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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 3 SAFET AFETY & SECURIT Y & SECURITY Y 2 GRADE L GRADE LEV EVEL EL REAL REALIGNMENT & GR IGNMENT & GROWTH TH

WHA WHAT IS A BOND EL T IS A BOND ELECTION? ECTION?

• 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
• perating budget, or for teacher salaries.
• Gives a community the opportunity to vote on paying for the

construction and renovation of public school facilities.

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BA BACK CKGR GROUND ON THE PR OUND ON THE PROCESS OCESS

May 2013 Bond Unsuccessful; Needs still exist Gathered Feedback Engaged an Architect Comprehensive District-Wide Facility Assessment Demographic Study Community Survey, Parent & Staff Surveys Formed Facility Advisory of Citizens, Teachers & Students (FACTS) Committee FACTS Studied Needs and Made Recommendation Board Called Bond Election

STUDENT GR STUDENT GROWTH TH

Strong growth in the DFW housing market is trending into Parker County, and it is projected that WISD will grow by 782 students within the next 10 years.

7,200 7,400 7,600 7,800 8,000 8,200 8,400 8,600

2014/15 2019/20 2024/25

+782 +298 7,735

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 Compliance Issues (all are included in bond) Repair/ Replacement Issues (some are included in bond) Cosmetic Issues (none are included in bond)

Ashtin Ballard Emma Beaird Donna Black Amy Bonnett Linda Bourland Lisa Coleman Amy Crippen Carrie Ellis Brad Goss

• Dr. Tim Huggins
• Dr. Zane Kemp

Brian Lixey Kelley Long Frank Martin Rick McKinney Leo Neely Prissy Neely Ramalou Prince Zan Prince Michele Snow James Tate Courtney Taylor John Thielepape Clif Tramel Amy White Lorri Williams Trey Woodard

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.

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

Failing exterior masonry (Crockett E.S.) Damaged grade beam at corner, as well as missing cast downspout boot (Weatherford NGC)

DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES

PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S

Lighting systems non-compliant with energy efficiency standards (Curtis E.S.) Outdated air handling unit (Weatherford NGC.)

DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES

PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S

Non-accessible entrance (Curtis E.S.) Non-compliant courtyard surface (Curtis E.S.)

DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES

PR PROP 1: OP 1: EXISTING F EXISTING FACIL CILIT ITY IMPR Y IMPROVEMENT EMENTS S

Fire alarm system past useful lifecycle and in need of fire sprinkler system installation (Austin E.S.) Electrical service panels needing connection to surge protection device (Tison M.S.)

DEFICIENCY EXA DEFICIENCY EXAMPLES MPLES

Proposition T Proposition Two:

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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

10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years

Length of time level sustains enrollment with given capacity:

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 walk and major soil erosion Deterioration of aging infrastructure

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 21st century learning
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• 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)

TI TISO SON MIDDL MIDDLE SCHOOL E SCHOOL ADDITIONS ADDITIONS

Proposition Three: Proposition Three: Sa Safety & Secur ty & Security a ity at All Ca t All Campuses mpuses

PR PROP 3: OP 3: SAFET

AFETY & SECURIT Y & SECURITY A Y AT AL T ALL C CAMPUSES AMPUSES

• Construction of controlled entrances to improve

security at all campuses

• Reconfiguration of internal spaces in order to house

administration at the front entrance

• Visitors will be required to report to campus office and

present ID before accessing main parts of the school

VISIT ISITOR ARRIV OR ARRIVES A ES AT T MAIN ENTRANCE MAIN ENTRANCE VISIT ISITOR MUST OR MUST ENTER THR ENTER THROUGH OUGH OFFIC OFFICE E DOOR T DOOR TO O CL CLASSR ASSROOMS IS OOMS IS LO LOCKED

VISITOR CHECKS IN WITH PHOTO ID ACCESS GRANTED

ACCESS GRANTED

SIMPL SIMPLE SOL E SOLUTION UTION

• Simple solutions require minimal construction and will be

implemented at campuses where administration is currently housed at the front of the building.

