Scenario 1: Two Grades K-4 Primary Schools (Kerhonkson & Marbletown) One Grade 5-8 Middle School (Main

Campus) One Grade 9-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES

4th graders remain in the elementary setting typical of the districts past. Equitable class size ranges (17-22 students per class). Maintains current middle school configuration. Transportation minimal.

CHALLENGES
Capacity concerns delivering special areas (art, music) and support services (OT/PT, counseling, reading, speech, etc.). Increase in student enrollment at two K-4 sites. May need to relocated 1-2 self-contained classrooms from KES to MES. Surplus space at Middle School

Scenario 2: Two Grades K-3 Primary Schools (Kerhonkson & Marbletown) One Grade 4-6 Upper Elementary School (Main Campus) One Grade 7-8 Junior High School (Main Campus) One Grade 9-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES
Greater consistency for implementation of Common Core Standards. Space is adequate to separate grades 4-6 and 7-8 on the main campus. Allows special education students to remain with their peers. K-3 early literacy focus. Equitable class sizes across two K-3 primary centers (18-22 students per class). Balance in 4th grade class sizes (21-22 students per class).

CHALLENGES
Perceptions and history of 4th grade on the Main Campus. Transportation concerns about 4th graders on secondary bus run.

Scenario 3: Three K-4 Elementary Schools (Kerhonkson, Marbletown & Main Campus) One Grade 5-8 Middle School (Main Campus) One Grade 9-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES
Rosendale students re-assigned as a group. K-8 structure for some students. Transportation minimal.

CHALLENGES
Scheduling issues gym, cafeteria Art & music likely on a cart K-4 & 5-8 structure Given that we have three sites - equity in class size is an issue at K-4 level (16-26). Significant reduction in space potential impact on 5th-8th grade program. Funnel three elementary-based programs into 5th-8th grade program. Impact student program consistency & staff development coordination. Greater mixing of grades 5-8 students (specials, cafeteria).

Scenario 4: Three K-5 Elementary Schools (Kerhonkson, Marbletown & Main Campus) One Grade 6-8 Middle School (Main Campus) One Grade 9-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES Rosendale students re-assigned as a group. K-8 structure for some students Incorporates 5th graders into elementary model. Transportation minimal CHALLENGES Need to add two additional 5th grade teachers (from 6 current to 8 for this model) Scheduling issues gym, cafeteria Art & music likely on a cart Given that we have three sites - equity in class size is an issue at K-5 level (16-27). Funnel three elementary-based programs into 6-8 program. Impact student program consistency & staff development coordination

Scenario 5: K-3 Elementary School (Kerhonkson) K-3 Elementary School (Rosendale & Marbletown students on Main Campus) Grade 4-6 Upper Elementary School (Main Campus) Grade 7-8 Middle School (Marbletown) One Grade 9-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES West campus grades K-3 (currently KES) has ample space. Main campus grades K-3 & grades 4-6 has ample space. Reduction of two grade level positions while maintaining small class size at the main campus Transport K-6 students on the same bus tier. Program consistency. Projected enrollment of 856 students K-6 students on main campus. CHALLENGES Bathrooms at Marbletown and main campus need to be addressed. On main campus grades K-3 & 4-6 would need to share cafeteria. KES may realize higher class size without redistricting. 7th- 8th grade band would be offered either in the gym or stage. Science program would need to be investigated. Home/Careers and Technology would need to be investigated (need to refurbish rooms). No lockers or locker rooms.

Scenario 6: Three K-6 Elementary School (Kerhonkson, Marbletown, Main Campus) Grade 7-8 Middle School (Main Campus) One Grade 9-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES Rosendale students re-assigned as a group. Traditional K-6 elementary model. CHALLENGES Need to add two additional 5th grade teachers (from 6 current to 8 for this model) The 2011-2012 fifth graders would transition back to an elementary school for 2012-13, then transition back as 7th for the 2013-14 School Year (KES, MES). Inconsistencies in delivery of program and staff development across 3 buildings. Capacity concerns at three sites. Transportation approximately 300 more students on the elementary run. K-8 configuration underutilizes the main campus site.

Scenario 7: Three K-5 Elementary Schools (Kerhonkson, Marbletown & Main Campus) One Grade 6-7 Middle School (Main Campus) One Grade 8-12 High School (Main Campus) OPPORTUNITIES Rosendale students re-assigned as a group. K-7 structure for some students Incorporates 5th graders into elementary model. CHALLENGES Need to add two additional 5th grade teachers (from 6 current to 8 for this model) Scheduling issues gym, cafeteria 8th graders added to older high school students or need to isolate in a wing. Art & music likely on a cart Given that we have three sites - equity in class size is an issue at K-5 level (16-26). Funnel three elementary-based programs into 6-8 program. Impact student program consistency & staff development coordination Underutilized middle school Need to add behavior and life skills classes for 8th graders in the high school setting.

Scenario 8: Submitted by community group (administration has not had an opportunity to review) Three k-5 Elementary Schools in MES, KES (some redistricting), RES 6-8 Middle School Academy of Excellence Main Campus 9-12 High School Main Campus OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES Developed by community group Developed by community group Reduced Budget: reduced staff (custodial, Does not meet BOE approved 4 school-site reconfiguration. cafeteria, administrator); reduced utility costs in Middle School. Allows more time to repair flood damaged rooms. Improved test scores for 5th graders. Band need to schedule band 1st period for 6th graders and bus in 5th & 4th in (potential improvement as band will not take from other classes). Elementary schools operate at capacity Less budget reduction (however model focuses on generating revenue rather than cutting which will need to be done each year until nothing is left). Innovative Middle School draws more people to Change in teaching model in middle school must be live in community (moving MS and HS to acceptable to middle school teachers. operate at capacity). Models of low cost successes available across KES is in need of renovation (grants are available). the country. Increased parental engagement Already have Sixth grade transition a good plan is needed to ensure parents for innovation & more parents will be success for 6th graders. interested in being a part of middle school. Many grant opportunities and large scale fundraising. No significant transportation changes. Few children are displaced (some KES redistrict) or require an added transition (current 4th will stay in home elementary school) Maintains class sizes & maintains or improves upon programming.