HALLETTSVILLE ISD 2014 FACILITIES BOND PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENTS The Vision and Strategic Goal Elementary Need and Solution Junior High Need and Solution Financial Information Election Information

The STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE developed the following goal related to Safety & Facilities:

HISD has appropriate facilities and a comprehensive plan providing a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and community members. January 19, 2013

The Need

The Shared Vision of HISD developed by the strategic planning committee in January of 2013 states that:

Our learning environment

Includes facilities that meet the needs of students and staff. Provides physical and emotional safety.
SAFETY AND SECURITY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

AGE OF ELEMENTARY FACILITIES

ELEM SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ADDITION ELEM PE FACILITY ELEM LIBRARY ADDITION ELEM ADDITION Year 1956 1984 1989 1993 2004 Age 58 30 25 21 10

The Need

Needs of Elementary
Increase safety and security by enclosing the elementary from walk-up access (34 exterior doors at HES) Additional classrooms and restrooms to accommodate growing numbers

Library expansion
Technology, electrical, and air system upgrades

CURRENT ELEMENTARY FACILITY

Restroom Converted to Classroom Space

Open Walkways for Students and Staff Members

Portable Currently Leased to Provide Additional Classrooms

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Small Group Instruction Conducted in Closet Space

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Elementary Student Walkways Outdoors and Accessible to All

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Outdated Ceiling Tiles That Can No Longer Be Replaced

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Exposed Electrical, Gas, and Technology Lines

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Patched Areas and Exposed Drainage Systems and Wires

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Outdated Air Systems and Weathered Trim on Buildings

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Limited Classroom Space in Kindergarten Wing

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Limited Space in HES Library for Group Lessons and Storage

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Limited Classroom Space for Increased Enrollment

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Walk-up Access to Classrooms

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PROPOSED TOTALLY ENCLOSED ELEMENTARY FACILITY

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AGE OF JUNIOR HIGH FACILITIES

JR HIGH CAFETERIA JR HIGH LIBRARY ADDITION MINI GYM JR HIGH ADDITION/RENOVATION Year 1970 1992 1996 2007 Age 44 22 18 7

The Need

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Needs of Junior High

Construction of cafeteria to address kitchen and dining area space limitations Eliminate cafeteria foundation issues Resolve drainage issues between the gym and the cafeteria Increase library space Additional classroom space More efficient flow of student traffic in hallways
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Storage Building and Cooler Outside of Existing Cafeteria

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Exterior Mop Storage Area on Cafeteria Porch

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Foundation Problem in Cafeteria

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Trip Hazards Created by Foundation Problems

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Limited Storage for Cafeteria Supplies and Food Products

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Buckled Floor in the Student Dining Area Along East Wall

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Area Where Students Wait Outside in Line for Cafeteria Service

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Safety and Security concerns regarding entrance to HJHS Cafeteria

Students are exposed to the elements while waiting to enter the cafeteria. School entrance is directly connected to the back parking lot. Parking lot is also used for deliveries to the cafeteria as well as by the community to deposit recyclable items. Visitors to the campus through this entrance come in unnoticed by staff.

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Need to Close Off Food Preparation Area from Testing Area

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Tables Set up to Create Makeshift Serving Line

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Limited Seating Space for Projected Enrollment

Current seating capacity of cafeteria: 168 students Current number of students per lunch: 142 students Number of lunch groups: 2 Projected number of students per lunch in 2016 2017+: 140 Projected number of student per lunch in 2017 2018+: 170+ Cafeteria is used as a multipurpose room during the school year for cafeteria purposes and large group meeting room/testing room.
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Drainage Problem Between Gym and Cafeteria Building

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Limited Library Space for Group Meetings and Circulation

Library book space at capacity. Limited library seating area for grade level activities: 58 chairs Current average class size: 66 Projected average class size in 2016-2017: 70 Projected average class size in 2017 2018+: 75 More space would allow a reconfiguration of shelving and seating to meet campus needs.
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PROPOSED JUNIOR HIGH FACILITY

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HISDs comprehensive plan for providing a safe and secure environment for ALL students, employees, and community members includes:
Remodeling the structurally sound HES main building Constructing new additional classrooms for HES and HJHS campuses to accommodate growth Building a new HJHS cafeteria This approach would provide safe, appropriate learning environments at ALL campuses in the Hallettsville Independent School District.

