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City Council Meeting - City Council Workshop - 03/26/2024 (2)
Approved April 2, 2024 Minutes for the March 26, 2024 Special Joint Workshop of the Kent City Council and Kent School Board Oh & KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY •KENT We 5 Fi1 NG-ON Board of Directors of the City Council of the City of Kent Kent School District No. 415 Dana Ralph, Mayor- Present Meghin Margel, President Satwinder Kaur, Council President - Present Awale Farah, Vice President Bill Boyce, Councilmember Tim Clark, Legislative Representative John Boyd, Councilmember Donald Cook, Director Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Andy Song, Director Marli Larimer, Councilmember Zandria Michaud, Councilmember Toni Troutner, Councilmember SPECIAL JOINT WORKSHOP OF THE KENT CITY COUNCIL AND KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 415 March 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Kent School District Board Room 12033 S.E. 256th Street Kent, WA. 98030 1. Opening - President Meghin Margel called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Superintendent Vela, Margel, Mayor Ralph and Council President Kaur welcomed all attendees. 2. Elected Officials and Senior Staff Introductions 2.01 Kent School District - 2.02 Kent City Council - 3. Organization Presentations 3.01 Who is Kent School District? Simone Hamilton Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement provided statistics on the Kent School District schools and student enrollment, students and families, staff and teachers and academic support 3.02 Kent School District Superintendent Vela and Dr. Barringer, Deputy Superintendent Vela conveyed the District's focus on Continuity and Stability for families and staff coming out of COVID, their focus on priority initiatives, and the development of the Strategic Plan that was adopted in June of 2023. Dr. Wade Barringer - Deputy Superintendent presented information on the: • 6th grade transition to middle school • Strategic Plan design Goals: o Preparing students to be global citizens o Expanding student, family and community partnerships o Building equitable systems and school environments o Investing in a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture • Boundary revision - 7 months of boundary committee work, internal strategy for implementation • 2023 bond - Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy - April 23, 2024 3.03 Who is the City of Kent? Chief Administrative Officer Pat Fitzpatrick provided an overview of the City of Kent that included: • Layers of Government • Kent's form of Government - Mayor-Council Approved April 2, 2024 Minutes for the March 26, 2024 Special Joint Workshop of the Kent City Council and Kent School Board • Legislative Branch • Executive Branch • Judicial Branch • Advisory boards and commissions Operational areas of responsibility: • Public Safety • Utilities • Transportation • Parks, Recreation and Community Services • Development City is not responsible for: • Electricity • Natural Gas • Fire/EMS • Libraries • Schools • Transit/Rail • Cable/telephone/cell phone Fitzpatrick provided an overview of the City's Organizational Chart in addition to talking about the work relating to Race and Equity 4. Joint Projects and Services 4.01 Career and Technical Education (CTE) — Randy Heath, Associate Superintendent of Learning Supports and Bill Ellis, Chief Economic Development Officer Carol Cleveland Executive Director of Community Partnerships talked about the selection of Kinetic West. Bill Ellis Chief Economic Development Officer talked about the use of American Recovery Act funding and the need to invest in talent and to partner with the Kent School District. Cleveland — Discussed effects of COVID on students and their learning loss and the need to fill the learning gaps, expand STEM and prepare for the high demand of STEM jobs. Avery, from Kinetic West provided overview of Kinetic West, the research team and advisory committee, the project purpose, project deliverables, and the current state assessment research sources Emma Kallaway from Kinetic West talked about current state assessment and stakeholder feedback. The City of Kent and the Kent Valley are areas of great opportunity, but more can be done to connect KSD students Stakeholder responses: • Teachers and staff offer what they can, but are unsatisfied with STEM opportunities at their schools • Teachers/staff shared a need for greater access to career connected learning and consistency of offerings • Students want more career opportunities and support that is tailored to their interests and experiences • CBOs don't feel there are clear structures and policies to support partnership around their STEM/CCL programs • Employers are willing to support a variety of CCL— one-time school events and job training programs are top on their list • Stakeholders want to see a balance between career exploration and training programs for high school students • Topline issues across all stakeholders include access, continuity, and education that aligns to career opportunities STEM Strategic Vision Statement — Approved April 2, 2024 Minutes for the March 26, 2024 Special Joint Workshop of the Kent City Council and Kent School Board "The Kent School District, the City of Kent, and community and industry partners will collaborate to provide Kent students high-quality, applied, and engaging STEM education at every grade level. This will ensure that each student is equipped for post-high school STEM pathways in the region and beyond that lead to living wage careers and a thriving community." System Strategic Priorities 1. Build system to formalize and improve STEM partner management and communications 2. Develop data tracking system for STEM and CCL activities and experiences 3. Guest Speakers... 4. STEM Student Clubs and Challenges Elementary/middle school: 5. STEM lessons 6. STEM professional Development 7. MS CTE Electives 8. Core Plus Implementation 9. Expand HS CCL Staff responded to board and council questions and concerns over providing deeper experiences, including job shadowing, provide equitable access, increase staff professional development opportunities, ensure transportation is not a barrier. Mayor Ralph provided details on her with Representative Orwall and the County. 4.02 Mill Creek Middle School Project Fitzpatrick provided a brief recap on the Mill Creek flooding and advised the City and KSD met many times to discuss how to address flooding. Staff and consultants were leveraged towards a plan to advance a project to hopefully solve issues. The site is complicated by federal regulations. Site is complicated by federal reps. Public Works Director Chad Bieren talked about the history of trying to obtain permits to dredge Mill Creek and advised last week, the City received approval to dredge the creek. Bieren indicated that work should begin this summer and then the City and District can begin talking about how to move forward with Mill Creek Middle School improvements. Bieren provided details on FEMA Compensatory Floodwater Storage Requirements. Ellis talked about making Mill Creek's facility equivalent to others by providing cleaner water, making neighborhoods safer, and how business and properties benefit from investment. Ellis detailed early-stage concepts based on measurements that will require more public participation and input. S. Open discussion 5.01 All Staff responded to questions about speed limit signs and increasing signal crossing time. Fitzpatrick advised the Mill Creek project will be expensive and the City and KSD are partnering and will continue to meet with the federal delegation and plan on making a federal appropriations request. It may take a number of years to secure funding. Mayor and Councilmember Fincher responded to questions about funding mental health services. 