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Clear Creek Amana 10-Year Master Plan
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Clear Creek Amana’s 10-Year working plan captures the immediate and anticipated needs of our students, staff, community, and facilities over the next decade. Its practical, yet visionary, focus will allow all stakeholders to understand our best intentions and direction for education in Tiffin, Amana, Oxford, North Liberty and Coralville.
What led to the creation of the 10-year Strategic Growth Plan and its adoption?
Clear Creek Amana CSD is experiencing rapid student enrollment growth with families steadily moving into the community. It is projected that by the 2032-2033 school year, the district will serve nearly 4,541 students, which is almost double its size five years ago. Because of that growth, additional instructional space will be needed as CCACSD transitions from its former small school district status. The goals of the strategic plan include maximizing the use of existing facilities, maintaining fiscal responsibility during an inflationary market, pursuing future land, and providing more educational and extracurricular opportunities for the middle and high school.
What information did the Board of Trustees consider when approving the 10-Year Strategic Plan?
The Board of Trustees studied and considered multiple sources of information in adopting this plan. This included meetings and feedback with the CCACSD administration, the district’s Advisory & Planning Committee, CCACSD's demographer, town hall commentary, committee and community survey data. The Board also had input from administrative leaders from districts throughout the state.
What are the priorities of the 10-Year Strategic Growth Plan?
To address the rapid growth of student enrollment, the district has set priorities to ensure that every student has access to an educational experience that Clear Creek Amana CSD has historically been able to provide and built its great reputation upon. The district's plan includes maximizing the use of existing facilities and additional spaces on campuses, providing the most educational opportunities for all students, actively pursuing land options for future schools, and utilizing the facilities well-equipped for secondary and elementary student enrollment growth.
Will the 10-Year Strategic Growth Plan be reviewed regularly by the district & Board of Trustees?
Yes. District administration and the Board of Trustees will review the plan every six months. The focus each six months will be the examination of the latest information and updates related to student enrollment growth, construction project timelines & market trends, district finances and bonding capacity. With this information each six months, it will allow the district and the Board of Trustees to plan accordingly and make adjustments to the plan if needed. School financing will also be a consideration moving forward, as is the case with all district matters. The Iowa Legislature reviews and makes adjustments to school finance every two years when it is in session. Any changes to school finances or funding will be considered in any decisions.
Enrollment Analysis report by RSP
Planning for Future Elementary Boundaries by RSP
Master plan provided by Shive-Hattery
Building Capacity, Considerations & Projects
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Amana Elementary
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 475
Updated Structural Capacity: 535
Former Instructional Capacity: 340
Former Structural Capacity: 425
Code Capacity: not calculated
Building has capacity but may not represent sustainability.
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 21
- Grades Attending: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Six Sections - K
- Five Sections - 1, 2, 3, 4
Number of Students per Class:
- Kindergarten: 22 - 25
- First: 22 - 25
- Second: 22 - 25
- Third: 24 -27
- Fourth: 24 - 27
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 115 Ideal
- 150 Possible
Additional Considerations
- Conversion to magnet school likely reduces overall elementary school capacities.
- Potentially provide incentives to send students to Amana such as:
- Provide shuttle bus transportation from the east side of the district.
- Potential 3 to 6 additional classrooms available.
Capacity impacts of Pre K classrooms at Amana:
Assume reduction in one classroom per grade:
- Instructional Capacity: 400
- Structural Capacity: 450
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration in grades K, 1, or 2 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 450
- Structural Capacity: 525
- No significant gain
Single grade configuration of grades 3, 4, or 5 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 500
- Structural Capacity: 575
- Gain in capacity
PROJECTS:
2023-2024
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Gym Roof Repair (Insurance claim from storm damage)
2024-2025
- Pool Area HVAC System (PPEL)
2025-2026
- Gym Floor Replacement (PPEL)
- Window Upgrades (PPEL)
2026-2027
- Magnet School Upgrades/Remodel (SAVE)
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Clear Creek Elementary
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 500
Updated Structural Capacity: 560
Former Instructional Capacity: 425
Former Structural Capacity: 500
Code Capacity: 917
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 22
- Grades Attending: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Six Sections - K, 1,
- Five Sections - 2, 3
- Three sections - 4
Number of Students per Class:
- Kindergarten: 22 - 25
- First: 22 - 25
- Second: 22 - 25
- Third: 24 -27
- Fourth: 18 - 19
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 100 Ideal
- 120 Possible
Additional Considerations:
- Pre-K use reduces available K-4 capacity by 22 per classroom or 25 per classroom
- No building additions recommended due to lack of available land area
Capacity impacts of potential grade configuration changes:
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 result in:
- Four Sections - K, 1, 2, 3
- Three Sections - 4, 5
- Instructional Capacity: 500
- Structural Capacity: 570
- No significant gain in capacity by change
Single grade configuration in grades K, 1, or 2 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 485
- Structural Capacity: 550
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration of grades 3, 4, or 5 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 530
- Structural Capacity: 600
- Gain in capacity
PROJECTS:
2023-2024
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Playground Safety Surface (Bond)
2025-2026
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Classroom HVAC Upgrade (SAVE)
2026-2027
- Hallway/locker flooring upgrade (PPEL)
2029-2030
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Roof Repair/Upgrades (SAVE)
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Clipper Early Childhood Academy
2024-2025
- Opens as a preschool center to address rapid growth on the east side of the district.
- Wheelchair Lift
- Renovations Based on Program Needs
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New Elementary in Coralville
Original layout, 27 Classrooms
Updated Instructional Capacity: 600
Updated Structural Capacity: 690
Former Instructional Capacity: 600
Former Structural Capacity: 690
Code Capacity: 1485
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 27
- Grades Attending: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Seven Sections: K, 1, 2
- Six Sections: 3
Number of Students per Class:
- Kindergarten: 22 - 25
- First: 22 - 25
- Second: 22 - 25
- Third: 24 -27
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 175 Ideal
- 225 Possible
Maximum Layout, 33 Classrooms
Potential Instructional Capacity: 775
Potential Structural Capacity: 875
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 33
- Grades Attending: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Nine Sections - K
- Eight Sections - 1, 2, 3
Number of Students per Class:
- Kindergarten: 22 - 25
- First: 22 - 25
- Second: 22 - 25
- Third: 24 -27
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 175 Ideal
- 225 Possible
New Elementary School Continued Additional Considerations
- Expansion planned within the building. Additions are possible if necessary.