The Solution

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Bond Project Timeline

February 2014 - Board Calls Bond Election February-April 2014 Community Presentations May 2014 Bond Election May 2014 Finalize Facilities Plans May/June 2014 HES Staff Moves to Portables June 2014 Construction Begins Summer 2015 Construction is Completed Fall 2015 HES/HJHS Students and Staff Begin Using New Facilities

The Solution

***NEEDS UPDATED***

Estimated Cost by Area

Totals: Junior High Cafeteria Junior High Library Expansion Junior High Classrooms Junior High Re-roof Elementary School Construction Temporary Classrooms Furniture Fixtures and Equipment Asbestos Abatement Total $ 1,290,000 $ 640,000 $ 600,000 $ 375,000 $ 7,850,000 $ 400,000 $ 325,000 $ 150,000 $ 11,630,000

Hallettsville ISD Historical Tax Rates Before Bond

$1.4000 $1.2000

$1.0000
$0.8000 I&S Rate $0.6000 $0.4000 $0.2000 $0.0000 M&O Rate

The Solution

After Bond

(if it passes)

The Solution

How are the values distributed in Hallettsville ISD?

The Solution

Based upon a bond issue of $11,630,000, what is the effect on my taxes?

The tax rate needed would be 13 cents. Based upon conservative values. Home owners 65 and older WILL NOT have an increase in taxes on their homestead.

The Solution

2013 TAX RATES FOR NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS

DISTRICT Edna Weimar Industrial East Bernard Rice Ganado Goliad Columbus Schulenburg Yoakum Cuero Hallettsville Shiner Moulton Yorktown M&O RATE 1.04000 1.04000 1.17000 1.17000 1.04000 1.17000 1.04000 1.04000 1.04000 1.04000 1.04000 0.96000 1.04000 0.98000 0.96000 I&S RATE .26960 .24000 .09100 .08920 .19107 .02950 .14535 .14000 .12250 .11400 .06403 .14265 .00000 .01008 .01212 TOTAL 1.30960 1.28000 1.26100 1.25920 1.23100 1.19950 1.18535 1.18000 1.16250 1.15400 1.10403 1.10265 1.04000 0.99008 0.97120 2013 Bond*

.20 (50 Mil) .33 (75 Mil) .13 (11.63 M)

The Solution

M&O Rate=Maintenance and Operations I&S Rate=Interest and Sinking

*Cents to be added if bond passes; Based on current property values.

What is the effect on my taxes? With a Taxable Value of $100,000 Per Year $ 130.00 Per Month $ 10.83 Per Week $ 2.50 Per Day $ .36

The Solution

ARE BOND FUNDS SUBJECT TO RECAPTURE?

WHEN FINANCING CAPITAL PROJECTS
Taxes Paid for Facilities Through Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Budget This is recapture (Robin Hood) Taxes Pd to HISD $15,218,529 Amt Pd to State $3,588,529 Taxes Paid for Facilities Through Bonds (I&S) We keep all taxes for bonds Taxes Pd to HISD $11,630,000 Amount Pd to State Amt Available For Project Project Cost $ 0.00

Amt Available For Project

Project Cost

$11,630,000
$15,218,529

$11,630,000 $11,630,000
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Election Information
Board met to call Election- Feb. 10, 2014

Early Voting- April 28th through May 6th, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Lavaca County Courthouse Annex, 412 N. Texana Street
Election day- Saturday, May 10th at the Lavaca County Courthouse Annex. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. All registered voters in HISD are eligible to vote.

The Solution