6. Closing Remarks 6.01 Kent School District - Superintendent Vela and President Margel 6.02 Kent City Council - Mayor Dana Ralph and Council President Satwinder Kaur 7. Adjournment Margel adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved April 2, 2024 Minutes for the March 26, 2024 Special Joint Workshop of the Kent City Council and Kent School Board Kim Komoto City Clerk 3/22/2024 4 KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Kent City Council and Kent School District Board of Directors Joint Meeting KSD Fast Facts 1S 1 3/22/2024 KSD Schools & Student Enrollment 252344 44 72 Students Schools& Total Square Miles T attend KSD Academies in KSD WashingtonSchools in in 3 i, KSD Students & Families Z.____---........ ........ _lp_ Most common 0 3% American Indian/ Alaskan Native languagesspoken • 3 3% Native Hawaiian/ e at home: Pacific Islander 9.9% Multiracial +16 000 +130 English +72% 13.3p0 Black/African American Spanish students come 21.7% Asian Families in Languages from culturally, KSD Spoken Punjabi raciallyðnically 23.7 Hispanic/Latino diverse backgrounds. 27 9% White n. 2 3/22/2024 KSD Staff & Teachers What are the ethnicities of KSD Teachers? 'Data from the 2022-23 sth0ol year American Indian/Alaska N.. 0.49b === Native Hawaiian/Pacific L.I0.5-o D.-a Not Provided 10.645 +3,800 +11600 57% HispanicAatino'2.99b Staff members Classroom teachers have a Black/African American'3.3% in KSD Teachers Master's degree. Two or More Races'3.796 Asian.7.6% Teaching White�80.996 workforce in KSD is ���� - • • •- 72.5%Female 27.5%Male 5 Kent School District-Overall Academic Supports 12.7% © +8e2% Students receive Students enrolled in Inclusive Education Highly Capable Services Program 25.6 /o � o * +650 Students receive Students enrolled in 10*000 English Language Dual Language Learning Services Program 6 3 3/22/2024 Questions? Jul i l 7 4 1 � { �4 ®So •; EQUITY r - �' r ► ,,,Al l. ■ EXCELLENCE r" .A y � i �f ` COMMUNITY ; ' " ` 1 Kent School SchoolKent City Council & Kent Board of • Joint _ March 26, 2024 EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY 3/22/2024 1I STATE OF THE DISTRICT Israel Vela Superintendent • 3 DISTRICT UPDATES Dr. Wade Barringer Deputy Superintendent • 4 2 1 � 2023 JOINT MEETING 4 Where we were... Design9 6th Grade Transition * Strategic Plan Boundary Revision Bond EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY Mi* ddle School Transi* ion --.-. 4 b 1 � � Middle School Transition SupportsAcademics and Student Activities Transitions and Electives and Athletics Advanced Courses and Equal Access to Multiple continuum of Lab Science Interscholastic Sports Transition Activities Multi-Tiered Systems of Robust Intramural Transition Needs of Both Support Options Students and Families Alignment to 6-8 grade Role of Community Ongoing Supports After learning standards Programs Transition Electives as Opportunity Clubs and Activities Social Emotional to Explore Supports � KSD Strategic Plan creation Adlon Planning Strate Ic Plan U date Implementation& I uctures Structure Process Tools Update Strategic Plan goals, 8 P Overall Plan Evaluation Develop 3/22/2024 Integration of Academic,Behavior and Social-Emotional Multi-Tiered Expand and Promote Student Systems of Support(MTSS) Leadership Opportunities Core Resource Implementation } ='- Evaluate Partnerships Providing for CKLA and Caminos . .,. Mental Health Services to Students 1 Expand STEM and CTE-Focused Enhance the District's Unified Partnerships with the City of Kent ;� Communications Systems •••t / J.U 4— Expand Affinity-Based Enhance and Clarify Internal Opportunities and Supports Communication Protocols for Schools and Central Office Teams rg Create Inclusive Spaces and - -. Align School and District Schools Framework in Partnership with the Equity Council ogo Improvement Processes Develop an Updated Central Office Develop Dashboard for Strategic Leadership Evaluation Form Plan Accountability and Reporting 9 1 � ' Boundary • 7 months of Boundary Committee work 0 e `•" • Committee comprised of staff,parents, students and community members • Move bth grade to middle school •- • Reduce enrollment in high impact schools, balance enrollment district-wide 1 Portable reduction for General Education i t d Classes i. l d . Internal strategy for implementation ! 4 • Develop a plan for all moving parts t • Define what tasks can be done before summer 2023 break • Weekly meetings to track progress V P 10 5 ] Capital Projects & Technology Replacement Levy April 23, 2024 � November 7, 2023, Results 2023 Capital & Technology Levy 643 votesshort I �2UIT EXCE[LENCE ! COMMUNITY • 3/22/2024 Public Disclosure Commission What We Can Do • Encourage people to vote and provide information and objective facts on professional time. • Participate in and promote a school bond or levy campaign on personal time. What We Cannot Do • As a general rule, Washington law prohibits public officials, 4 including school board members and district staff, from using or authorizing the use of government facilities to promote or oppose ballot propositions. Additional information on what is allowed and disallowed for a variety of job titles and roles within a public school system can be found on the PDC website. 13 • Feb. 23 Last day to file King County Elections • Feb. 23 Explanatory statement due • Feb. 23 Committee appointment form due KeyDates • Feb. 27 Pro/con statements due • Feb. 29 Pro/con rebuttal statements due • Mar. 8 Voters' pamphlet proofs sent • Mar. 11 Voters' pamphlet proof response due April 23, 2024 • Mar. 22 Overseas/out of state ballots mailed • Apr. 3 Ballots/Voter's pamphlet mailed • 2024 Jurisdiction Manual • Apr. 4 Ballot drop boxes open • Apr. 15 Deadline for mail/online voter registration • Apr. 23 Election Day • May 3 Election certification EQUITY I EXCELLENCE I COMMUNITY 14 7 3/22/2024 q 1 & SAFETY � �c ,3 Healthy air ventilation and cooling systems Upgrade alarm systems-some current alarms are over 20 years old Accessible and inclusive playground equipment . z. at elementary schools i School entrance additions for access control to provide security 4 EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY 4 15 ■ Boiler replacements some are over 20 years old • Mill Creek Middle School synthetic field and track as well as high schoolsynthetic fields Levy funds will address flooding and safety issues • New flooring-some current flooring is over 20 years old r ■ Transportation Fueling Center ! code compliance improvement • Fridge/freezer emergency power at Central Kitchen to preserve food during a power outage 4& EQUITY I EXCELLENCE I COMMUNITY � 16 8 3/22/2024 a Tablet/laptop for each student v Document camera replacement- the current system is over 10 years old Classroom display refresh r c� Internet connectivity for students at home to complete homework c -- ---a .................... EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY �+���Y�IAY�YQYnr p I�; t?