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May 23, 2024 Page 2 a. The Property uniquely meets the needs of the applicant with many of the characteristics sought after for development of a school. Adjacent to the City’s Wyncrest neighborhood, the Project seeks to address the need for accessible educational and spiritual facilities while reinvigorating an existing industrial building within the community. The unique layout of Property within the existing office complex allows for the school and church to function in concert with the surround office uses while integrating a new use that is also consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. b. Serving the City and its Community are at the heart of the School’s mission. The School’s mission is to encourage the next generation of students to live in faith, build moral character and leadership and while encouraging a strong sense of social responsibility. Graduates engage in the regular rhythms of prayer, worship, reflection and study that sustain one’s spiritual life. School curriculum requires students to serve people in need beyond their community and provides the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual benefits of being responsible to and for others. Students are not only challenged academically but are driven to engage in global challenges from a religious perspective. Students mature in their relationship with God in a rigorous academic environment and grow to understand role of religion and spirituality in our complex world. Investment in and reuse of the Property will allow the School to function on one campus, and the benefits of a single campus are significant. Having all grade levels on one campus allows for a cohesive educational experience from early childhood through adolescence. This continuity can facilitate smoother transitions between grade levels, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among students, teachers, and families. Consolidating resources such as facilities, staff expertise, and support services can lead to more efficient operations and cost savings. For example, specialized facilities like science labs, sports facilities, and libraries can be shared among different grade levels, maximizing their utilization. Older students can serve as role models and mentors for younger ones, fostering leadership skills and a sense of responsibility, while younger students may benefit from interacting with older peers and learning from their experiences. Similarly, the single-campus model can facilitate the implementation of a holistic approach to education that considers students' developmental needs across different age groups. Educators can coordinate curriculum, teaching methodologies, and support services more effectively to address the diverse needs of students at various stages of their educational journey. A one-campus approach also meaningfully supports our families- having all children in the same location can simplify logistics for families, reducing the challenges associated with transporting children to multiple campuses for drop-off, pick-up, and extracurricular activities.