BOND ELECTION MAY 11, 2013 The information in this presentation provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the pending $79.5 million bond election for Coppell ISD.
BOND HISTORY 1985 $25 million School Site/Buildings 1990 $29.5 million School Buildings/Renovations 1994 $41.47 million School Buildings/Renovations/Expansions 1999 $49.875 million Expansions/Renovations/Technology 2006 $50 million Land Acquisition/Technology/Renovations 2009 $55.9 million Technology Equipment & Infrastructure, HVAC & Energy Management, Campus Improvements & Maintenance, Bond Note Conversion
RESULTS ¡ 7 successful bond elections since 1985 ¡ Most recent - May 2009 (pass rate 81.08%) ¡ Why? 1. History of student success (academics, athletics, fine & performing arts) The image cannot be displayed. Your computer may not have enough memory to open the image, or the image may have been corrupted. Restart your computer, and then open the file again. If the red x still appears, you may have to delete the image and then insert it again. 2. Community support 3. Scalable facilities 4. Visionary Board
WHY WAS ELECTION CALLED? ¡ In response to work of 44 member committee (worked 6 mos. following L.Y. Symposium & Facility Committee) ¡ Enrollment at Valley Ranch Elementary 1. 500 in 2008 / 660+ in 2013 2. Currently busing 750 elem. students out of VR area 3. 2011 redistricting efforts only temporary 4. Many VR students unable to participate in district ’ s philosophy of “ neighborhood schools ” ¡ Additional New Developments (approx. 1,700 Single Family units, not including Multi-Family Cypress Waters Development).
BOND STEERING COMMITTEE Anne Tatum - Cha hairman Brianna Hinojosa-Flores Ajay Barve Tim Hogan Michelle Bauer Stephen Jackson Dr. Doug Bedichek Johnny Johnson Michelle Behm Tommy Joplin Nichole Bentley Cliff Long Dr. Terri Burrows Alan Moore Greg Craver Venkat Nallanthighal Elizabeth Chappell Earl Nesbitt Carrie Clark Amanda O ’ Neal Bianca Coker Bob Pickrell Alice Donaldson Michelle Pitman Kara Dunn Aanchal Prakash Dr. David Erb Maureen Pranske Jeff Fink Ken Randolph Lee Foreman Lan Rogers Christi Greene Sandra Skrepnek Sapna Gupta Paul Stephen Lisa Hackl Teresa Thompson Ron Hansen Roya Tompkins Kimberly Henley Kim Westcott School Board Members : Judy Barbo and Amy Dungan Advisory Members: 9 CISD staff members and 2 representatives from SHW Group Architects Professional Backgrounds : Real Estate Technology Construction Financial Planning Accounting Actuary Legal Data Management Marketing Medical Banking
BOND COMMITTEE PROCESS Serve the CISD Board & Administration in a temporary, advisory capacity re: viability of May bond ¡ Began w/District Symposium Fall 2011 ¡ Facility Sub-Committee Followed Spring 2012 ¡ Bond Steering Committee Formed Fall 2012 ¡ Viewed Preliminary List of Needs & Prioritized ¡ Conducted Site Visits ¡ Attended Various Presentations ¡ Finalized Bond Capacity & Capital List for Board Consideration
7 PROJECT CATEGORIES
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ¡ School (includes architect, contractor, contingency, etc.) ¡ Equipment, furniture, books ¡ Technology (includes $175K for fiber network) ¡ Buses Total $20,985,000
TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT ¡ Fiber Optic Cable Upgrades ¡ Backup Power System ¡ Matching Funds (PTOs/PTSOs) ¡ Computer Upgrades/Replacements Total $12,000,000
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY ¡ Campus Entry Security Solutions ¡ Surveillance Camera Replacements/Additions ¡ Card Access Upgrades & Additions ¡ Exterior Wall Lighting Replacements ¡ Burglar Alarm Upgrades Total $1,026,000
FUTURE-READY LEARNING UPGRADES & RENOVATIONS FOR ALL CAMPUSES ¡ Flexible Learning Spaces for Increased Personalized Learning ¡ Blended Learning Labs ¡ Adaptable Furniture Total $9,200,000
BAND, LIBRARY, AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/ IMPROVEMENTS ¡ Band Instruments ¡ Library Books/Materials ¡ Maintenance Equipment/Vehicles ¡ Classroom Furniture/Equipment Total $3,786,400
