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El Campo ISD Bond ReferendumNovember 4, 2014

Early Voting:

October 20th 31st

Voter registration thru October 6th Community Facilities Advisory CommitteeAdam GusmanJack HalliburtonJohn HancockByron HlavinkaAnn HundlRoyce JohnsonMary Jane KaiserBritni KeyDuane KorenekA.J. KrestaJessica LutrickLeon MachaKate ManriquezRick MartinezWendy ArrambideCathy BandaBlake BargerDaniel BerglundScott BlackburnTracy BradenBertina CarterRebecca CreevanKristi DavidChris ElliottMelissa ErwinBarbara FonsecaTina GerbermanKeri GraffCassandra MorenoHeath RadleyKen RaskaGloria RatcliffAna RodriguezKatie RodriguezDavid RoseSusie SlatteryKyle SmithJay StrasnerDonald SuttonChristina TaylorWendy ValentaGeorge Willis, IVAnisa VasquezCommunity Facilities Sub CommitteesElementary SchoolsFine ArtsLibraryFFAAthleticsFinanceBest Course of ActionAdditional Elementary ClassroomsRenovations to High School AuditoriumConstruction of an Agriculture Education Project CenterDemolition, Renovations and New Construction at Ricebird StadiumElementary ClassroomsMyatt 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.Elementary ClassroomsCommittee RecommendationMove 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.Proposed Site Plan

Proposed Classroom Wing

16 Additional ClassroomsProposed Cafeteria

CafeteriaAuto Drop-off / Pick Up Area

Auto Drop-Off / Pick Up Proposed Classroom Wing

16 Additional ClassroomsCafeteriaAuto Drop-Off / Pick Up Proposed Bus Loop

Bus Loading Zone and Additional ParkingHutchins Campus Additions

Bus Loading Zone and Additional ParkingCafeteria16 Additional ClassroomsAuto Drop-Off / Pick Up Elementary ClassroomsOpinion of Probable CostClassroom AdditionCafeteriaConnecting CorridorsCanopy at Bus LoopCanopy at Auto LoopConnecting CanopySidewalks and StoopsCafeteria DeliveryFire Apparatus DriveOn-Site Auto StackOn-Site Bus DriveTeacher ParkingSecurity FencingRenovationOwner ContingencyTotal 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

14High School AuditoriumOne 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.High School AuditoriumCommittee RecommendationDistrict 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 OpeningStage FloorStage and House LightingAcoustics and Sound SystemSet and Costume StorageReplace SeatingRenovations to Auditorium Entry and RestroomsConstruction of New Dressing RoomsExterior Renovations

High School AuditoriumCMAR Guaranteed Maximum PriceOpinion of Probable CostGuaranteed Maximum PriceUnder Proposed Budget$2,125,071$1,945,206$179,865To 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.Ag Education Project CenterSpring of 2013 Ag Teachers presented a proposal for construction of an Agriculture Education Project Center.Proper housing for livestock projectsLaboratory facility for Advanced Animal Science, Livestock Production, and Principles of Agriculture coursesTraining facility for leadership and career development skillsSpring 2014 District purchased five acres adjacent to middle school property for construction of facilityAg Education Project CenterPreliminary Site Plan

Ag Education Project CenterCommittee RecommendationConstruct 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.Modern Teaching Facility

Ag Education Project CenterPreliminary Design

Front of Proposed Facility

Classroom, Tack Room, and Restrooms

ClassroomClassroom, Tack Room, and Restrooms

Tack and Feed RoomRestroomInside of ClassroomSafety and Security

High VisibilitySmall Animal PensSanitation and Security

Floor DrainsStudent LockersBack of Proposed FacilityCovered Area for Large Animals

Large Animal Pens

Instruction, Exercise, and Wash Area

Ag Education Project CenterOpinion of Probable CostProject Center Structure 75 x 100 with a 75 x 50 ShedPens constructed of pre-manufactured panelsTack room, hay room and feed roomUtilitiesRoadways and parking areas large enough to accommodate livestock trailersPerimeter fencingSecurity lightingSanitary waste disposal

Total Budget Estimate$562,500

Committee has recommended a budget of $750,000.Ricebird StadiumImmediate need for new public restrooms to accommodate stadium capacity.