Capacity impacts of potential grade configuration changes:
27 Classroom Configuration
Configuration for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5:
- Five Sections - K, 1, 2
- Four Sections - 3, 4, 5
- Instructional Capacity: 615
- Structual Capacity: 700
- No significant gain
Single grade configuration K, 1, or 2:
- Instructional Capacity: 600
- Structual Capacity: 675
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration 3, 4, or 5:
- Instructional Capacity: 650
- Structual Capacity: 725
- Gain in capacity
Grades 5, 6:
- Instructional Capacity: 700
- Structual Capacity: 800
- Major Gain in capacity
33 Classroom Configuration
Configuration for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5:
- Six Sections - K, 1, 2
- Five Sections - 3, 4, 5
- Instructional Capacity: 750
- Structual Capacity: 855
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration K, 1, or 2:
- Instructional Capacity: 725
- Structual Capacity: 825
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration 3, 4, or 5:
- Instructional Capacity: 800
- Structual Capacity: 900
- Minor Gain in capacity
Grades 5, 6:
- Instructional Capacity: 850
- Structual Capacity: 900
- Major Gain in capacity
PROJECTS:
2024
- School opens
- Partner School Events
2027
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Change from a K-4 building to a 4-5 building
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North Bend Elementary
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 500
Updated Structural Capacity: 560
Former Instructional Capacity: 425
Former Structural Capacity: 525
Code Capacity: 1012
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 22
- Grades Attending: K, 1, 2, 3
- Six Sections - K, 1
- Five Sections - 2, 3
Number of Students per Class:
- Kindergarten: 22 - 25
- First: 22 - 25
- Second: 22 - 25
- Third: 24 -27
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 120 Ideal
- 160 Possible
Additional Considerations:
- Potential 130 to 160 student building addition possible to the west
- Support services may require adjustments for additional students
- Additional lockers for increased capacities
- Kitchens may need to be converted to serving
Capacity impacts of potential grade configuration changes:
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 results in:
- Four sections K, 1, 2, 3
- Three Sections - 4, 5
- Instructional Capacity: 500
- Structural Capacity: 570
- No significant gain in capacity by change
Single grade configuration of grades K, 1, or 2 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 485
- Structural Capacity: 550
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration of grades 3, 4, or 5 results in:
- Four sections
- additional lockers for increased capacities
- Kitchens may need to be converted to serving
- Instructional Capacity: 530
- Structural Capacity: 600
- Gain in capacity
PROJECTS:
2024-2025
- PK moves to the Clipper Early Childhood Academy
- Replace/Repair Playground Safety Surface (SAVE)
- Increase the staffing in the kitchen back to pre-pandemic staffing of 4 people in the kitchen
- Updated equipment needs for old and failing equipment as needed.
- Partner School Events
2025-2026
- Increase the staffing in the kitchen back to pre-pandemic staffing of 4 people in the kitchen
- Updated equipment needs for old and failing equipment as needed.
2028-2029
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Pod Addition/If necessary (Based on projected growth) (New Bond?)
2033-2034
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Gym Floor Sand and Refinish (PPEL)
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Oak Hill Elementary
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 575
Updated Structural Capacity: 650
Former Instructional Capacity: 500
Former Structural Capacity: 600
Code Capacity: 1037
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 24
- Grades Attending: 4, 5
- Twelve Sections - 4, 5
Number of Students per Class:
- Fourth: 24 - 27
- Fifth: 24 - 27
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 120 Ideal
- 160 Possible
Additional Considerations
- Potential 130 to 160 student building addition possible to west
- Consider in combination with new Elementary in Coralville as 4/5 center
- Additional considerations for lunch, support and lockers as other schools
Capacity impacts of potential grade configuration changes:
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 result in:
- Four Sections - K, 1, 2, 3
- Two Sections - 4, 5
- Instructional Capacity: 550
- Structural Capacity: 625
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration of grades K, 1, or 2 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 485
- Structural Capacity: 550
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration of grades 3, 4, or 5 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 575
- Structural Capacity: 650
- Same capacity
Capacity impacts of potential configuration changes:
- Grades K, 1, 2, 3, result in:
- Six Sections - K, 1, 2, 3
- Instructional Capacity: 550
- Structural Capacity: 615
- Loss in capacity
PROJECTS:
2023-2024
- Increase the staffing in the kitchen back to pre-pandemic staffing of 4 people in the kitchen.
- Update equipment needs for old and failing equipment as needed.
2024-2025
- Playground Equipment (SAVE)
- Partner School Events
2027-2028
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Change from a 4-5 building into a 2-3 building
2030-2031
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Gym Floor Sand and Refinish (PPEL)
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Tiffin Elementary
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 540
Updated Structural Capacity: 615
Former Instructional Capacity: 500
Former Structural Capacity: 600
Code Capacity: 1137
Building Information:
- General Use Classrooms: 24
- Grades Attending: K. 1. 2. 3
- Six Sections - K, 1, 2, 3
Number of Students per Class:
- Kindergarten: 22 - 25
- First: 22 - 25
- Second: 22 - 25
- Third: 24 -27
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 120 Ideal
- 160 Possible
Additional Considerations:
- Potential 130 to 160 student building addition possible to the west
- Support Services may require adjustments for added students
- Additional lockers for increased capacities
- Kitchens may need to be converted to serving
Capacity impacts of potential grade configuration changes:
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 results in:
- Four Sections - K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Instructional Capacity: 550
- Structural Capacity: 625
- No significant gain in capacity by change
Single grade configuration of grades K, 1, or 2 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 530
- Structural Capacity: 600
- Loss in capacity
Single grade configuration of grades 3, 4, or 5 results in:
- Instructional Capacity: 575
- Structural Capacity: 650
- Gain in capacity
PROJECTS:
2023-2024
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Playground Equipment and Safety Surface (Bond)
2024-2025
- PK moves to the Clipper Early Childhood Academy
- Partner School Events
2026-2027
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Gym Floor Sand and Refinish (PPEL)
2027-2028
- Change from K-3 school into K-1 school
- Storage Addition (PPEL)
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Clear Creek Amana Middle School
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 900
Updated Structural Capacity: 1,100
Instructional with addition: 950
Structural with addition: 1,170
Code Capacity: 1,893
Building Information:
- General use classrooms: 43
- Additional educational area: 13
- Classrooms in 2024 addition: 2 - 3
- Grades attending: 6, 7, 8
Number of Students per Class:
- Sixth: 28 - 32
- Seventh: 28 - 32
- Eighth: 28 - 32
- Code max in many rooms: 34
Number of Students per Lunch Shift:
- 200 Ideal
- 250 Possible
Additional Considerations:
- Potential 500-600 students, 12 to 16 classroom addition to the east
- Cafeteria expansion may add space for an additional 100 to 120 students
- Maximum cafeteria space with expansion can accommodate 300 to 350 students
- Four to five lunch shifts necessary for a 1,400 student building.