• For example, the Weatherford High School administrative
• ffices are currently located at the building’s main

entrance, which requires less internal reconfiguration and will cost an estimated $264,000.

COMPL COMPLEX SOL EX SOLUTION UTION

• Complex solutions require the reconfiguration of internal

spaces in order to bring the administrative offices to the front of the building for better surveillance and control of visitor entry.

• For example, the Curtis Elementary School administrative
• ffices are located further into the building, which will

require construction to relocate the office at the main entrance of the building and will cost an estimated $1,452,000.

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PR PROPOSED PR OPOSED PROJECT TIMEL OJECT TIMELINE INE

PROPOSITION #1 EXISTING FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSITION #2 NEW HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPOSITION #2 SIXTH GRADE ADDITION TO TISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2015 2016 2017

May Aug. Dec. Feb. May Aug. Dec. Feb. May Aug. Dec.

OPENS AUGUST 2016 OPENS AUGUST 2016 OPENS AUGUST 2017 OPENS AUGUST 2017 PROPOSITION #3 SAFETY & SECURITY AT ALL CAMPUSES

Design Construction

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MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS (M&O)

Daily operations: teacher salaries, text books, electricity, fuel, supplies, etc.

$1 $1.17

TAX INF AX INFORMA ORMATION TION

Your school taxes involve two figures:

INTEREST & SINKING (I&S)

Used for debt repayment; bond elections only affect this rate.

$0. $0.21 WISD’S CURRENT TAX RATE $1 $1.38 38

WISD T WISD TAX RA AX RATE HIST TE HISTOR ORY Y

$1.49 $1.50 $1.50 $1.37 $1.04 $1.04 $1.04 $1.17 $1.17 $1.17 $1.17 $0.21 $0.24 $0.28 $0.32 $0.36 $0.36 $0.36 $0.23 $0.23 $0.22 $0.21

$0.00 $0.20 $0.40 $0.60 $0.80 $1.00 $1.20 $1.40 $1.60 $1.80 $2.00 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

I&S M&O

$1.70 $1.74 $1.78 $1.69 $1.40 $1.40 $1.40 $1.40 $1.40 $1.39 $1.38

The WISD Board of Trustees has reduced the tax rate on four separate occasions in the last 8 years totaling 40 cents, from $1.78 in 2006-2007 to $1.38 in 2014-15.

ESTIMA ESTIMATED T TED TAX IMP AX IMPACT CT

Tax impact of total bond proposal is anticipated to be 11 cents for a total tax rate of $1.49.

HOME V HOME VAL ALUE* UE*

ES ESTIMA TIMATED MONTHL TED MONTHLY Y TAX IMP AX IMPACT CT $50,000 $3.21 $100,000 $7.79 $150,000 $12.38 $200,000 $16.96 $250,000 $21.54 $300,000 $26.13

*Calculations assume state-mandated $15,000 homestead exemption.

HOMEO HOMEOWNERS A WNERS AGE 65 & O GE 65 & OVER ER

• Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the

residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older who has filed an exemption application, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

• This excludes the value of any new improvements, such as

additions or renovations that increase the value of such homestead.

EXAMPL EXAMPLE PR E PROPERT OPERTY BIL Y BILL

TAX CEIL AX CEILING ING $15,000 HOMESTEAD $15,000 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION EXEMPTION

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VOTING INF TING INFORMA ORMATION TION EARL EARLY V Y VOTING TING

Monday, April 27 – Tuesday, May 5, 2015

EL ELECTION D ECTION DAY Y

Saturday, May 9, 2015 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please visit www.RooBond.com for more information

• n locations, dates and times for voting.

VOTING INF TING INFORMA ORMATION TION

• You must be a registered voter that

resides within WISD boundaries in order to be eligible to vote in this election.

• The last day to register to vote is

Thursday, April 9, 2015.

• Registered voters are now required to

present an approved form of photo ID when voting in person.

QUES QUESTIONS IONS?

For more information on the proposed bond election and to submit questions online, visit: www www.R .RooBo Bond.co nd.com