�- 17 Uff I� Complete Microsoft platform - includes Outlook (district email system),Office 365 (Word, Excel, .= PowerPoint),Teams- Microsoft security suite -rt Skyward-student information system integral to student information management Canvas-student learning management system and necessary to provide education to students z V y 4& EQUITY I EXCELLENCE I COMMUNITY � 18 9 3/22/2024 r: 1 Phone system updates Classroom voice amplification system Intercom system-50%of our schools' intercom systems are either failing or components of the - system are failing Updated disaster recovery system for ransomware protection Updated infrastructure capable of connecting devices faster and more securely EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY 19 1 � Project-Based Learning Training: provide engagement with real-world applications ; Innovative Leaders Cohort: extra service time for educators i5 Al Training: stay abreast of Al advancements and best practices Digital& Media Literacy Training: "`" equip educators for responsible - digital navigation 4n&•� EQUITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY 20 10 3/22/2024 • LOOK FOR YOUR BALLOT IN THE MAIL AFTER APRI L 3 ' BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS OPEN APRI L FIND A DROP BOX AT Local Libraries • Regional Justice Center • Kent YMCA 21 FEEL FREE TO CONTACT 9 Kent,WA :0 000 22 11 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT VV 4w MR .w IMPROVEMENTSLEVY FACTS & INFORMATION HEALTH SAFETY REPLACEMENTS & , KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REMEMBER TO VOTE APRIL 23 EQUITY I EXCELLENCE i COMMUNITY IMPORTANT VOTER DETAILS ENCLOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS & TECHNOLOGY LEVY The Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy would provide a majority of funding over the next three years for health and safety,replacements and improvements,and technology education. TECHNOLOGY AREAS OF Focus EARNINGII Tablet/laptop for each student Complete Microsoft platform -includes Outlook (district email system),Office 365(Word,Excel,PowerPoint), Document camera replacement- Teams,Microsoft security suite the current system is over 10 years old Skyward-student information system core to Classroom display refresh student information management Internet connectivity for students Canvas-student learning management system used to complete homework for day-to-day delivery of instruction to students Phone system updates g Project-Based Learning Training: provide engagement with real-world applications Classroom voice amplification system Intercom system -50%of our schools' Innovative Leaders Cohort: intercom systems are either failing or extra service time for educators components of the system are failing Al Training: Update disaster recovery system stay abreast of Al advancements and best practices for ransomware protection Digital&Media Literacy Training: Update infrastructure to connect equip educators for responsible digital navigation devices faster and more securely CAPITAL PROJECTSAREAS OF FOCUS OHEALTH 9 SAFETY REPLACEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS Healthy air ventilation and cooling systems - Boiler replacements-some are original to building Upgrade alarm systems-some alarms are & Mill Creek Middle School synthetic field and track over 20 years old as well as high school synthetic fields Accessible and inclusive playground equipment New flooring-some flooring is over 20 years old at elementary schools School entrance additions for access control Transportation Fueling Center to provide security address new code requirements Fridge/freezer emergency power at Central Kitchen to preserve food during a power outage ill? EQUITY !, EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY a � _ WHAT IS THE COST OF THE LEVY? , The district is committed to full transparency about the costs of the ' proposed April Capital Projects&Technology Replacement Levy. Because the district failed both a bond and a capital levy last year, I{ , KSD taxes will be lower in calendar year 2024.As a result,an approved levy would mean taxes would increase in CY 2025.The intent of the April ballot measure is to"rebound"the overall taxing authority of the district back to previous levels,with an inflation-based increase going forward MILL CREEK FLOODED FIELD in 2025,2026 and 2027. PROJECTED COMBINED KSD TAX RATE ASSUMES PASSAGE OF APRIL 2024' WASURE s3.53 s2.93 $3.56 s3.59 s3.58 aNO TAX r®11uYe CAPITAL&TECHNOLOGY LEVY PROJECTED TAX RATE INTERCOM SYSTEMS TIN 1%3 DEBT SERVICE PROJECTED TAX RATE ■ EP&O LEVY �+ m=.F- PROJECTED TAX RATE lull I I Revised 2/14/24 to reflect final s assessed annual value results 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 from King county ESTIMATED TOTAL KSD TAX BILL z PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BASED ON MEDIAN KENT HOW SALE PRICE LAST YEAR OF$610,900 -.... THREE-YEAR LEVY CY 2025 $32.03/month CY 2026 $8.82/month i 4u% CY 2027 $7.04/month ° �. ■l■ Includes EP/0,Capital/Tech,and Debt Service Rate Calculations.Uses median Kent home sale price last year of$610,000 as basis for calculations(source:Zillow.com).It further assumes 4%annual valuation growth for INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND EOUIPMENT years 2 and 3 of the levy period. FOR ADDITIONAL LEVY TAX RATE INFORMATION,VISIT www.kent.kl2.wa.us/20241evytaxrates !REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.ksdlevy.org, CALL 253-373-7524 OR EMAIL KSDLevy@kent.k12.wa.us NON PROFIT U.S.POSTAGE KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 415 PAID Permit#1 12033 SE 256th Street Seattle,wA Kent,Washington 98030 253.373.7524 i I Learn more at REMEMBER TO VOTE APRIL 23.,,Ii 00000 CAPITAL PROJECTS & TECHNOLOGY LEVY The Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy would provide a majority of funding over the next three years for health and safety,replacements and improvements,and technology education. HEALTHi & IMPROVEMENTS LEARNING TOOLS s;. • 1 TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTl � lI CM12 18 Null I 3/22/2024 Who is Kent? KENT Kent School District Board of Directors and Kent City Council Layers of Government These layers are NOT necessarily hierarchical LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EXECUTIVE BRANCH JUDICIAL BRANCH Federal Government Congress United States President Federal Courts State State Legislature Washington Governor WA Supreme Court Government &Court of Appeals County Government King County Council King County Executive King County Court City Government MIM nt Municipal Court 3/22/2024 Kent's Form of Government Mayor-Council Form of Government • Legislative Branch - City Council: Sets policy by adopting ordinances, resolutions & motions • Executive Branch - Mayor: Implements policy by running the daily affairs of the City . . . appointing & directing the work of the CAO and department directors • Judicial Branch - Kent Municipal Court: Adjudicates state & city laws (adult gross misdemeanors and infractions) - Does not handle juvenile matters, felonies, or civil lawsuits �KE 3 