- The kitchen may not be able to produce food. Satellite production may be needed.
- Exploratory classrooms may not be sufficient for student capacity.
- Support services may need expansion (offices, counselors, mental health services).
- Short-term solutions may be needed until decisions are made on the future of the middle school.
Middle School Capacity
- Instructional: 950
- Structural: 1,170
Middle School reaches instructional capacity in 2028/2029 (with 2021 bond addition)
- 6 students over instructional capacity 2029/2030
- 53 students over instructional capacity
- 2030/2031 100 students over instructional capacity
- 2031/2032 105 students over instructional capacity 2032/2033
- Does not exceed structural capacity in ten years
Consider alternatives in late 2025, early 2026 for capacity concerns.
Options:
- Construct addition in phases
- Begin design no later than 2028
- Construct no later than 2029/2030
- Open first phase 2030/2031
- Provide portable classrooms until new construction is possible
- Double classroom portable needed for 2030/2031
- Second double classroom portable needed for 2031/2032
- Third double classroom portable may be needed in 2033
- Delay start of design to 2032, construction to 2033/23034 and open 2034
- Utilize existing elementary school capacities for sixth grade
- 2027/2028: 625 to 775 open seats in the elementary schools
- 2028/2029: 600 to 750 open seats in the elementary schools
- 2029/2030: 600 to 750 open seats in the elementary schools
- 2030/2031: 575 to 725 open seats in the elementary schools
- 2031/2032: 575 to 725 open seats in the elementary schools
- 2032/2033: 550 to 675 open seats in the elementary schools
- Numbers above do not include open seats at Amana.
- Combination of solutions utilizing elementary capacity to delay construction:
- Relocate sixth grade within existing buildings 2027 through 2032
- Begin design on addition no later than 2031
- Construct no later than 2032/2033
- Open 2033/2034
- Construct sixth through eighth grade magnet school to reduce totals at middle school:
- May need to consider alternate options for temporary classrooms
- May not create large enough reduction in students at the Middle School
- Ideal opening 2030/2031
- Begin planning 2027
- Begin design no later than 2028
- Construct no later than 2029/2030
PROJECTS:
2023-2024
- Repainting of track
2024-2025
- Meet with parents to discuss the high school acceleration program
- Students will be encouraged to take Algebra in 8th grade
- Algebra Summer Acceleration for 7th grade students
2025-2026
- 96 Wing HVAC Improvements (PPEL)
- Field improvements (PPEL)
- Middle School transition to a larger district
2026-2027
- Track resurfacing (PPEL)
2027-2028
- Field and seating upgrades
2028-2029
- Cafeteria/Fine Arts Addition (2022 Bond)
- Metal Roof Replacement (2022 Bond)
2033
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East Wing Expansion (New Bond or SAVE?)
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Clear Creek Amana High School
Capacity:
Updated Instructional Capacity: 1,200
Updated Structural Capacity: 1,600
Instructional with addition: 1,300
Structural with addition: 1,700
Code Capacity: not calculated
Building Information:
- General use classrooms: 44
- Additional educational area: 18
- Classrooms in 2024 addition: 5 - 7
- Grades attending: 9, 10, 11, 12
Number of Students per Class:
- Ninth: 28 - 32
- Tenth: 28 - 32
- Eleventh: 28 - 32
- Twelth: 28 - 32
Additional Considerations:
- Confirmed of usage of building
- Current students approximate 750
- Teachers have their own classroom
- Teachers teach 6 of 8 total class periods, 75% utilization
- 9 classrooms currently not used for regular classroom instruction
- Classrooms will add an additional 200+ students served before teachers share classrooms
- Classroom sharing will increase utilization to approximately 85% utilization
- This aligns with prior utilization analysis
- Potential additions to increase instructional capacity in phases to 1,600 up to 2,200
- Cafeteria, support services, elective classrooms may require expansion
High School reaches instructional capacity in 2032/2033 (with 2021 bond addition)
- Reaches 1,200 capacity in 2030/2031
- Other systems may need expansion or improvement prior to capacity issues:
- Cafeteria space will need expansion
- Kitchen and serving may require changes / updates
- May need to revise open campus policies
- Teacher prep areas to accommodate higher utilization rate
- Kirkwood classes reduce students in building in mornings and afternoons
- Does not exceed structural capacity in ten years
PROJECTS:
2023-2024
- Baseball/Softball fields-work begins
- Begin work on an acceleration program for associate degrees
2024-2025
- Press Box Expansion (PPEL)
- Baseball/Softball fields complete
- Purchase High School Main Gym Score Table
- Unified Calendar Option
2025-2026
- Track Resurface (PPEL)
- Repair and replace stadium chairs
2027-2028
- Fine Arts and CTE Additions (2022 Bond)
- Purchase competition wrestling mat
- Upgrade stadium video board
- Purchase updated weight room equipment
- Build tennis courts
2028-2029
- Aux Gym Floor Sand and Refinish (PPEL)
- High school transition from the WaMaC Conference to a 4A/5A Conference (at the earliest)
2029-2030
- Main Gym Floor Sand and Refinish (PPEL)
- Locker Room Expansion (SAVE)
2030
- Turf Replacement (SAVE)
- Indoor Practice Facility (SAVE??)
