2. Background
• Carlsbad Unified School District faces projected fiscal deficit of
approximately $7.8 million in 2012-13 and an even larger
deficit in 2013-14
• Governing Board approved formation of School Closure
committee on November 9th to recommend two schools for
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closure and potential relocation of District Office
• Initial timeline for recommendation was February 2012
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3. Activities to Date
• Dialogue with consultants
• Review of research and recommendations
• Meetings with parties that have expressed interest in
potential rental/lease of CUSD facilities
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4. Current Information
• We now recommend a more specific and targeted approach
• Internal analysis conducted to determine operating cost per
student and operating cost per square foot
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5. Operating Cost Per Student:
Elementary Schools
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$2,000.00
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$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
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Buena Vista Magnolia Kelly Calavera Hills Poinsettia Pacific Rim Hope Jefferson Pacific Rim
Elem
10. Operating Cost Per Student: All
Schools
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$2,000.00
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$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$-
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11. Financial Implications
• Previous estimates projected potential savings of $400,000
per year per school on annual basis
• New information serves as “ceiling” on maximum savings
• Buena Vista Elementary: $713,023
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• Carlsbad Village Academy: $442,965
• Recommendation includes engaging school closure consultant
at cost not to exceed $9,000
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12. Recommendation
• It is respectfully recommended that the Board of Trustees
• Approve formation of a Superintendent’s School Closure Advisory
Committee to focus on Buena Vista Elementary and Carlsbad
Village Academy.
• Extend the timeline timeline for the Advisory Committee
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recommendation to the School Board be extended until May to
provide adequate time for a thorough process
• We engage the services of a consultant to facilitate the process
and serve as a technical resource.
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