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El Campo ISD Bond Referendum

El Campo ISD Bond Referendum. November 4, 2014. Early Voting: October 20 th – 31 st Voter registration thru October 6 th. Community Facilities Advisory Committee. Cassandra Moreno Heath Radley Ken Raska Gloria Ratcliff Ana Rodriguez Katie Rodriguez David Rose Susie Slattery

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El Campo ISD Bond Referendum

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  1. El Campo ISDBond Referendum November 4, 2014 Early Voting: October 20th – 31st Voter registration thru October 6th

  2. Community Facilities Advisory Committee • Cassandra Moreno • Heath Radley • Ken Raska • Gloria Ratcliff • Ana Rodriguez • Katie Rodriguez • David Rose • Susie Slattery • Kyle Smith • Jay Strasner • Donald Sutton • Christina Taylor • Wendy Valenta • George Willis, IV • Anisa Vasquez • Wendy Arrambide • Cathy Banda • Blake Barger • Daniel Berglund • Scott Blackburn • Tracy Braden • Bertina Carter • Rebecca Creevan • Kristi David • Chris Elliott • Melissa Erwin • Barbara Fonseca • Tina Gerberman • Keri Graff Adam Gusman Jack Halliburton John Hancock Byron Hlavinka Ann Hundl Royce Johnson Mary Jane Kaiser Britni Key Duane Korenek A.J. Kresta Jessica Lutrick Leon Macha Kate Manriquez Rick Martinez

  3. Community Facilities Sub Committees Elementary Schools Fine Arts Library FFA Athletics Finance

  4. “Best Course of Action” Additional Elementary Classrooms Renovations to High School Auditorium Construction of an Agriculture Education Project Center Demolition, Renovations and New Construction at Ricebird Stadium

  5. Elementary Classrooms Myatt Elementary continues to be overcrowded with twelve (12) “temporary” portable classrooms. Enrollment in 2003-2004 school year was 524 students. The 2013-2014 school year ended with 678 students. Smaller class size requirements necessitate additional classrooms.

  6. Elementary ClassroomsCommittee Recommendation Move first grade to the Hutchins Elementary Campus. Construct sixteen (16) new classrooms and a new cafeteria on the Hutchins campus. Renovate the existing cafeteria into classrooms for special education, computer labs, and music. Air condition the Hutchins gymnasium.

  7. Proposed Site Plan

  8. Proposed Classroom Wing 16 Additional Classrooms

  9. Proposed Cafeteria Cafeteria

  10. Auto Drop-off / Pick Up Area Auto Drop-Off / Pick Up

  11. Proposed Classroom Wing Cafeteria 16 Additional Classrooms Auto Drop-Off / Pick Up

  12. Proposed Bus Loop Bus Loading Zone and Additional Parking

  13. Hutchins Campus Additions 16 Additional Classrooms Cafeteria Bus Loading Zone and Additional Parking Auto Drop-Off / Pick Up

  14. Elementary ClassroomsOpinion of Probable Cost Classroom Addition Cafeteria Connecting Corridors Canopy at Bus Loop Canopy at Auto Loop Connecting Canopy Sidewalks and Stoops Cafeteria Delivery Fire Apparatus Drive On-Site Auto Stack On-Site Bus Drive Teacher Parking Security Fencing Renovation Owner Contingency Total Budget Estimate $3,264,474 $1,682,254 $133,833 $116,475 $157,306 $154,369 $103,703 $35,463 $88,176 $307,673 $109,036 $37,657 $23,152 $154,786 $636,838 $7,005,213

  15. High School Auditorium One of the original structures from the construction of the high school campus in 1952 – 1954. Use of the auditorium for elementary programs in addition to high school performing arts and other assemblies. Use of the auditorium as a community event center.

  16. High School AuditoriumCommittee Recommendation • District proceed with all proposed renovations to be funded with surplus fund balance, maintenance tax notes, and/or voter approved bonds. • Complete auditorium renovations to include: • New Proscenium Opening • Stage Floor • Stage and House Lighting • Acoustics and Sound System • Set and Costume Storage • Replace Seating • Renovations to Auditorium Entry and Restrooms • Construction of New Dressing Rooms • Exterior Renovations

  17. High School AuditoriumCMAR Guaranteed Maximum Price Opinion of Probable Cost $2,125,071 Guaranteed Maximum Price $1,945,206 Under Proposed Budget $179,865 To take advantage of guaranteed maximum price that was almost $180,000 less than anticipated, the Board voted to move forward with this project since the bids were only firm for 30 days. If the bond referendum passes the auditorium renovations will be paid from the total $14M in funds available. If the bond referendum fails the renovations will be paid from $2M currently available and the other projects will not be funded.