2033
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Kitchen/Classroom Expansion (SAVE/New Bond?)
Total Elementary Capacity with Current Grade Configuration
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Elementary School Enrollment 2032/2033 of 2184 students
- 406+ seats available for instructional capacity in 2032/2033 without considering the new elementary in Coralville
- 2,115 total seats available without Amana capacity
Total Elementary Capacity with Current Grade Configuration Plus New Elementary
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Elementary School Enrollment 2032/2033 of 2,184 students
- 1,006+ seats available instructional capacity in 2032/2033
- 2,715 total seats available without Amana capacity
Total Elementary Capacity with New Elementary as 4/5 Center
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Elementary School Enrollment 2032/2033 of 2184 students
- 1,021+ seats available instructional capacity in 2032/2033
- 2,730 total seats available without Amana capacity
- Negligible difference however, capacity of a 4/5 center would be larger overall
Capacity Analysis by Grade
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- K-3 total enrollment in ten years is 1,179
- K-3 capacity, (NBE + TE + CCE) is 1,540
- 475 additional seats available at Amana
- 4-5 total enrollment in ten years is 677
- 4/5 capacity, OHE is 575 - 650
- 2025/2026 563 students, approaching instructional capacity
- 2026/2027 626 students, exceeds instructional capacity
- 2027/2028 664 students, exceeds structural capacity
- Consider other alternatives for students beginning 2025/2026
- Addition increases capacity to 700 instructional, 810 structural
- Accommodates 10 years of 4/5 students
- Building additions will require design time, bidding and construction
- Potentially revise Coralville school to 4/5 as early as 2025/2026
- Convert TE to K/1, OHE to 2/3
- Will require use of flex classrooms years 2027 on
- Move one grade to Amana
Total Enrollment by Grade
Total Enrollment by Grade Configurations
Operations
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2022 Bond Projects
2023-2024
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The new elementary school will go online in the Fall of 2024.
2023-2025
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All playground improvements will be complete.
2027-2028
- High School Fine Arts and CTE Addition
2028-2029
- Middle School Cafeteria and Fine Arts Addition
- Middle School Roof Replacement
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Activities
2023-2024
- FAT Track timing system
- Repainting of middle school track
2024-2025
- Athletic Complex Baseball/Softball fields complete
- Unified calendar option
- Purchase High School main gym score table
- Press box expansion
2025-2026
- Middle School transition to a larger district
- Resurface of high school track
- Repair and replace stadium chairs
- Regrade Middle school field
2027-2028
- Purchase competition wrestling mat
- Upgrade stadium video board
- Purchase updated weight room equipment
- Build tennis courts
- Middle School field and seating upgrades
2028-2029
- Additional Locker Rooms
- Resurface of High School Aux Gym Floor
- High School Transition from the WaMaC Conference to a 4A/5A Conference (at the earliest)
2029-2030
- Resurface main gym floor
2030-2031
- HS stadium turf replacement
- Indoor practice facility
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
2023-2024
- Implement Standard Equity Training
- Training on equity policies and standards
2024-2025
- Systematic Equity Program Aligned with State Law and School Policy
- School Therapist
- Elementary- Split new elementary school & NBE
2025-2026
- School Therapist or School Counselor
- Secondary- allows one to be at each middle school and high school (25-26)
2023-2033 (Yearly)
- Family Nights held by School Therapist
- Translation of communication sent
- Increase student safety (Re-launch CCA Tipline)
- Providing Equity PL for all staff opportunities
- Title IX internal audit
- Educational Equity Internal audit to measure progress from external audit
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Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
2023-2024
- Implement new math curriculum K-8
- Curriculum maps on website per grade level
- PLC’s unpack Social Studies standards
- Inventory each classroom curricular materials (annually in May)
- 3rd-5th Units of Study reviewed for research based materials, rigor of text used, and alignment of quality assessments
- Understand and implement a standard based report card that measures using the scaffold of the standard in November, February, and May
- Schedule and implement curriculum pacing walk throughs to ensure guaranteed and viable curriculum across the district
- District PLC’s meeting once a trimester to align/discuss guaranteed and viable curriculum across the district
- Building PLC’s meeting weekly using data and planning/learning teaching strategies and methods to meet student core needs
- Review and reset the curriculum adoption cycle for next 10 years
2024-2025
- Adult trainings for staff on having critical conversations and using each other strengths to collaborate and work effectively and efficiently
- Pilot social studies core curriculum
- PL to support math curriculum implementation year 2
- Provide PL for K-5 teachers in writing effective assessments(cfa’s)
- Use of data binders for core content to show student progress through the school year and to use as part of PLP’s
- Using common data protocol to learn how to analysis data effectively to increase student learning
- Coaches and principals use building student data to set focus areas for coaching cycles with aligned PL
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in ELA/Social Studies (coach in buildings and assist with PL)
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in Math, Science (coach in buildings and assist with PL)
- K-5 Technology Integrationist (Computer Science) (coach in buildings and assist with PL)
- Interventionists and special education teachers doing push in instruction to help differentiate and provide more adult guidance when students are practicing skills (ensuring students are getting accurate practice)
2025-2026
- Implement new social studies curriculum
- Integrate appropriate writing and Lit standards into Social Studies
- Unpack Science standards/look at curricular materials
2026 and beyond (sooner if have the capacity and money)
- Training for building principals to serve as Instructional Leaders (content training, data analysis, leveraging walk through information…)
- PL on delivering more individualized instruction to meet students where they are(Ex.- student “Choice Boards” for independent work time that offers practice and accountability on the skills they most need at the time)
- Increase focus on the effectiveness of Core instruction and how to improve core teaching to meet 80% of student needs instead of trying to “intervention” our way out
- Double prep time once a week for each grade level- to allow each teacher to have time to prep for their own classroom needs on a daily basis and one common time per week for the grade level teachers to come together and analyze student data
- Adult trainings for staff on having critical conversations and using each other strengths to collaborate and work effectively and efficiently
- PL Center- space to bring staff together to engage in professional learning
- Curriculum storage room- a place to house/inventory extra materials being saved to send to buildings as needed
- K-4 buildings, K-1 building, 2-3 building, 4-5 building(s)
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English Language Learners (ELL)
2023-2024
- Hire an ELL teacher to help cover growth during the school year
- Hire new ELL teacher for the new elementary school opening Fall 2024
- Phone system that families can leave messages in native language
2024-2025
- Add Newcomers program at the HS (add another ELL teacher)
- Hire needed ELL teachers to have 2 ELL teachers per building on the East side of the district
- Implement SIOP training for the district
2025-2026
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ELL Director
2027-2033
- District ELL Instructional Coaches to support increased number of ELL teachers
Yearly
- Hire new staff as needed based on increase in enrollment
- SIOP training for selected buildings/staff
- ELL summer programming
- Family Nights
- Complete AEA Action Plans for funding
- Interpreters for new languages
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Health Services
2023-2024
- Will need a health aide/nurse for Preschool Center depending on health needs.
