1	"Citizens" Citizens’ Capacity Planning Committee (Enrollment, Growth, Grade Structure & Capacity) Interim Summary December 13, 2006
2	Perception
3	Committee Background This Citizens’ Committee was charged with studying and evaluating: Projected Enrollment Growth Rate Grade Structure Capacity Targets/Optimal School Size
4	Committee Meeting The Enrollment, Growth, Grade Structure & Capacity Committee met on the following dates: November 14, 2006 November 27, 2006 December 4, 2006
5	Committee Diversity
6	Grade Structure The Committee challenged itself to: Keep the conversations child-centric Recommending a grade structure that afforded every student the opportunity to achieve success
7	Current Grade Structure
8	Grade Structure Evolution Since 1976, WISD has modified its grade structure seven (7) times, primarily to address facility capacity issues.
9	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
10	Grade Structure Configurations Considered Option 1: K-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 Option 2: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Option 3: K-5, 6-8, 9, 10-12 Option 4: K-6, 7-9, 10-12
11	Current Enrollment vs. Capacity
12	Student Population Forecast Current Grade Structure
13	Grade Structure Survey
14	Grade Structure Considerations - Narrow Influence/impact that frequent student transition/turnover has on school and sense of community Influence/impact that frequent student transition/turnover has on parent involvement and participation Imposition of additional stress on students as a result of the frequent school transitions Degradation of student achievement during each transition year they experience (Note: Students typically gain back the achievement loss in the year following the transition year.)
15	Grade Structure Considerations - Broad Nature of the role model younger students receive from older students Capacity of facilities
16	Proposed Grade Structure
17	Student Population Forecast Alternative Grade Structure
18	Optimal School Size Elementary: 700-750 students Middle School: 900-1050 students High School: 2100-2250 students
19	Impact of Recommendations High School: No impact until 2016 Middle School: No impact until 2016 Elementary School: (1) New school needed immediately – 2009; (2) new school needed in 2012; (3) new school needed 2015
20	"Questions" Questions
21	"Citizens" Citizens’ Existing Facilities Planning Committee Interim Summary Dec. 13, 2006
22	Waller High School Complete fence for campus security Possibly a concrete wall near roadways Install key fob locks on outside of building (automatic locks for security)
23	Waller Junior High West Campus Replace lockers New bleachers in gym Electrical upgrade for technology New lay in 2x4 lights for hall and some classrooms Replace 2 A/C air handler units for auditorium and main hall Remove old Pep Center building Renovate exterior of building
24	Waller Junior High East Campus Complete roof repair New bleachers in gym Electrical upgrade for technology Replace lockers in east gym Replace outside doors Possible combine east and west campuses, and Umland building with enclosed walkway Consider working with the City of Waller to close road between buildings permanently Install lever type locks (for ADA purposes)
25	Umland Building Renovations needed throughout entire building
26	Schultz Middle School Electrical upgrade for technology Paint or install plastic laminate wall coverings in gym Depending on what grade levels will be housed in the building, renovations to accommodate will be needed Install new phone system Install key fob locks on outside of building (automatic locks for security)
27	Fields Store Elementary Install a small stand-by boiler for energy efficiency Complete fence for campus security Install a covered walkway to portable buildings Install key fob locks on outside of building (automatic locks for security)
28	Holleman Elementary Electrical upgrade for technology Install plastic laminate wall coverings for hall walls Renovate and/or add more bathrooms Install classroom doors
29	Jones Elementary Repair roof Paint interior and exterior of building Install one 10 ton roof-top A/C unit needed for main office area Install new PA system Install lever type locks (for ADA purposes)
30	Roberts Road Elementary Complete fence for campus security Install key fob locks on outside of building (automatic locks for security)
31	Transportation Department New fence for security Electrical Upgrade needed for technology Remove 10,000 gallon diesel tank from in ground Install new 10,000 gallon diesel tank above ground Build additional bus repair bay
32	Technology/Business/Tax Office Additional office space needed; current server room is too small for the equipment Additional A/C is needed for current server room
33	Football Stadium Renovate current location Additional seating Additional parking Additional lighting in rear of stadium for field events during track season Renovate field house Install surveillance Install new PA system
34	Questions/Suggestions
35	"Citizens" Citizens’ Financial Planning Committee Interim Summary Dec. 13, 2006
36	Estimate of Taxable Value
37	Financial Advisor Correspondence
38	Debt Service Information
39	Debt Service Information
40	Illustration of Annual Debt Service Tax
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48	Questions/Suggestions