KENTWA . GOV 3 City Council (Legislative Branch) • Seven members • Four-year terms • Council President selected by Council in January (or soon thereafter) of even-numbered years • Serves as mayor pro tempore and establishes meeting agenda • Principle job of a city council is to set policy: • Adopt and amend budgets • Adopt and enforce ordinances • Adopt resolutions • Fix compensation and working conditions of officers and employees and collective bargaining • Acquisition and sale of property • Powers of taxation except as limited by state law • Councilmembers also represent the City on regional boards and committees 4 KENTWA . G0V 4 2 3/22/2024 City Council (Legislative Branch) Meet on First and Third Tuesdays of Each Month • Regular meetings at 7 p.m. • Workshops at 5:15 p.m. • Committee of the Whole at 4:00 p.m. • Special meetings as needed Council President sets meetings agendas in cooperation with CAO & staff • Items can also be added to the Committee of the Whole agenda by agreement of two members of the Council Rules of Procedure adopted by council • Roberts Rules of Order applied as needed 5 KENTWA . G0V 5 Mayor (Executive Branch) • Serves as the chief executive officer of the City • Responsible for the City's daily operations/supervision and enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances of the City • Four-year term • Appoints and directs the work of the CAO who supervises department directors and supervises operations • Proposes the budget - Council adopts the budget • Has veto authority over ordinances • Presides over Council meetings • May break a tie vote of Council except ordinances and franchises or resolutions for payment of money • Represents the City on regional boards and committees 6 KENTWA . G0V 6 3 3/22/2024 City Advisory Boards & Commissions Eleven advisory groups, supported by a staff liaison assigned by the relevant department director • *Arts Commission • *Human Services Commission • Bicycle Advisory Board • Land Use & Planning Board • Civil Service Commission • *Lodging Tax Advisory Committee • Diversity,Equity,Inclusion and Belonging • Parks & Recreation Commission • *Disability Retirement Board (LEOFF 1) • *Firemen's Relief Pension Board Public Facilities District Board *At Least one Councilmember serves on this committee Bold = Mayor appointed Italics=Council appointment BOLD w/italics=Mayor appoints/Council confirms w 'KENT 7 KENTWA . G0V 7 City of Kent Operational Areas of Responsibility . . Development Public Safety Utilities Police Water Streets Building Permit Review and issuance Prosecution Sewer Sidewalks Long Range Planning Public Defender Wasteand Bikei-anes Recycling Contract Municipal Court Traffic Signals Economic Development Drainage(stormwater) Municipal.lail Design Code Enforcement Maintenance Emergency anagement 8 KENTWA . G0V 8 4 3/22/2024 What the City ofKentDoes • • CITY RESPONSIBLE FOR: Electricity Natural Gas Fire/EMS Libraries Schools Transit/Rail Cable/Telephone/Cell Phone Organizational Ch Residents City Council Mayor Judges Admso'YB°°'°'b`°^""""°^' Municipal Court Arls Commission 81cY<le AAvisory BnaM Civi15<rvi<e Com `°"°'°"^^'°`°^'°ef'°°�rA Chief Administrative Disability Retirement Board Firemen's Relle/Pension Board n°man,<,Y,a<,�°mm�s,inn Officer land Us<b Planning Board lnAgin9 Tar Adv�s°rY Cammiltee Parks b Recreation Commisson Pnblla Facltlllef Olslricl Board iiskimamil1w eHumanInformation Parks,Recreation PolicePuhliaResourcesTechnology &CommunityWorks Services TWA . 3/22/2024 Race & Equity • Develop and implement a Race & Equity Strategic Plan • Analyze the current procurement process to help increase diversity of the pool of contractors • Analyze HR policies to identify and eliminate systemic barriers to equitable employment • Pursue equity as a criterion in planning and capital investment • Enhance outreach from Mayor and Police Chief • Continue equity and inclusion speaker series and programs � K 11 KEN TWA . GOV 11 12 6 3/22/2024 3/26/24 STEM Strategic Vision Joint Work Session 4& KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT KE- EQUITY I EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY KENT 4( KINETIC WEST 1 i Today's Presentation M ,, Welcome&Introductions I-F t © Project Overview Purpose&Origins Definitions • Timeline © Project Report Out ® Learnings from Current State Assessment Stakeholder feedback Yn lllu STEM Strategic Vision and Priorities I s Vision fill ® Strategic Priorities © Next Steps • Enabling Conditions ® Recommendations for Implementation 2 1 3/22/2024 Kent School District and the City of Kent are long standing partners with a shared commitment to helping families thrive 4& KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EQUITY I EXCELLENCE I COMMUNITY KENT Vision Vision Where people choose to live and businesses change Produce graduates who are globally competitive the world learners.Through equitable access to high quality academic,social,and applied learning,students are ready to excel in college,careers,and in life. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding j Covid 19 had significant unfavorable impacts on our gave this project a small budget to develop a unified students career,college,and life readiness plan.This effort is a continuation of KSD's foundational opportunities.Many opportunities for career commitment to STEM education and career connected i awareness,exploration,preparation,and launch were learning experiences for students restricted or didn't exist. ' KINETIC WEST 3 3 About the Project Team: Kinetic West Kinetic West is a social impact consulting firm based in Seattle, WA. Our expertise includes strategy, data analytics, human capital, program design, and capacity building. We work across industries, with a focus on workforce development, education, work-based learning and apprenticeship, and housing and homelessness. Previous clients in education and workforce development include: CAREERIIia O CONNECT PRFS[DRNTS DI�tXINOTON FORUM YOYMDTD/LE OuE:�;ON KINETIC WEST ;SPr A HlINGTONSTUDENT =" EDUCATE TEXAS M, A R K"L E ACFG ICOUNCIL www.kineticwest.com PLYA �CareerReady Hig er tME INDA GATES KINETICWEST a 4 2 3/22/2024 Research Team & Advisory Committee The Kinetic West Team I The Project Team I Kent School District City of Kent ItAvery Principal I Carol Cleveland Bill Ellis Pri Pri v@kineticwest.com I Executive Director of Community Chief Economic Development Officer I Partnerships Lori Guilfoyle t Emma Kallaway I Jon Rismiller Senior Human Services Coordinator Consulting Manager I K-12 Science&STEM Coordinator Michele Wilmot Emma.Kallaway@kineticwest.com I I Lori Paxton Economics Development Manager I Director of Career&Technical Tsewone Melaku I Education Senior Consultant Tsewone.melaku@kineticwest.com Design Phase Contributor I Kent School District Dr. Rebekah Kim Chamber of Commerce I Associate Superintendent Dr.Wade Barringer of Teaching and Learning Zenovia Harris Deputy Superintendent Chief Executive Officer Dr.Christine Corbley Kent Chamber of Commerce Randy Heath Executive Director of Associate Superintendent Secondary Teaching and ii of Learning Supports Learning 5 Project Purpose Create a Strategic Vision for advancing STEM through Career & Technical Education, Career Connected Learning opportunities, and partnerships. Project Deliverables • Current