- Increased cost of health supplies as enrollment increases and adding another elementary building and preschool center.
- Provide more health training for associates & teachers for emergency health needs of students.
- Implement training (powerpoint/video) for health training during onboarding process.
2025-2026
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Potential need for Registered Nurses in every building depending on health needs and increase in need of health plans.
2027-2028
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Potential need for having a health aide and a nurse at some buildings when enrollment increases in the buildings and if there is increased health needs of students.
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Human Resources
2023-2024
- Plan the move to payroll to running twice a month and proper back up in place.
2024-2025
- Administration Performance Contracts
- First Phase of Opportunity Culture - https://www.opportunityculture.org/
2023-2033
- Create a recruitment strategic plan to engage more diverse candidates. Work with creating a better plan for welcoming diverse candidates to the community.
- Include creating sheets of recommended area food, hair stylists, doctors, dentists, etc. to be shared.
- Continue reviewing strategies for better staff retention and recognition
- Work with other departments on their growth needs as the district grows
2029-2030
- Managing growth - may need to review adding personnel once our staff grows more significantly
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Secondary Curriculum
2023-2024
Middle School Curriculum
- Year 1 Implementation of HMH ELA/Writing Curriculum
- Year 1 Implementation of Imagine Learning Illustrative Math Curriculum
- Year 1 Implementation of Revised TCI Social Studies Curriculum
- Year 1 of Revised Foss Science Kit Curriculum
- Curriculum Maps displayed on District Website for Public View
- Continued review and updates to achieve Units of Study in all curricular areas
- PLC Plan (Updated annually)
- Focus by Instructional Coaches to achieve vertical alignment 6-12 in core areas
High School Curriculum
- Pilot of new math materials 9-12. Consideration of Illustrative Math for 6-12 alignment
- Re-establishing the curricular review and adoption cycle for the 9-12 core curriculum areas.
- Audit of ELA, Social Studies, and Science 9-12 to determine current state and potential pilots for necessary and new curriculums.
- Continued review and updates to achieve Units of Study in all curricular areas
- PLC Plan (Updated annually)
Middle & High School Personnel
- Year 1 of 6-12 English Language Arts Instructional Coach
- Year 1 of 6-12 Mathematics Instructional Coach
- Year 1 of 6-12 Social Studies Instructional Coach
- Year 1 of 6-12 Science Instructional Coach
Professional Learning 6-12
- External PD for new ELA and Math curriculum provided by McGraw-Hill and Imagine Learning.
- Internal PD for Social Studies and Science provided by Instructional Coaches
- External PD for all core areas in partnership with Grant Wood AEA consultants
- Data driven and teacher selected Professional Development during Fall, Winter, Spring
- Continued focus on CFA’s, data-driven decisions, MTSS during 6-12 PLC’s.
- Individual Professional Development Plans facilitated by Instructional Coaches and reviewed in collaboration with Building Principals
Consideration of K-12 Personnel for 2024-2025
- K-12 Curriculum Director (Paired w/Associate Superintendent)
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in ELA/Social Studies
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in Math, Science
- K-12 Technology Integrationist (Computer Science)
2024-2025
Middle School Curriculum
- Year 2 Implementation of HMH ELA/Writing Curriculum
- Year 2 Implementation of Imagine Learning Illustrative Math Curriculum
- Year 2 Implementation of Revised TCI Social Studies Curriculum
- Year 2 of Revised Foss Science Kit Curriculum
- Consideration for adoption of the New Science Standards Curriculum in partnership with Grant Wood AEA
- Continued review and updates to achieve Units of Study in all curricular areas & vertical alignment
- PLC Plan (Updated annually)
- Continued focus by Instructional Coaches to achieve vertical alignment 6-12 in all curricular areas
- Begin audit of non-core curricular areas to determine pilot/purchase of materials for
High School Curriculum
- Year 1 of newly selected Math Curriculums– all courses within the core area
- Potential course pilots in the areas of ELA, Science, and Social Studies
- Begin audits of non-core curricular areas to achieve vertical alignment 6-12 by Instructional Coaches
- Continued review and updates to achieve Units of Study in all curricular areas
- PLC Plan (Updated annually)
- Continued focus by Instructional Coaches to achieve vertical alignment 6-12 in all curricular areas
Elementary, Middle & High School Personnel
- Year 3 of 6-12 English Language Arts Instructional Coach
- Year 3 of 6-12 Mathematics Instructional Coach
- Year 3 of 6-12 Social Studies Instructional Coach
- Year 3 of 6-12 Science Instructional Coach
- Year 1 of K-12 Curriculum Director (Paired w/Associate Superintendent)
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in ELA/Social Studies
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in Math, Science
- K-12 Technology Integrationist (Computer Science)
Professional Learning 6-12
- External PD for new ELA and Math curriculum provided by McGraw-Hill and Imagine Learning for Year 2.
