1	"Citizens Committee" Citizens Committee Organizational Meeting November 14, 2006
2	Agenda Why are we here? What have we done? Where are we now? Where are we going?
3	Why are we here? Demographic info from PASA Enrollment may exceed capacity in Waller ISD elementary and middle schools in the next few years Roberts Road Elementary is currently exceeding its capacity Your involvement is needed to help determine how to meet the needs of our children
4	Enrollment vs. Capacity
5	Waller ISD Enrollment Since 1995
6	What have we done? In the last 10 years the community has voted to: Build two schools Renovate and expand existing campuses Add technology
7	Fall 1998 The new Waller High School opened with 1127 students
8	Fall 2002 Fields Store Elementary opened with 468 students, which allowed fourth grade to be added to three other elementary schools
9	Fall 2002 An addition to Schultz Middle School allowed 724 fifth and sixth graders to start the school year
10	Spring 2006 The new addition to Waller High School was completed
11	Waller ISD Historical Tax Rate
12	Area Tax Rate Comparison
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14	Where are we now? Highest ever TAKS scores 4 Texas Education Agency “Recognized” or “Exemplary” campuses for three consecutive years 14 TEA Gold Performance Acknowledgements in 2006 Numerous state and national academic and athletic awards
15	Successes! Sweepstakes winning marching and concert bands Award-winning theatre arts and choirs
16	and more Successes! $1.8 million in scholarships were awarded in 2006 Growing after-school and extended year programs Expanding vocational technology programs
17	Where are we going? Houston continues to encroach on Waller ISD Three large subdivisions are under construction in the southeastern part of Waller ISD Rapid growth continues in the northeast of the District Waller ISD’s elementary schools are at 89% capacity
18	Projected 2009 K-8 Enrollment
19	Projected 2009 K-8 Enrollment by Grade Group
20	Projected 2009 Enrollment by Campus
21	What do we want to happen? Organize a citizens committee to study: Current facilities evaluation Projected enrollment, growth rate, and grade structure Financial research, funding, cost of construction, and tax rate Subcommittees as needed
22	Proposed Sequence of Events… Organize a Citizens Committee and sub-committees Study groups develop reports Study group leaders summarize reports Committee presents summary and recommendations to the Board Board action on recommendations
23	Continued… If construction is chosen: Design and planning Community action (bond election) Call for, receive, and evaluate proposals Construction Opening of facility or facilities
24	Planning Process
25	Timeline
26	Throughout all phases of this process, information will be provided to the community through: www.waller.isd.esc4.net Area newspapers Students’ take home flyers Mass mailing Call us at 936.931.4078 or 936.931.3685
27	Summary Why are we here? Enrollment continues to grow What have we done? Built two new schools, and expanded and renovated other campuses Results: Tremendous student achievement
28	Where are we going? You will help decide the direction of Waller ISD Your involvement is needed to help determine how to meet the needs of our children