1	"May 12" May 12, 2007 Waller ISD Bond Proposal
2	Committee Background Nov. 14, 2006 a large group of community members gathered at Waller High School where WISD Superintendent Richard McReavy shared the results of a demographic study done by Population and Survey Analysts (PASA). Following the meeting, three citizens’ committees were formed to discuss: Financial Planning Committee Existing Facilities Planning Committee Capacity (enrollment, growth, and grade structure) Planning Committee During the months of Nov., Dec. and Jan. the committees met a total of 8 times and had multiple conversations with architectural and financial consultants. Feb. 19, 2007, the citizens’ committees presented their final recommendations to the Board of Trustees The Board met in special sessions March 1 & 7 to discuss the committees’ recommendations and develop a facilities improvement plan March 11, 2007 the Board unanimously approved a $49,290,000 facilities improvement plan to present to voters The vote will be held May 12, 2007
3	Community Growth
4	Grade Structure Evolution 1976 – 1980: K-6, 7-8, 9-12 1981 – 1984: K-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 1985 – 1989: Information Not Available 1990 – 1992: PreK-5, 6-7, 8-12 1993 – 1998: PreK-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 1998 – 2002: PreK-3, 4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 2002 – 2006: PreK-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12
5	Grade Structure Survey
6	Proposed Grade Structure
7	Current Enrollment vs. Capacity
8	Student Population Forecast Proposed Grade Structure
9	Impact of Recommendations High School: No impact until 2016 Middle School: No impact until 2016 Elementary School: 2009 – 1 elementary school needed 2012 – 1 elementary school needed 2016 – 1 elementary school needed ***According to PASA, if grade structure is NOT realigned, WISD will need: 2009 – 1 elementary school 2011 – 1 elementary school and 1 middle school 2016 – 1 junior high school
10	New Elementary School
11	New Elementary School The new elementary school would be located somewhere in the east part of the district where most student growth is occurring and it could accommodate student growth and relieve capacity issues at Roberts Road Elementary, Holleman Elementary, and Fields Store Elementary Site to be determined “Re-siteing” an existing elementary will save money and improve quality
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13	Umland Building
14	Umland Building - Option A (Install covered walkway and renovations)
15	Transportation Department
16	Technology Addition
17	Technology Addition
18	Current District Stadium Built in 1964 when WISD had 2A enrollment Seating for 3,500 Lacks adequate spectator and bus parking Safety and security issues Not up to current ADA requirements Lacks sufficient amount of restrooms Lacks sufficient space for concessions Inadequate dressing facilities for varsity, sub-varsity, and junior high sports
19	New District Stadium Seating for 10,000 New Press Box Ticket Booth Elevator Stairs/Ramps Concessions Turff Field Parking Site Work Field House Running Track Restrooms Total Estimate: $17,146,000
20	Community Events Football Band Drill Team Cheerleaders Choir ROTC Family and Friends Sub-Varsity and Junior High Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Soccer Track & Field Playoff Games Marching Band Competition
21	New District Stadium
22	Construction/Maintenance Summary Totals
23	Financial Planning Committee Summary This is the optimum time for a bond program due to multiple elements: The retirement of old bonds Moody’s AAA Bond Rating Bond sales rates Increased value of property M&O rate decreasing due to state mandates
24	Estimate of Taxable Value
25	Visualization of Tax Rate
26	Tax Impact for Average Homeowner (home valued at $100,000)
27	Existing Debt Allotment Legislation HB 1922 This bill would amend the Education Code to include bonds in which payments were made in the 2006-2007school year as eligible for assistance under the Existing Debt Allotment program The bill was voted favorably from the committee
28	What will the money buy? A new elementary school Renovation/Conversion of Schultz Middle School to a sixth through eighth grade campus New technology office space A covered walkway between the east and west campuses of the junior high New District Stadium School Buses Additional space and equipment for Transportation Technology equipment Renovations at all campuses
29	When will the changes occur? The new elementary school and conversion of Schultz Middle School would be complete and ready to open in fall 2009 The opening of these two projects would coincide with the recommended grade structure realignment Construction of the new district stadium would begin after the completion of the last home game in fall 2007; the new facilities would be complete and ready to use in fall 2008
30	District Highlights For the last three years every elementary student in Waller ISD has attended a recognized or exemplary school Last year, WHS students received over $1.8 million in scholarships WHS offers 44 hours of dual college credit classes District-wide dual language program Sweepstakes Band and Choir; Championship Athletic programs; State-Recognized Drama Program In the Houston Area high school rankings, WHS received an upper tier ranking WJH district UIL Academic champions WISD registered 185 prospective teachers at its first annual Teacher Job Fair For the past 8 years, WISD has been named the safest school district in Harris County by the Harris County Juvenile Justice Department
31	When and Where to Vote Early Voting – WISD Administration Building April 30 – May 4 (Monday – Friday) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 7 – May 8 (Monday – Tuesday) 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Election Day – Waller Junior High (West Campus) May 12 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Not Registered to Vote? Register at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml
32	Attachments
33	Waller High School
34	Waller Junior High West Campus
35	Waller Junior High East Campus
36	Schultz Middle School
37	Jones Elementary
38	Fields Store Elementary
39	Holleman Elementary
40	Roberts Road Elementary
41	Transportation Continued (needed buses, routes, etc.)
42	Technology Continued (needed improvements)