- External PD for new 9-12 Math curricular materials
- Internal PD for Social Studies and Science provided by Instructional Coaches
- External PD for all core areas in partnership with Grant Wood AEA consultants
- Data driven and teacher selected Professional Development during Fall, Winter, Spring
- Continued focus on CFA’s, data-driven decisions, MTSS during 6-12 PLC’s.
- Individual Professional Development Plans facilitated by Instructional Coaches and reviewed in collaboration with Building Principals
2025-2026
Middle School Curriculum
- Year 3 Implementation of HMH ELA/Writing Curriculum
- Year 3 Implementation of Imagine Learning Illustrative Math Curriculum
- Year 3 Implementation of Revised TCI Social Studies Curriculum
- Year 1 of adoption of the the New Science Standards Curriculum in partnership with Grant Wood AEA
- Continued review and updates to achieve Units of Study in all curricular areas & vertical alignment
- PLC Plan (Updated annually)
- Continue audits of non-core curricular areas to determine pilot/purchase of materials for 26-27 school year by Instructional Coaches
High School Curriculum
- Year 2 of newly selected Math Curriculums– all courses within the core area
- Year 1 of newly purchased curriculum for selected areas of ELA, Mathematics, Science
- Continue audits of non-core curricular areas to achieve vertical alignment 6-12 by Instructional Coaches
- Continued review and updates to achieve Units of Study in all curricular areas & vertical alignment
- PLC Plan (Updated annually)
Middle & High School Personnel
- Year 2 of 6-12 English Language Arts Instructional Coach
- Year 2 of 6-12 Mathematics Instructional Coach
- Year 2 of 6-12 Social Studies Instructional Coach
- Year 2 of 6-12 Science Instructional Coach
- Year 2 of K-12 Curriculum Director (Paired w/Associate Superintendent)
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in ELA/Social Studies
- K-5 Subject Facilitator in Math, Science
- K-12 Technology Integrationist (Computer Science)
Professional Learning 6-12
- Internal PD for all core curricular areas provided by Instructional Coaches
- External PD for all core areas in partnership with Grant Wood AEA consultants
- Data driven and teacher selected Professional Development during Fall, Winter, Spring
- Continued focus on CFA’s, data-driven decisions, MTSS during 6-12 PLC’s.
- Individual Professional Development Plans facilitated by Instructional Coaches and reviewed in collaboration with Building Principals
Consideration of K-12 Personnel for 2026-2027
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K-12 Curriculum Director (Stand-alone position)
2026-2033
- Annual Reviews of Curriculum and Audits will continue
- Personnel/Staffing will continue to be monitored and adjusted based on needs.
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School Nutrition
2023-2024
- Increase Meal Participation for both breakfast and lunch student meals SY 2023-2024 and beyond.
- Increase menu options for students at all grade levels.
- Decrease meal account debt.
- Add food warmer to CCE to broaden the menu that can be served.
- Add a second serving line to accommodate the increase in student population and higher lunch participation.
- Resolve issues with support of our school nutrition vending machine.
- Replace aging HS ovens.
2024-25
- Recruit and train additional staffing to meet student participation and new schools.
- Purchase equipment to add an additional serving line at Middle School.
- Replace existing Middle School warmer and add a second warmer to accommodate 2 serving lines and increased student options.
- Upgrade/replace Freezer at NBE.
2025-2026
- Employ a full time School Nutrition Assistant to assist in onboarding, training, oversight, and substituting across the growing number of kitchens.
- The expansion currently proposed for the High School kitchen/cafeteria area is a temporary fix. As the enrollment increases in the District, a complete renovation would be needed in order to fit the number of students in the cafeteria to consume their meals and to have enough room in the kitchen for staff to prepare these meals proficiently and safely.
- Replace aging dishwasher at High School.
- Reconstruct the serving line at CCE to include hot and cold serving units on the line with student tray slides.
- Potentially adding a second serving line to move students through the lines faster and give more time to eat. This would entail adding only a hot line as the cold line is already there and adding sneeze guards to both hot/cold areas.
- Replace old or failing equipment as needed.
2026-2027
- Update dishwasher at CCE.
- Reconstruct the serving line at CCE to include hot and cold serving units on the line with student tray slides.
- Replace old or failing equipment as needed.
2027-2028
- Remodel the serving line at AE to take out the cupboards and counter and have a hot and cold serving line with tray slides that is easily accessible to students.
- Replace old or failing equipment as needed.
2028-2033
- Continue to manage growth responsibly
- Replace aging equipment at all schools as needed.
- Consider a food service warehouse / central hub for holding high volume commodities, bread deliveries, DoD deliveries, and food service truck.
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Special Education
2023-2024
- Hire L1 & L2/3 teachers for new elementary that opens Aug. 2024
- TAP- hire a Job Coach to support 9-12 grades in the program
- Peer to Peer program in every building
- Update the District Developed Service Delivery Plan (DDSDP)
- Hire new Special Education Director to start July 2024
2024-2025
- SpEd Instructional Coach-Elementary and Secondary
- TAP-hire additional Job Coaches, as needed
- PK/ECSE moved to PK center, redesign programming
2025-2026
- Behavior interventionist Elementary and Secondary or building specific
- 2- L3 classrooms per building, as needed
- Theraputic Classroom for intense behaviors (off-site)
2026-2027
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TAP-hire an additional TAP coordinator (current TAP coordinator to a TAP Director role)
2027-2034
- District-wide PK center
- Additional SpEd Instructional Coaches around the district to support increased number of special education teachers
Yearly
- Hire new staff and associates per building as needed based on increase in enrollment
- CPI training for necessary staff/administrators
- Para mini-day training conference
- IEP training for any new teachers
- Extended School Year (ESY) summer programming
- LEAP certification for PK center/teachers
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Technology
Technology Ten Year Plan Goals
- Guide department decision making and priorities while balancing accessibility, security and value.
- Provide transparency to community members, staff members and the CCA School Board.
- Ensure high customer service standards and adequate technology department staffing to support all CCA programs in our growing district.
- Utilize department knowledge and staff resources to maximize the value we provide for our student population.
- Help faculty and staff members more effectively utilize the systems and services available to them and their students.
