Agenda 12-12-23; 7-a - Discussion on School and County Capital Planning and Financing Scenarios

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32 The Long-Range Facilities Optimization Plan provides guid- The final recommendation considers the facility needs for ance to county and district leadership in making decisions students across both districts. It aims to promote good to adequately fund facility improvements while working facility stewardship and educationally appropriate learn- within fiscal realities. Ultimately,the plan provides oppor- ing environments for all students. tunities for learning to occur in warm, cool, safe, and dry facilities and provide strategic updates to learning spaces. As shown in Figure 2-1,the comprehensive data collection To better understand existing conditions and create an leads to a series of options and a final recommendation actionable plan, a comprehensive assessment and plan- that considers the best return on investment for the resi- ning process were undertaken. Assessment information dents and students of Orange County based on the follow- can be found in the 2023 State of Facilities Report. ing key planning questions: The facility plan for CHCCS and OCS considers the condi- Given the condition needs of each building relative to tion,capacity,utilization,educational adequacy,and fund- its replacement cost, should it be maintained, reno- ing to create a comprehensive plan.To create a successful vated,or replaced? plan, condition, adequacy and demographic information Given population trends relative to school capacity, was organized and analyzed in various options ranging does Orange County need the same, more, or fewer from minimum viable repairs through potential renova- facilities? tions and replacement. Given the size and adequacy of this building,would a The options were vetted through an iterative process with renovated facility be a viable option that is able to leadership from Orange County, CHCCS, and OCS. Based educate students for decades to come? on the feedback received from the stakeholders, a final Overall,what is the best strategy to make certain every recommendation was compiled for consideration. This student in every community has access to safe and report outlines the four options considered in each district. educationally adequate schools? Figure 2-1: Long-Range Facility Optimization Plan Process FACILITY CAPACITY PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS • JEE 0 10-YEAR MAIRTM STATE OF FACILITIES LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT FACILITIESOPTIMIZATION PLAN x DEFICIENCY COSTS EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY 6