State Assessment y • Strategic Vision Report • Partnership Guide (internal documents) • Communications Plan (internal documents) i a ` KINETIC WEST 6 6 3 3/22/2024 Definitions of Terms While STEM education is the focus of the strategic plan,the three areas of STEM, CTE and CCL are highly complementary and often overlap.All three share a common goal of seeking to make a student's education applied, hands-on, and relevant to the"real world"while connecting them to postsecondary education and future high-demand careers. STEM Education:The interdisciplinary, hands-on learning of Science Technology, Engineering and Math. Career Technical Education(CTE): 7ch-121h grade programs that provide 21st century, academic and technical skills for all students. Career Connected Learning(CCL): The K-12 range of activities and education that support career awareness,exploration, preparation,and launch. Examples include,job fairs, in-class speakers, internships, Registered Apprenticeships,etc.0 Note:Career Connected Learning is the language used by Washington state, but these same activities are often referred to as"work-based learning(WBL)"activities in other contexts and places. KINETIC WEST 7 7 Current State Assessment Research Sources Client Material • Reviewed key documents submitted by project team members to gain background on the Review district and region,key partners,and the STEM,CTE,and CCL landscape • Materials included a list of community,industry and employer partners,past surveys of youth and employers,and overview documents Survey Created and administered three distinct surveys to learn about current STEM,CTE and CCL offerings,experience with district partnership and aspirations for advancing STEM Educator and school staff survey(136 completed) Community partner survey(25 completed) Employer survey(21 completed) i Interviews Interviewed Kent School District and City of Kent project teams to learn goals for the project and gather background information and research source material • Interviewed other key community partners with knowledge of STEM,CTE and CCL space Additional Desk ' Conducted online research to access information about the Kent School District,Kent Research Valley economy,student outcomes,and local programs to supplement other research sources KINETIC WEST e 8 4 3/22/2024 Assessment and Current State The City of Kent and Kent Valley are areas of great opportunity, but more can be done to connect KSD students Businesses in the Kent Valley People live in the City of Kent The Valley is a global aerospace and ® 66K+people work in Kent's city limits advanced manufacturing hub 50,700 manufacturing employees and 31,200 in aero/outerspace industries County Economic overview ry n,.,,� Manufacturing Employment and GDP by Region,2019-21 Income distribution In King County Is concentrated ink middle-and high- �•«� norm Income Jobs,with fewer low-Income Jobs $ (;, � d x�r r.,... ...� ,.'n..•, East 5 ear,..... - 4a $2.48 IL8 is a e ,,,x �r $ 13.E3.6 ...., Per,,t Chw9e In Manuia Ixrl s We.(2021) E PI Yra t(2019.21) Source:City of Kent website(Link;City of Kent Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2021[Linkl;Kent Valley Economic Development[Link] KINETICWEST 10 10 5 3/22/2024 Despite increasing graduation rates, not enough students are accessing the training to be prepared for local high wage jobs 4-year Graduation Rate Trend(2015/16—2022/23) College Enrollment among Road Map Project 2021 graduates^ _ tea..;,;e,.a ao ■�c..m.�re c�<a:.ye e�.c.ma�: 89.1% 90.1% ■a.c.� w,z;..n,•mra»:'" 87.8% 86.2% 84.0% lnrollment by district: 78 8% ucv.on aisn,ct bars eor w-fic h.yh sch°m a conege;rf—ation Road Map Project(RMP) 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 Auburn School District Federal Way Public Schools Highllne Public Schools r' ——————————— Kent School District Employers want diverse talent to support their I industries,KSD has: 'Real..School District a 72%students of color south Seattle Public Schools 130+Languages spoken Tukwila School District RMPCha to Schools J Source.OSPI Report Card 2022-23 School Year[Link] KINETIC WEST 11 Source.Roadmap Project/CCER College Enrollment and CTC College Outcomes Dashboard[Link] 11 Teachers and staff are unsatisfied with STEM opportunities at their schools I am satisfied with the STEM opportunities at our school Series '100% Agree 9% Neutral 29% 24 34% — Unsure • Disagree STEM opportunities STEM opportunities STEM opportunities STEM opportunities (high school teachers) (middle school teachers) (elementary school (District staff) teachers) Source:Results from KSD Educator/Staff Survey KINETIC WEST 12 12 6 3/22/2024 Teachers/staff shared a need for greater access to career connected learning and consistency of offerings STEM Education and CCL Opportunities are not consistent across schools or grade levels ® Survey results on where CBOs provide STEM and CCL programming, r "Not this year due to show an uneven distribution across schools •- ® KSD teachers want to see more• STEM curriculum throughout a ' fie have access to potential robotics club student's K-12 education and they want each year to build upon with KH;but do not lessons and skills from the prior years currently have a teacher to facilitate" 69%(20/29)of elementaries offered STEM activities(as they define them)before or after school.However, many elementary school "We do not have an offering. teachers lack access to STEM activities during the school day Earlier attempts to partner with an outside organization were not fruitful because the organization did not supply the adults needed for the program." Source Kent School District Fall 2023 Teacher/Staff survey with Kinetic West 4( KINETIC WEST 13 13 Students especially want more career opportunities and support that is tailored to their interests and experiences KSD High School students are thinking about the careers they want,but need more support planning for their futures 9th-121h graders across Kent's four high schools report having ideas for the career or field they want to pursue(-76- 82%)and thinking about the future career that they want(-85-92%)at high rates —66-75%of KSD students have a plan for what they want to do after high school ® Across all four comprehensive high schools,students know the least about,"requirements to be admitted into apprenticeship programs" Students also want more college and career resources,and specifically identified"career guidance","college visits,"and"field trip to an employer"as being the most helpful "Maybe ask us what we like to'• "Having more technical college or "College and Career Fairs,making most •then help us find jobsapprenticeship people come in and inform them more • • posting would be right for us." students in open visits like the college visits." on • •- Black/African American,Female, -Latinx,Male, 12th grader grader . .. Source:College and Career Climate Surveyfor four Kent high schools KINETIC WEST 14 14 7 3/22/2024 CBOs don't feel there are clear structures and policies to support partnership around their STEM/CCL programs More than 65%of CBO respondents said they 22 23 23 100% felt neutral or disagreed on the following statements regarding their experience with KSD Agree when it comes to: 35% • Ease of promoting and recruiting students (68%), 35 • Clarity on finding ways to connect with teachers Neutral 36 and principals(88%), • Meeting regularly with school and district staff to discuss programs(69%) Disagree It has been easy to There are clear policies Our program staff meet promote our program and pathways for how regularly with school and and recruit students to connect with district staff to discuss in the district. teachers and principals. student participation in our program. Source:KSD STEM Vision Community/Education Partner Survey it KINETIC WEST 15 15 Employers are willing to support a variety of CCL — one-time school events and job training programs are top on their list What type(s)of CCL are you most interested in being a part of? I Opportunity:King County Aerospace study and survey says that current skill gaps are in entry level positions. 