- Reinforce department capabilities with continuous training and education to ensure we keep up with constantly changing needs and new capabilities.
Technology Ten-Year Questions
Which CCA Schools/Grades are 1:1?
All grades K - 12 are one to one! K - 5th grade keep their devices in classroom carts for charging. 6th - 12th grade take their devices home each day unless parents opt to keep them at school.
What kind of devices will my student use at school?
Students in grades K - 2 will generally use touch-enabled tablets such as iPads most of the time. Students in grades 3 - 12 will generally use laptops (most are also touch-enabled) and desktop computers.
When are student devices replaced?
We strive to replace student 1:1 laptops in grades 6 - 12 every four years. After four years of service in the higher grades the best of these devices will be passed down to grades 3 - 5 to be used for two more years. We try to replace tablet devices in grades K - 2 every four years.
What kind of technology is available in my student’s classroom?
All classrooms are equipped with a dedicated interactive white board projector. Most K - 5 cameras and many higher grade classrooms are equipped with a dedicated document camera as well. All full-sized classrooms are equipped with a wireless access point just for that classroom to ensure that all students are able to connect to the internet simultaneously. Classrooms that require additional support may be equipped with additional displays, audio systems and other features.
What happens to devices once they are retired from service at CCA?
Public sales (onsite or via online auction) are held yearly to offer devices for purchase by community members. Please check the district website and paper of record for details of these sales. Remaining devices may be sold to private reselling companies or recycled with local e-waste recyclers.
How are new devices funded?
New device purchases are funded primarily from the PPEL Levy. This property tax levy pays for new facilities, facility improvements, transportation vehicles, technology equipment and other purchases.
How do you choose 1:1 Devices?
In the year prior to each new 1:1 device purchase, the technology department conducts a pilot program with devices from multiple manufacturers. Students and faculty members use potential devices for several weeks and then work with the technology department to rate each device's suitability for use in the district.
Grade Level Technology Targets
Pre-Kindergarten
- Provide early exposure to technology to help engage and prepare students for kindergarten.
- Ensure children have access to touch-friendly technology resources.
Grades K-2
- Ensure students continue to have access to touch-friendly technology resources.
- Support teacher and curriculum needs with classroom technology, including but not limited to Interactive Projectors, Document Cameras and 1:1 Classroom Tablets.
- Maintain sufficient devices in the classroom for each student + one extra/teacher device.
- Provide software/services to facilitate classroom to parent communication.
Grades 3-5
- Provide typing friendly devices to allow students to develop additional computing skills.
- Support teacher and curriculum needs with classroom technology, including but not limited to Interactive Projectors, Document Cameras and 1:1 Classroom Laptops.
- Maintain sufficient devices in the classroom for each student + one extra/teacher device.
- Provide software/services to facilitate classroom to parent communication.
Grades 6-12
- Provide take-home 1:1 devices to ensure that all students have access to class materials at home.
- Support teacher and curriculum needs with classroom technology, including but not limited to Interactive Projectors, Document Cameras and Desktop Computer Labs where needed.
- Ensure that students are quickly and easily able to swap 1:1 when repairs or replacements are needed.
- Provide software/services to help teachers and students manage classroom time and organize class resources.
Timeline
2023-2024
- Replace all High-School Labs
- Deploy new 1:1 Devices (HS)
- Upgrade 3rd-5th Grade 1:1 Devices
- Replace Admin Computer
- Replace Building and Grounds Computers
- Upgrade District Core Firewall
- Improve Streaming in HS PAC.
2024-2025
- Prepare for new Pre-K Building
- Classroom Tech for Magnet Pre-K
- Prepare for new Elementary School
- Move Tech Dept to new Location
- Replace Elementary 1:1 Tablets
- Replace Secretary Computers
- Upgrade Security Cameras (HS, NBE, TE)
- Evaluate new MDM Software
2025-2026
- Deploy new 1:1 Devices (MS)
- Upgrade 3rd-5th Grade 1:1 Devices
- Replace Projectors (HS, NBE)
2026-2027
- Replace 1/2 Elementary 1:1 Tablets
- Upgrade Teacher Tablets
- Upgrade Non-Classroom Tablets
- Replace Projectors (AE)
2027-2028
- Deploy new 1:1 Devices (HS)
- Upgrade 3rd-5th Grade 1:1 Devices
- Replace HS Library Computer Lab Replace HS Graphic Arts Computer Lab
- Replace HS Engineering Computer Lab Replace Projectors (MS, CCE)
2028-2029
- Replace 1/2 Elementary 1:1 Tablets
- Upgrade Teacher Tablets
- Upgrade Non-Classroom Tablets
- Replace Projectors (TE, OHE)
2029-2030
- Deploy new 1:1 Devices (MS)
- Upgrade 3rd-5th Grade 1:1 Devices
- Replace Admin Computer
- Replace Building and Grounds Computers
2030-2031
- Replace 1/2 Elementary 1:1 Tablets
- Upgrade Teacher Tablets
- Upgrade Non-Classroom Tablets
- Replace Secretary Computers
- Evaluate Projector Replacements
2031-2032
- Deploy new 1:1 Devices (HS)
- Upgrade 3rd-5th Grade 1:1 Devices
- Replace HS Library Computer Lab Replace HS Graphic Arts Computer Lab
- Replace HS Engineering Computer Lab
2032-2033
- Replace 1/2 Elementary 1:1 Tablets
- Upgrade Teacher Tablets
- Evaluate Security Replacements
2033-2034
- Deploy new 1:1 Devices (MS)
- Upgrade 3rd-5th Grade 1:1 Devices
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Transportation
2023-2024
- Implementation of Two-Tier bell schedule
- Recognize and eliminate any transportation related barriers for our students.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and fleet asset levels are in place to meet enrollment growth and service needs for (regular ed, special ed, and extra curricular)
2023-2033
- Continue to recruit, train, and retain enough drivers and monitors to cover increasing enrollment. Staffing models and support systems will need to evolve with demographic and special needs changes
- Develop attractive and sustainable FT positions that create interest in working at CCA. These will likely be shared positions with other departments (Food Service, Special Services, and Custodial).