  18. Ag Education Project Center • Spring of 2013 Ag Teachers presented a proposal for construction of an Agriculture Education Project Center. • Proper housing for livestock projects • Laboratory facility for Advanced Animal Science, Livestock Production, and Principles of Agriculture courses • Training facility for leadership and career development skills • Spring 2014 District purchased five acres adjacent to middle school property for construction of facility

  19. Ag Education Project CenterPreliminary Site Plan

  20. Ag Education Project CenterCommittee Recommendation Construct a facility to accommodate current and future needs for housing FFA projects and agriculture education instruction. Facility constructed in a way that provides for a modern laboratory facility for teaching purposes. Facility designed with adequate site security and emphasis on maintaining sanitation and ease of waste disposal.

  21. Modern Teaching Facility

  22. Ag Education Project CenterPreliminary Design

  23. Front of Proposed Facility

  24. Classroom, Tack Room, and Restrooms Classroom

  25. Classroom, Tack Room, and Restrooms Tack and Feed Room Restroom

  26. Inside of ClassroomSafety and Security High Visibility

  27. Small Animal PensSanitation and Security Student Lockers Floor Drains

  28. Back of Proposed FacilityCovered Area for Large Animals

  29. Large Animal Pens

  30. Instruction, Exercise, and Wash Area

  31. Ag Education Project CenterOpinion of Probable Cost • Project Center Structure 75’ x 100’ with a 75’ x 50’ Shed • Pens constructed of pre-manufactured panels • Tack room, hay room and feed room • Utilities • Roadways and parking areas large enough to accommodate livestock trailers • Perimeter fencing • Security lighting • Sanitary waste disposal Total Budget Estimate $562,500 Committee has recommended a budget of $750,000.

  32. Ricebird Stadium Immediate need for new public restrooms to accommodate stadium capacity.

  33. Ricebird StadiumCommittee Recommendation Storage and restroom building constructed in 1950’s. Demolition of existing storage and restroom facility beneath home bleachers.

  34. Ricebird StadiumCommittee Recommendation Condition and age of building makes renovations beyond what could be considered economically feasible. Construction of new public restrooms.

  35. Ricebird StadiumHome Side Ladies Restroom Number of toilets is far less than what’s required by Building Code for stadium capacity.

  36. Ricebird StadiumHome Side Men's Restroom Restrooms are in a deplorable condition. Restrooms do not meet current handicap accessibility requirements.

  37. Ricebird Stadium Imminent need for a different dressing facility for freshmen athletes.

  38. Ninth Grade Field House Current ninth grade dressing room is not air conditioned. Combined dressing area is 1,000 sf. According to the current Building Code that should accommodate approximately 20 athletes. We have over 100 dress there daily.

  39. Ricebird StadiumCommittee Recommendation Renovation of current ninth grade field house for a storage facility. Renovation of existing field house to accommodate all sub-varsity athletes. Construction of a new varsity locker room in the same building with the new public restrooms.

  40. Schematic Design Covered Breezeway Coaches Area Visitors Restrooms Home Restrooms Varsity Locker Room

  41. Proposed Restrooms and Varsity Locker Room Home Restrooms Visitors Restrooms and Varsity Locker Room Covered Breezeway

  42. Proposed Restrooms and Varsity Locker Room

  43. Ricebird StadiumOpinion of Probable Cost Restroom Facility Athletic Field House Total Cost of Separate Facilities OPC for Single Building Increase in Project Cost 11.5% $1,214,000 $1,153,450 $2,367,450 $2,123,955 $243,495

  44. Financing

  45. Board Issues Maintenance Tax Notes • Principle and Interest on Maintenance Tax Notes are paid from General Operating Budget (M&O) rather than Debt Service Budget (I&S). • Maintenance Tax Notes cannot be used for “new” construction. • May 20th Board authorized the issuance of $2,700,000 in Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2014. • Refund Existing Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2005 • Paid Cost of Issuing Notes • $2 Million in “New” Money

  46. Board Orders Bond Election The ballot will allow voters to vote for or against this proposition: “The Issuance of $12,000,000 bonds for school buildings, school sites, and the levying of a tax in payment thereof.”

  47. Bond Election Financing Results Total Par Amount Total New Debt Service Maximum I&S Tax Rate Maximum I&S Increase Estimated increase above the projected 2014-2015 I&S tax rate of $0.138 Actual 2014-2015 I&S Rate is $0.13798 $12 million $20,649,900 $0.165 $0.027

  48. Tax Increase on $100,000 Homestead

  49. Tax Increase on $100,000 Homestead Last Year’s I&S Tax Rate Reduction of $0.0175 Maximum Increase $0.0271 Declines After 2019

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