57.9% Industry partners want high school students to focus on a general education that applies to commercial,defense,and 52.6% space. 42.1% 42.1 31.6% 31.6% 31.6% 26.3 21.1% 21.1 15.8 10.5% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% Guest Career Training Mock Job Tours Family Work- Internships Networking Paid Youth Assessments Other None Clinical Service speakers Fairs programs interviews shadows career based worksite entrepre. Learning exploration problems learning with classroom KINETIC WEST 15 Source:KSD STEM Vision Employer/Industry Partner Survey support 16 8 3/22/2024 Stakeholders want to see a balance between career exploration and training programs for high school students • Employers value High School Teachers guest speaker and 53% Employers training program ®CBOs opportunities • CBOs prioritize 36% 36% work-based 32 problem solving, 32% training programs 26%26% 26% 28 and family career 21% 24% F1 21%21% 21% 21% 21% 21% exploration 20% 19% 20% 20% 20% 16% 17% 16% 15 11% 11% % • Teachers and staff 1 12% 12%11 12% leading answer is 9% 8% 8% career fairs,work- 5% s% place tours,and training programs Guest Training Workplace Work-based Internships Job shadows Family Paid Career fairs Pre- Youth APprentiships Mock speakers programs tours problems career worksite apprent entrepre, interviews with exploration learning classroom support KINETIC WEST n Source:KSD STEM Vision Employer/Industry Partner Survey,Community/Education Partner Survey,and Teacher/Staff Survey 17 Topline issues across all stakeholders include access, continuity, and education that aligns to career opportunities Teachers believe STEM Education and CCL Opportunities are not Majority of KSD Majority of teachers and staff y consistent across schools or grade levels want more teachers and staff effective STEM want CCL career instruction aligned fairs,work-place to Career tours,and training Connected CBOs don't feel there are clear structures and policies to support programs Learning partnership around their STEM/CCL programs Only 40%of CBOs that want to work with KSD have a MOU with clear Employers are willing to support a variety of CCL if it was clearer how responsibilities best to work with KSD—one-time school events and job training Only 22%of programs are top on their list,especially with 11th and 12th graders employers say 55%of students don't have a they can find detailed plan for ways to connect post- with teachers and getting into secondary ry Students want greater alignment between instruction and career principals interests and career KINETIC WEST 18 18 9 3/22/2024 - ,%�� _ - . . 19 STEM Strategic Vision Statement The Kent School District, the City of Kent, and community and industry partners will collaborate to provide Kent students high- quality, applied, and engaging STEM education at every grade level. This will ensure that each student is equipped for post-high school STEM pathways in the region and beyond that lead to living wage careers and a thriving community. KINETIC WEST zo 20 10 3/22/2024 System Strategic Priorities System Priorities 1. Build system to formalize and improve STEM partner management and communications Phase 1: Build and implement a process for partnership management and communications with a clear process, requirements,onboarding and expectations for continued engagement Phase 2: Develop Communications Plan for sharing partner impact and available STEM and CCL partner opportunities with students,families and educators 2. Develop data tracking system for STEM and CCL activities and experiences KINETIC WEST 21 21 Strategic Priorities All Grade Levels 3.Guest Speakers: Establish Speaker's Bureau by creating a recruitment plan for engaging industry contacts and a clear process for utilization to enable educators to promote career awareness in their classrooms. 4.STEM Student Clubs and Challenges: Consistently offer and support STEM student clubs and challenges across the district at all schools(includes First Robotics Lego League, E-sports,etc.). KINETIC WEST 22 22 11 3/22/2024 Strategic Priorities Elementary/Middle School High School Priorities 5.STEM Lessons:Identify specific STEM curriculum and 8.Core Plus Implementation:Implement complete Core lesson plans across elementary and middle school grade Plus Aerospace curriculum with fidelity to provide the levels(K-8)aligned to state learning standards to support knowledge,hands-on learning,and transferable skills teachers to teach STEM,implement project-based needed to prepare students for high-wage jobs in learning,and integrate STEM career exploration into their aerospace. classrooms. 9. Expand HS CCL: Expand high school career 6.STEM Professional Development: Provide relevant connected learning opportunities focusing on four key and impactful STEM PD to K-8 educators that is aligned industries(aerospace/outer space,advanced with curriculum to prepare them to teach current STEM manufacturing,IT and healthcare)and career prep topics and career pathways,while providing a STEM opportunities(pre-apprenticeships and internships). option for meeting clock hour requirements. 7.MS CTE Electives:Offer CTE electives focused on high-demand industries across all middle schools that align to HS CTE pathways. KINETIC WEST 23 23 See full report for more detail Detailed report outlines more information including greater feedback from stakeholders,examples of similar work around the country,and key milestones Kent Strategic Vision for Components of the Strategic Vision Report Advancing STEM ODesign process F,(1Rewn Marmzoza © Current state assessment © Strategic priorities with details on lead departments and milestones OBest practice examples for each priority I© Guide to successful implementation W RENT SCHOOL DISTRICT KINETIC WEST 24 24 12 3/22/2024 Implementation and Next Steps A Roll out communications efforts for the STEM Strategic Vision Report Continue professional development efforts �•^� Update partnership onboarding process WDevelop a resource sustainability plan �� Establish an equitable, data collection and reporting process Expand and offer new STEM and CTE programming KINETIC WEST 25 25 • • 26 13 Kent Strategic Vision for Advancing STEM I� 4& OVERVIEW KENT l; BACKGROUND Kent School District has a vision to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners through high quality academic,social and applied learning.Applied learning is an established priority of the district, particularly in high-demand Science Technology Engineering and Math(STEM)fields driving the local