + Team Parking: -Secure Bus Parking -Parking (Officials/Coaches) Project Budget: C2 = $725,000

3 Part

Project Cost + Timing

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Proposal: Construct a Multi-Purpose District Stadium to include:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

1

2

3

1A - Install New Stadium Bleachers

2A - Home Concession + Restrooms

1B - New Synthetic Turf Field

2B - Visitors Concession + Restroom

3A -Team Locker Rooms + Press Box 3B - Entry + Ticketing Facilities

$1,145,000 $820,000

Phase One: $1,965,000

$930,000 $500,000

Phase Two: $1,430,000

$3,100,000 $725,000

Phase Three: $3,825,000

Project Total: $7,220,000

The time is now . . .We need your support!

Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal for:

Raise $8,000,000 dollars and build a stadium that enhances the brand of the City of Liberty and its School District.

OUR GOAL

Become a landmark for the City and for our Schools in the heart of the business district and the central roadway into our City. The stadium will provide community and school pride. We need community leaders help to make this possible and support that allows us to catch up and build a stadium that enhances the brand of the city of Liberty and its School District facilities. We do not have time to wait!

THE STADIUM

Thank You!

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

FAQ

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

1. How many of our peer schools and area schools don’t have a stadium? ZERO. Every peer district has a school owned stadium. 2. Number of Kids in Marching Band Both Schools will benefit? There is a total of 315 color guard/band students. 3. How many kids for daily PE? 150 Kids 4. How many kids for Track and Field 300 track athletes – Plus 1000 for the Ron Ives Relays, one of the oldest track meets in the

city. 5. How many Cheer Leaders and Pom 40 dancers. Cheerleaders would most likely not use the turf, just the track area. 6. How many Media students benefit from the stadium If the stadium would be used in the same manner incorporating the

sports marketing departments, it would be roughly 50 to 75 students. That is a rough estimate as this could grow with the use of the stadium

7. How many Football. Including both high schools, 400 football participants. And middle schools 8. In Phase 3-the multipurpose room on the third floor, how big is it…how could it be used/rented out The architect will need to

supply the square footage. Yes, the facility can be rented out. It will be used for team meetings, banquets, and other special events.

9. How much Storage? Does it free up any space in the school? Square footage will need to be obtained from the architect. Significantly in the F basement.

10. What all do we have to take to the games that Jewell doesn’t provide Down markers, pylons, goal post pads, training tables, gator to pick up equipment at games conclusion, sheds, stadium decorations: flags and signage, concession personnel, band bus, football busses with van for equipment.

11. What are the profits we are missing out on from Advertisement, concessions etc. $100,000+ (conservative number).

LPS Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal

Current Football costs $50,000 currently paid to WJC for field rental $11,000 currently paid for game security

$10,000 for annual field maintenance $71,000 annual cost

Proposal for: Multi-Purpose District Stadium

Possible Future Funding Sources • $100,000 annual increase in revenue possible

– $37,000: Concessions from 10 home varsity FB games

– $25,000-$50,000: Concessions from all other activities – $25,000-$50,000: Signage and scoreboard revenue – Field rentals for community activities

LPS Multi-Purpose District Stadium Proposal Proposal for:

Multi-Purpose District Stadium