- Ongoing routing that maintains efficient and safe routes.
- Partnership with local development and planning entities to ensure safe walkways are included in plans/infrastructure so we are creating “neighborhood” schools.
- Examine facilities shared with Buildings/Grounds and make sure both departments have enough space to function efficiently and safely
- Will Building/Grounds need their own facility that could include shipping, receiving, and storage space?
2028-2033
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Manage continued growth responsibly, so CCA is the place to be!
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Projects Summarized by Year
2023-2024
Amana Elementary
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Gym Roof Repair (Insurance claim from storm damage)
Clear Creek Elementary
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Playground Safety Surface (Bond)
Oak Hill Elementary
- Increase the staffing in the kitchen back to pre-pandemic staffing of 4 people in the kitchen
- Update equipment needs for old and failing equipment as needed.
Tiffin Elementary
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Playground Equipment and Safety Surface (Bond)
CCA MS
- Repainting of middle school track
CCA HS
- Begin work on an acceleration program for associate degrees
- FAT Track Timing System
2024-2025
Amana Elementary
- Pool Area HVAC System (PPEL)
- 1st year as magnet school
- Partner School Events
Clear Creek Elementary
- Host West Side Early Childhood Center
- Partner School Events
North Bend Elementary
- Replace/Repair Playground Safety Surface (SAVE)
- Increase the staffing in the kitchen back to pre-pandemic staffing of 4 people in the kitchen
- Update equipment needs for old and failing equipment as needed.
- Partner School Events
Oak Hill Elementary
- Playground Equipment
- Partner School Events
Tiffin Elementary
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Partner School Events
New Elementary in Coralville
- School opens
- Partner School Events
CCA MS
- Meet with parents to discuss the high school acceleration program
- Students will be encouraged to take Algebra in 8th grade
- Algebra Summer Acceleration for 7th grade students
CCA HS
- Athletic Complex Baseball/Softball Fields Complete
- Unified Calendar Option
- Purchase High School Main Gym Score Table
- Press Box Expansion (PPEL)
Clipper Early Childhood Academy
- Wheelchair Lift
- Renovations Based on Program Needs
Former Allen Property Across from High School
- Maintenance and Operations will use current structure for office space
- Farmstead Buildings will be used for storage
- Roof replacement/reburbish - will need further assessment for planning (SAVE)
Central Office
- New roof and gutters (PPEL)
Technology Department
- Move to new location
2025-2026
Amana Elementary
- Gym floor replacement (PPEL)
- Window upgrades (PPEL)
Clear Creek Elementary
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Classroom HVAC upgrade (SAVE)
North Bend Elementary
- Increase the staffing in the kitchen back to pre-pandemic staffing of 4 people in the kitchen
- Update equipment needs for old and failing equipment as needed.
CCA MS
- Middle School transition to a larger district
- Regrade Middle School field
- 96 Wing HVAC Improvements (PPEL)
CCA HS
- Track resurface (PPEL)
- Repair and replace stadium chairs
Central Office
- Parking lot upgrade (PPEL)
2026-2027
Amana Elementary
- Magnet School upgrades/remodel (SAVE)
Clear Creek Elementary
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Hallway flooring upgrade (PPEL)
Tiffin Elementary
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Gym floor sand and refinish (PPEL)
CCA MS
- Track resurfacing (PPEL)
Oxford Farm Field
- GreenHouse for agricultural program
- Agricultural practice/performance space
- Pond/fish farm
- (6) school community fields
Transportation
- Parking lot expansion (PPEL)
Central Office
- Board room and office expansion (PPEL)
2027-2028
Oak Hill Elementary
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Change from a 4-5 building into a 2-3 building
Tiffin Elementary
- Change from K-3 school into K-1 school
- Storage addition (PPEL)
New Elementary in Coralville
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Change from a K-4 building to a 4-5 building
CCA MS
- Middle School field and seating upgrades
CCA HS
- High school fine arts and CTE addition (2022 Bond)
- Purchase competition wrestling mat
- Upgrade stadium video board
- Purchase updated weight room equipment
- Build tennis courts
2028-2029
CCA MS
- Middle School cafeteria and fine arts addition (2022 Bond)
- Middle School roof replacement (2022 Bond)
CCA HS
- Aux gym floor sand and refinish (PPEL)
- High school transition from the WaMaC Conference to a 4A/5A Conference (at the earliest)
Transportation
- Building expansion (PPEL/SAVE)
2029-2030
Clear Creek Elementary
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Roof repair/upgrades
North Bend Elementary
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Pod addition/If necessary (Based on projected growth)
CCA HS
- Main gym floor sand and refinish (PPEL)
- Locker room expansion (SAVE)
2030-2031
Oak Hill Elementary
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Gym floor sand and refinish
CCA HS
- Turf replacement (SAVE)
- Indoor practice facility?? (SAVE)
2031-2032
N/A
2032-2033
N/A
2033-2034
North Bend Elementary
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Gym floor sand and refinish
CCA HS
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Kitchen/classroom expansion (SAVE/BOND??)
CCA MS
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East wing expansion
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Other District Property by Building
Transportation Building
2026-2027
- Parking lot expansion (PPEL)
2028-2029
- Building expansion (PPEL/SAVE)
Central Office
2024-2025
- New roof and gutters (PPEL)
2025-2026
- Parking lot upgrade (PPEL)
2026-2027
- Board room and office expansion (PPEL)
Maintenance and Operations Building
2024-2025
- Increase Custodial Staff and Grounds Team (4)
- Grounds staff
- Admin Assistant
- Building & Site for offices/maintenance/ equipment (PPEL)
- Roof replacement/reburbish - will need further assessment for planning (SAVE)
2027-2028
- Maintenance Trades (HVAC/Plumber)
- Custodial Staff
Clipper Early Childhood Academy
2024-2025
- Wheelchair Lift
- Renovations Based on Program Needs
Oxford Farm Field
2026-2027
- GreenHouse for Agricultural Program
- Agricultural Practice/Performance Space
- Pond/Fish Farm
- (6) School Community Fields