Ricebird StadiumCommittee RecommendationDemolition of existing storage and restroom facility beneath home bleachers.

Storage and restroom building constructed in 1950s.Ricebird StadiumCommittee RecommendationConstruction of new public restrooms.

Condition and age of building makes renovations beyond what could be considered economically feasible.Ricebird StadiumHome Side Ladies Restroom

Number of toilets is far less than whats required by Building Code for stadium capacity.Ricebird StadiumHome Side Men's Restroom

Restrooms are in a deplorable condition.Restrooms do not meet current handicap accessibility requirements.Ricebird StadiumImminent need for a different dressing facility for freshmen athletes.

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.Ricebird StadiumCommittee RecommendationRenovation 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.Schematic Design

Home RestroomsVisitors RestroomsCovered BreezewayVarsity Locker RoomCoaches AreaProposed Restrooms and Varsity Locker Room

Home RestroomsVisitors Restrooms and Varsity Locker RoomCovered BreezewayProposed Restrooms and Varsity Locker Room

Ricebird StadiumOpinion of Probable CostRestroom FacilityAthletic Field HouseTotal Cost of Separate FacilitiesOPC for Single BuildingIncrease in Project Cost 11.5%$1,214,000$1,153,450$2,367,450$2,123,955$243,495Financing

Board Issues Maintenance Tax NotesPrinciple 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 2005Paid Cost of Issuing Notes$2 Million in New MoneyBoard Orders Bond ElectionThe 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.

Bond Election Financing ResultsTotal Par AmountTotal New Debt ServiceMaximum I&S Tax RateMaximum 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

Tax Increase on $100,000 HomesteadCurrent2017Max IncreaseAverage Homestead Value$100,000$100,000Standard Homestead Exemption$15,000$15,000Taxable Value of Average Homestead$85,000$85,000Taxable Value per $100$850$850Maximum Tax Rate (2017; 2019)$0.1381$0.1652$0.0271Maximum Tax Increase (Annual)$117.39$140.42$23.13Maximum Tax Increase (Monthly)$9.78$11.70$1.92Maximum Tax Increase (Daily)$0.32$0.38$0.0649Tax Increase on $100,000 HomesteadTax YearTax RateActual Taxes2013$0.1556$132.262014$0.1381$117.392015$0.1645$139.832016$0.1652$140.422017$0.1645$139.832018$0.1652$140.422019$0.1645$139.832020$0.1650$140.252021$0.1648$140.082022$0.1642$139.572023$0.1648$140.08Reduction of $0.0175Maximum Increase $0.0271Declines After 2019Last Years I&S Tax RateBond Funds plus Funds AvailableProjectCostBalanceMaintenance Tax Notes and Bonds$14,000,000Elementary Classrooms$7,005,213$6,994,787Auditorium$1,945,206$5,049,581FFA Project Center$750,000$4,299,581Ricebird Stadium$2,123,955$2,175,625Instructional Technology Equipment$878,666$1,296,960Replace Student Work Stations$279,500$1,017,460Replace Infrastructure File Servers$55,150$962,310Replace Infrastructure Switches, etc.$620,993$341,317High School Parking Lot Renovations$407,750($66,433)Project BreakdownAnticipated Bond Funds ($12 M) plus Funds Available ($2 M Maintenance Tax Notes)Questions

Early VotingLocationsWharton Co. Library, El Campo BranchWharton Co. Annex, E. Milam St., Wharton

Dates and TimesOctober 20-24, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.October 27-29, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.October 30-31, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.General ElectionNovember 4th, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.Election Day Vote CentersWharton Civic CenterBoling Fire StationEast Bernard LibraryWharton County MuseumMeadow Lane Resource CenterChrist Lutheran ChurchHillje S.P.J.S.T HallSt. Roberts Catholic ChurchAll Voters can Vote at ANY locationFor More Information

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