MA MAY 20 Y 2015 BOND PR 15 BOND PROPOS OPOSAL AL The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a $74.9 million bond election to be held May 9 to address three main areas: 1 EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S 2 GRADE L GRADE LEV EVEL EL REAL REALIGNMENT & GR IGNMENT & GROWTH TH 3 SAFET AFETY & SECURIT Y & SECURITY Y
WHA WHAT IS A BOND EL T IS A BOND ELECTION? ECTION? • Gives a community the opportunity to vote on paying for the construction and renovation of public school facilities. • Bond proceeds can be used for the construction and renovation of facilities, the acquisition of land and the purchase of capital items such as equipment. • It CANNOT be used as part of the general operating budget, or for teacher salaries.
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BA BACK CKGR GROUND ON THE PR OUND ON THE PROCESS OCESS May 2013 Bond Engaged an Architect Unsuccessful; Gathered Feedback Needs still exist Comprehensive District-Wide Community Survey, Demographic Study Facility Assessment Parent & Staff Surveys Formed Facility Advisory of FACTS Studied Needs and Board Called Bond Election Citizens, Teachers & Students Made Recommendation (FACTS) Committee
STUDENT GR STUDENT GROWTH TH +782 Strong growth in the DFW 8,600 8,400 housing market is trending into 8,200 +298 Parker County, and it is 8,000 projected that WISD will grow 7,800 7,600 by 782 students within the 7,735 7,400 next 10 years. 7,200 2014/15 2019/20 2024/25
COMPREHENSIV COMPREHENSIVE F E FACIL CILIT ITY ASSESSMENT Y ASSESSMENT • Architects and engineers assessed all 1.5 million square feet of WISD, examining 25 different components at each campus. • Identified deficiencies and served as a foundation for bond planning efforts
COMPREHENSIV COMPREHENSIVE F E FACIL CILIT ITY ASSESSMENT Y ASSESSMENT Deficiencies placed into three categories: Life Safety/Code Repair/ Cosmetic Compliance Replacement Issues Issues Issues (all are included in (some are included (none are included bond) in bond) in bond)
FACT CTS COMMITTEE S COMMITTEE The Facility Advisory of Citizens, Teachers and Students (FACTS) Committee was made up of local citizens, civic and business leaders, students, parents and school staff. Ashtin Ballard Dr. Zane Kemp James Tate Emma Beaird Brian Lixey Courtney Taylor Donna Black Kelley Long John Thielepape Amy Bonnett Frank Martin Clif Tramel Linda Bourland Rick McKinney Amy White Lisa Coleman Leo Neely Lorri Williams Amy Crippen Prissy Neely Trey Woodard Carrie Ellis Ramalou Prince Brad Goss Zan Prince Dr. Tim Huggins Michele Snow
FACT CTS COMMITTEE S COMMITTEE • Studied and prioritized over $200 million of district needs • Toured district facilities, studied a district- wide facility assessment, growth projections, grade configuration data and district financial information • Recommended four priorities that were further studied by the Board of Trustees and reduced to three single propositions for voters to consider
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MA MAY 20 Y 2015 BOND PR 15 BOND PROPOS OPOSAL AL PROPOSITION ONE: Existing Facility Improvements $18,800,000 PROPOSITION TWO: Grade Level Realignment & Growth $49,500,000 PROPOSITION THREE: Safety & Security at All Campuses $6,600,000 TOTAL BOND PROPOSAL: $74,900,000
Proposition One: Proposition One: Existin Existing F g Facility Impr cility Improvemen ements ts District-wide upgrades to major building systems that exceed the limits of the district’s operating budget
PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S • The average age of WISD schools is 30-years-old. • The plan includes upgrades and improvements to: – Comply with current codes and requirements – Increase safety and security – Make facilities more energy efficient – Extend the life of each facility
PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S • District-wide upgrades to major building systems that exceed the limits of the district’s operational budget, like heating and air conditioning, lighting and electrical • Improvements to exterior issues including masonry, concrete and site drainage • Renovations to aging facilities for compliance with building code and the Americans with Disabilities Act • Safety and security upgrades including fire alarm replacements, access control systems, classroom intruder function door hardware and security cameras
PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES Failing exterior masonry (Crockett E.S.) Damaged grade beam at corner, as well as missing cast downspout boot (Weatherford NGC)
PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES Lighting systems non-compliant with energy efficiency Outdated air handling unit (Weatherford NGC.) standards (Curtis E.S.)
PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES Non-accessible entrance (Curtis E.S.) Non-compliant courtyard surface (Curtis E.S.)
PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES Fire alarm system past useful lifecycle and in need of Electrical service panels needing connection to surge fire sprinkler system installation (Austin E.S.) protection device (Tison M.S.)
Proposition T Proposition Two: o: Gr Grade L de Level R el Rea ealign lignmen ment & Gr t & Growth wth
PR PROP 2: OP 2: GRADE L GRADE LEV EVEL EL REAL REALIGNMENT & GR IGNMENT & GROWTH TH Length of time level sustains enrollment with given capacity: 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years
WHY REAL WHY REALIGN? IGN? Realigning elementary schools to K-5 and middle schools to 6-8 will: • Provide better alignment with age-appropriate curriculum and state accountability standards • Eliminate need to transport sixth graders to middle schools for advanced classes and fine arts • Provide space for student growth over the next decade at the elementary school level • Eliminate need to build a new elementary campus • Remove students from portable buildings
PR PROP 2: OP 2: GRADE L GRADE LEV EVEL EL REAL REALIGNMENT & GR IGNMENT & GROWTH TH New Hall Middle School serving Grades 6-8 $41,100,000 Sixth Grade Addition to Tison Middle School $8,400,000
NEW HAL NEW HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL Why replace Hall MS instead of renovate it? • Addition/Renovation: $31.3 million = 20 year lifespan – To renovate and add sixth grade to the existing Hall Middle School, built in 1967, bring it up to modern standards and requirements and to create an equitable environment to Tison Middle School would cost $31.3 million and extend the life of the facility by 20 years. • New Construction: $41.1 million = 50+ year lifespan – Therefore, the district is proposing to replace the existing facility with a new school at its current location to serve grades 6-8 at a cost of $41.1 million and with a 50+ year lifecycle.
EXISTING HAL EXISTING HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL Does not comply with the handicap accessibility standards or current • building codes Classrooms and science labs are undersized per state standards • Poor pavement conditions and surface drainage issues • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and roofing systems are inefficient and • have met their useful lifecycle Structural damage to the foundation and framing systems throughout • Visible deterioration and aging of interior conditions •
EXISTING HAL EXISTING HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL Major cracks in the grade beam and concrete Deterioration of aging infrastructure walk and major soil erosion
EXISTING HAL EXISTING HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL Age-related deterioration and major cracks Surface drainage issues
EXISTING HAL EXISTING HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL Overcrowding of hallways and public areas Crowding of classrooms
NEW HAL NEW HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL • Serve Grades 6–8 • Build on existing site • Energy efficient and economical design • Supports technology and 21 st century learning opportunities • Controlled entrance and latest in security technology, including access control and surveillance
NEW HAL NEW HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL • Will be constructed adjacent to the existing building avoiding disruption to the instructional environment • The existing structure will be demolished over a summer with final site work, drives and parking completed for an August 2017 opening • Existing stand alone gymnasium will remain as a practice gym for cost savings
NEW HAL NEW HALL MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL
SIXTH GRADE ADDITION T SIXTH GRADE ADDITION TO TISON MIDDL O TISON MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL • Will also serve Grades 6 – 8 • Controlled entry for campus safety and security • Access control and security camera upgrades • Traffic flow improvements • Track and field improvements (equity to new Hall MS)
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