economy. Ensuring equitable access remains a concern and the Covid pandemic further limited opportunities for KSD students to experience real-world and hands-on contexts for academics and technical training.Simultaneously industry and community partners were experiencing their own challenges. To respond to these converging needs,the City of Kent and Kent School District came together to engage local consulting firm Kinetic West utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds to support development of a strategic vision for advancing STEM through Career&Technical Education(CTE),Career Connected Learning (CCL)opportunities,and partnerships. Development of the strategic vision leveraged extensive engagement of Kent School District leaders, educators,staff as well as community and industry partners and youth.A strategic vision and well-defined priorities help keep efforts across the district and the city organized, efficient,prioritized,and positioned to bring on-board more resources. VISION The new vision statement that is the foundation for the strategic priorities reads as follows: The Kent School District, the City of Kent,and community and industry partners will collaborate to provide Kent students high-quality,applied,and engaging STEM education at everygrade level. This will ensure that each student is equipped for post-high school STEM pathways in the region and beyond that lead to living wage careers and a thriving community. STRATEGIC • . The working team identified key criteria for selecting a narrowed set of impactful strategic priorities.All STEM priorities should: • Increase equity, including equitable access across K-12,across Kent schools,and for all student populations • Focus on making STEM engaging and hands-on • Be sustainable • Leverage partnerships • Be scalable The resulting system-building and programmatic strategic priorities to focus Kent's work to advance STEM education are outlined below.This strategic vision guides the work for the next five years(2023-2028). r� KENT VALLE )O: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KentValleyWA.com I in#o@KentValleyWA.com 1253-846-5454 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ir F ,� r + -! Stormwater Impacts s _ • Federal (FEMA) Compensatory Floodwater Storage Requirements • Mill Creek Stream Buffer a, .; Y • Stormwater Regulations F 441* Quantity jc� Quality )oY�M,ll Creek xm LYYgrolm Flo�a�Y, _V_'/w-_`.\' KENT VALLEY FCONOMIC DFVFLOPMENT Known Conditions • .� ,� it x GNP ¢ r KentValleyWA.com I info@KentValleyWA.com � 253-846-5454 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . 0 Flood Impacts on School Routes In Walk/Bike area, roughly .10 half of households have M5 _- access to 1 or fewer Its vehicles r��• ens _' Mill Creek MS .' Boundary ? creek MS q r s v * iy Clay LimitA ♦ xr: �,�zozo day L 2020 Zone AE ,y . KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Wanted : More Resilient Tnfrnctrilrture Reesta bI ish/I mprove Mill Creek • Lift and move field _ r - New turf Meet federal floodwater storage y requirements F. Meet federal/state stormwater regulations v Ad KENT KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT We've Heard : First Priority, Fix Field KentValleyWA.com I info@KentValleyWA.com � 253-846-5454 KENT VALLE1 ' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Elevating Mill Creek Middle School's Athletic Field and Building Climate Resilience b I Yesterday Envisioned tomorrow KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Mill Creek Area Map M ill Creek's student area census tracts are in the 901h or worse percentile in Washington for 8 of 13 environmental categories: 95-100 percentile EPA EJ Index State Percentile Iz ml°' 90-95 percentile Superfund Proximity 96 The Kent Valley Is within Mill Creek's student area census SenlorActivity Center Hazardous Waste Proximity 96 tracts and for decades has been home to numerous 80-90 percentile ndustries with toxic emissions and hazardous byproducts ?C 80 percentile Toxic Releases to Ai r 95 a 1 ti Diesel Particulate Matter 94 - b0-70 percentile Air Toxics Respiratory Hl 94 Mill Creek near the school is at higher risk oftoxicitydue ! �4smin. 5C-60 percentile StreamToxicity/Pollution gq to increased exposure to pollutants {' w � Less than 50 percentile RMP Facility Proximity 93 �- !la Data not available Underground Storage Tanks 91 y 4 Air Toxics Cancer Risk 89 Trucks routes surround Mill Creek MS, particularly its Traffic Proximity 88 frontage on Central Ave ,.. l... - ..t Ozone 86 Sound Transit Particulate Matter 2.5 67 Kent has the highest air pollution in the Puget Sound,as MIIICreekMiddleSCh001 r,- Lead Paint 64 measured by particulate matter Mill Creek Neighborhood - 11 le— Mill Creek Native Neighborhood Black/ American - �� _ African 0.4% Asian _- I d r . Mill Creek Middle Scheol� / •I 16.0°/a 171% Student Demographic r ` Hawaiian Pacific ]I • 'W UM1llax freeand seduce lunch q°prams ��+4�T`�� Islan der - 4.5°/0 •439h Hspan1rlLaLno,I89oeWcrJA1 --�'• "' ` - , „�k14+ nwn,ItanwnM1e,ass HawaldntPxc;hc ulander r ' Some Other J•„ 4 6%Mufti-1al t Race •43-Sue languages Kent Station(Shopping Center)nPresen[ed�%elve 0.1% muryllkgualserWces;30unlqu °V represenred,69eare Imernatl°nal rehsgees � Two or More Races •mvt walk blke,°r use publk transhmuhe°I -� �� !r 5.0% '+ every daY.`xotarea households have m caratall - �` i ~ white .wallM1nq rouses ne3ress locamPua are rswst , a .� 34.51. w heavly croC+ched rwaslnthe tlry,whlchc-y �- ti Hispanic! bnween Mkand ukvehklesperday Cathie ' Walk Score: 89 — Based on Proximity of Activities, not Sidewalk Conditions V KEN KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 M Analyzing Mitigation Measures; Early Ideas a Maximize use of vaults and ponds for { school district WK A. . ., School access and vehicular circulation p ,woom=ms,oR.�EF Early-stage concepts based on measurements — more Public Participation and Input to Come if 11 y LWYMk 1is Floodwater compensatory sto '99 rage pon 40 E .0 _ u� Stormwater detention ponds Water quality projeCts a •i + a a Flerbleachersa nd track as well as � 0 A trail connection to City parks M Frontage improvements to streeliscapes, CB_ntPel AYBnue NaYh �^ Middleparticularly an Central Ave. Mill Creek i uand Field Improvements I Kent SchoolDistrict _�� KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Potential Benefits from ■ Equity Benefits:Mill Creek Middle School students deserve the Sensitively Designed Storm same opportunity tolear onal benefits well as access to the same athletic and recreational benefits experienced elsewhere Storage and Flood Ponds inthercalB ■ Ecological Benefits:Pollution currently spills into the creek, _ from poorly landscaped lots,without the benefit of slowing storm and flood water.Flood storage and stormwater ponds will provide much needed improved ecological function. ■ Health Benefits:The area surrounding Mill Creek is identified - as an area with insufficient publicly available playhelds.The school,which serves disadvantaged students with limited `= _ - transportation options,provides a prime opportunity to provide a quality recreational facility for this community. r ■ Economic Development Benefits:Nearby businesses and {properties are constrained from reinvesting and expanding Ws- _ due to limited access to compensatory