CHS EXPANSION AND RENOVATION (INCLUDES ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR & CONTINGENCY) ¡ Multi-Purpose Competition & P.E. Gym/Arena, Dance Studio, Wrestling, Turf Room Expansion & Offices ¡ Kitchen/Café Renovation ¡ Storage, Showers, Locker-rooms & Laundry Total $27,100,000
CAMPUS MAINTENANCE PROJECTS & MECHANICAL RENOVATIONS ¡ Carpet, Roof & HVAC Replacements ¡ Restroom/Shower Renovations ¡ Gym Floor Refurbish/Replacements ¡ Water Fountains/Sinks ¡ Energy Management Controls ¡ Infrastructure Development § (NL 70 acres) ¡ Bleacher & Stadium Light Replacements ¡ Contractor & Architect Fees, Contingency, Bonding, etc. Total $11,902,600
SUMMARY BY CATEGORY Projected 4 years for completion (btw summer 2013-summer 2016) of the 74 projects included in the package that will touch all campuses New Elementary School $20,985,000 Technology Infrastructure and Equipment $12,000,000 Campus Safety and Security $1,026,000 Campus Learning and Upgrades & Renovations $9,200,000 Band, Library & Classroom Instr. Materials/Improvements $3,786,400 CHS Expansion & Renovations $27,100,000 Campus Maintenance Projects/Mechanical Renovations $11,902,600 Less Bond Savings 2009 $(6,500,000) GRAND TOTAL $79,500,000 NOTE: Total includes Architectural, Engineering, and Contractor Contingency Fees
BOND MONEY VS. M&O DOLLARS ¡ Frees up M&O for personnel (83.3% of M&O budget) ¡ Approx. 20.4% of M&O money leaves district due to Recapture (Robin Hood). This number has decreased over the last several years but so has State Aid. ¡ Bond money not subject to Recapture
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT MY SCHOOL TAXES? ¡ Assumes up to $0.0611 cent increase in debt service tax rate ¡ Citizens that hold a “65 Home Home Monthl hly Yearly Ye and over exemption” will Va Value* Increas Incre ase Increas Incre ase have no impact to their $175,000 $8.15 $97.76 tax rate $200,000 $9.42 $113.04 $276,000 $13.29 $159.47 *Assumes $15,000 homestead $350,000 $17.06 $204.69 exemption $500,000 $24.70 $296.34
WHEN AND WHERE CAN I VOTE? Early V Voting Ap April 2 29-May 7 7 April 29- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Town Center (City Hall) May 4 May 2 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Mockingbird, Pinkerton, Valley Ranch, Wilson May 3 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Lakeside and Coppell High School May 4 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Coppell High School and CMS West May 5 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Town Center (City Hall) May 6 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Town Center (City Hall) 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Austin May 7 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Denton Creek Voters can vote at any location in Dallas County during early voting.
ELECTION DAY MAY 11, 2013 Election D Day V Voting 7: 7:00 a.m a.m – – 7 7:00 p p.m. Location Precinct Number Cimarron R Recreation C Center 201 Red River Trail 2074, 2 2601, 2 2603 & & 2 2605 Irving, TX 75063 Coppell T Town C Center ( (City H Hall) 2800, 2 2801, 2 2802, 2 2803, 2 2804, 2 2805, 2 2806, 255 W. Parkway Blvd. 2807, 2 2808, 2 2810, 2 2910, 2 2911 Coppell, TX 75019 Mustang P Park R Rec C Center 2223 Kinwest Parkway 4635, 4 4636, 4 4644, 4 4645, & & 4 4647 Irving, TX 75063 Tho homas H Hailey E Elementary S Scho hool 3601 Cheyenne Street 4644 4644 Irving, TX 75062 On Election Day, voters MUST VOTE at their precinct location.
REGISTER TO VOTE DEADLINE APRIL 11 ¡ The deadline to register to vote is Thu Thur., Ap April 11 il 11 ¡ Visit DallasCountyVotes.org to find: § Am I registered? § Voter registration application § Find my precinct § Change name or address online
QUESTIONS? For more info go to www.coppellisd.com/bond2013 Produced by the Coppell ISD Department of Communications & Public Relations
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