flood and storm water facilities.The City also needs to grow the tax base revenue in F % `' its downtown urban growth center near federal transportation investments such as the Sounder commuter rail station and * " the RapidRide I-Line bus route.Without this federal investment, community change is hampered,and federal floodplain 4 requirements will be too burdensome to meet one small parcel CE atatime. • KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Area is in " Urban Growth Core" oAooa.: E Planning for more people in future near trans it eus • Federal transit investments in . .o . amo Sounder and King County I-Line T Zoned for denser housing typologies Barrier to reinvestment is same +1 T lack of water infrastructure n KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 91 Build Plans and Grant Applications with Local Community and Businesses • Best practices of federal environmental justice grants — anti-displacement strategies - • Need to increase public and community participation — communicate with agencies and governmental entities ' - • Consider impacts to students and s _ ..- families — already evaluating _ - surrounding area for ""TOD investment" - - - No proposal exists for housing on private property today I ` I Ar • • studentsKent deservebetter. The Kent School District,with the support of the City of Kent,requests funding to alleviate impacts of chronic flooding to Mill Creek Middle School's grounds,which is home to a population of 853 of the most diverse 6th-8th graders in the region. .. — Not only are walking paths covered in water,but student playfields are rendered unusable. EJ Grounds are frequently underwater,and when not covered with water,are muddy and soft, and cause student injuries. Mill Creek Middle School is adjacent to Mill Creek and - located within a federally designated floodplain.During heavy rain events,flooding covers a large portion of the school grounds.Students arrive to morning classes with wet feet, which creates a significant impediment to learning. Eff®rts to renovate the site by increasing the pathway and field elevations will require q expensive federally-mandated mitigation measures in the form of retention ponds and stormwater facilities.These costs make efforts to create climate resilient and equitable school facilities beyond reach in light of available revenue sources. Mill Creek Middle School students come from an area federally identified as disadvantaged and environmentally burdened, and are further negatively impacted by substandard Mill Creekstudents at Kent Parks After S(hool. ,grain Prograin school conditions. winning solution forstudents • the surrounding area is possible. Both the City of Kent and Kent School District retained civil engineering expertise to .: identify and assess mitigation measures while ensuring infrastructure investments also enable opportunity for the surrounding neighborhood of small businesses and community based organizations to improve the quality of life in this dense urban core which has seen major federal transit investments in commuter rail and bus rapid transit. I By utilizing school district property, combined with the City's unneeded right-of-way, the athletic field can be redeveloped to offer additional flood and stormwater storage for the neighborhood. Raising the athletic field,sidewalks,and trails around the school, ` which will all be used heavily by students,will not only improve safety,but also provide a better learning environment.Athletic fields and trails available for evening and weekend use by the City's Parks Department,will create new naturalized green spaces and healthy recreation options for area residents. Mill Creek Area Map 12 min. O O 1 - 9 min. - •-._ �5 min. I - - Mill Creek Middle School min. I Mill Creek Middle School ' Student Demographic ■ 71%utilize free and reduced lunch programs . ■ 43%Hispanic/Latino,18%Black/African, 150NO Asian, 10%White,8%Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 6%Multiracial ■ 43 unique languages represented,44%receive multilingual services;50 unique countries 11 min. represented,6%are international refugees ■ 70%walk,bike,or use public transit to school every day,50%of area households have one or no car at all ■ Walking routes nearest to campus are most ° heavily trafficked roads in the City,which carry between 26k and 33k vehicles per day I EnvironmentalMill Creek • • I s L =a 7 :a s b '�q r I! 2 3 a — VY �. - 3 c - b i2020 Mill Creek 2020 Designated Floodplain I Mill Creek's student area census tracts are in the 901th or worse percentile in Washington for 8 of 13 environmental categories: `95-100 percentile EPA EJ Index State Percentile th 90-95 percentile Superfund Proximity 96 The Kent Valley is within Mill Creek's student area census Hazardous Waste Proximity 96 tracts and for decades has been home to numerous 80-90 percentile`70-80 percentile Toxic Releases to Air 95 industries with toxic emissions and hazardous byproducts Diesel Particulate Matter 94 60-70 percentile Air Toxics Respiratory HI 94 Mill Creek near the school is at a higher risk of toxicity due 50-60 percentile Stream Toxicity/Pollution 94 to increased exposure to pollutants Less than 50 percentile RMP Facility Proximity 93 i Data not available Underground StorageTanks 91 AirToxics Cancer Risk 89 Trucks routes surround Mill Creek MS, particularly its j Traffic Proximity 88 frontage on Central Ave Ozone 86 Particulate Matter 2.5 67 Kent has the highest air pollution in the Puget Sound,as Lead Paint 64 measured by particulate matter Photo renderings by Hutteball+Oremus • - - • • 4 a S 1 School Project Total Cost: $20 million s i ■ Equity Benefits:Mill Creek Middle School students deserve the - •. • same opportunity to learn and thrive as well as access to the same athletic and recreational benefits experienced elsewhere in the region. . . - ■ Ecological Benefits:Pollution currently spills into the creek, from poorly landscaped lots,without the benefit of slowing storm and flood water.Flood storage and stormwater ponds will provide much needed improved ecological function. ■ Health Benefits:The area surrounding Mill Creek is identified , as an area with insufficient publicly available playfields.The _ school,which serves disadvantaged students with limited transportation options,provides a prime opportunity to provide - a quality recreational facility for this community. ■ Economic Development Benefits:Nearby businesses and properties are constrained from reinvesting and expanding — ' ` ' ` ` ! due to limited access to compensatory flood and storm water facilities.The City also needs to grow the tax base revenue in �. b its downtown urban growth center near federal transportation << , investments such as the Sounder commuter rail station and the RapidRide I-Line bus route.Without this federal investment, community change is hampered,and federal floodplain requirements will be too burdensome to meet one small parcel °r at a time. , •• , ,• , , We are seeking an investment in our most underserved middle school so our students have safer experiences commuting and can focus on i learning.Most importantly,they deserve an elevated play field to allow them access to physical fitness education and to participate in athletics at a level equal to their peers in the region. A i i ,r; • �. m i