Stafford Municipal School District 2011 Bond Election Election Date May 14, 2011

Stafford Municipal School District

2011 Bond Election

Election DateMay 14, 2011

2fThe Main Thing: Student Improvement and Development

The mission of SMSD, a diverse and visionary learning community,

is to prepare each student to become a critical thinker

and an ethical, productive citizen, through an unwavering commitment

to provide multiple life and learning experiences led by dedicated professionals

using innovative teaching techniques in an engaging learning environment.

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Stafford MSD Mission Statement

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Support of the SMSD Board of Trustees and City of Stafford

On February 10, 2011, at a Joint Meeting of the SMSD Board of Trustees and City of Stafford City Council, the Board unanimously approved a resolution calling for a school

house bond for $49.9 million.

On March 9, 2011, the Stafford City Council approved an ordinance calling SMSD to hold a bond election with four

propositions totaling $49.9 million.

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Stafford MSD Mission Statement

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The SMSD Vision and Planning Facility Task Force, comprised of 30 parents, employees, community and business leaders began meeting in September of 2010 and spent several months reviewing and researching district facility and support operation needs in conjunction with the SMSD Strategic Plan. The committee developed a recommendation which was presented to both the SMSD Board of Trustees and the Stafford City Council. The committee’s recommendation was basis for the package that will be placed before voters on May 14, 2011.

How Was This Package Determined?

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May 14, 2011 Bond ElectionFour Propositions

Proposition 1 – Instructional Focus $ 33.65 million

Proposition 2 –District Infrastructure $ 7.69 million

Proposition 3 – Building Systems & Security $ 5.08 million

Proposition 4 – District Athletics $ 3.48 million

TOTAL $ 49.9 million

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Proposition 1 – Instructional FocusSummary List

Renovations & Additions to High Schoolo Changes the learning environment at Stafford High School by

providing space, technology, and flexibility to prepare students for college or careers.

o Fine Arts Improvements (Band, Choir, Drama, Art)

o Technology Improvements

o 1 computer : 4 students ratio – mobile computing deviceso Replace existing aging technology equipmento 3 Yr replacement (Year 3 – 6)

o Upgrades to the High School Cafeteria / Serving areas

o JROTC Area Improvements

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High School Addition / RenovationConceptual Design

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High School Addition / RenovationConceptual Design

Instructional Labs / Classroom Addition

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High School Addition / RenovationConceptual Design

Computer Labs Renovation / Classroom Addition

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Prop 1 – High School Instructional FocusCampus Impact Diagram

PK-6 Fine Arts MS / HS

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Library

HSAddition

HS Parking

Parking

Ropes

CAFE

Choir

DramaArt

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JROTCCafeteria

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Labs/Clrms

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Proposition 2 – District InfrastructureSummary List

Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate Schoolso Replace 12 classrooms with foundation issues

o Additional 10 classrooms (Dual Language) + restrooms

o New parent drop-off lane at Primary School

o Replace canopies and paving at Intermediate School

o Replace Aging “white color” roofs at all campuseso Primary, Elementary Campuso Middle School + High Schoolo Gymnasiums

o Associated Transition / Move Costs

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Proposition 3 – Building Systems & SecuritySummary List

• Security Upgrades (Access Controls, Digital Cameras)

• Replacement of aging HVAC systems and providing additional controls for improved energy savings

o Existing Building Electrical Service Upgrades

o Network Server + Hardware/Software Upgrades (necessary for the technology included in Proposition 1)

o District Transportation Fleet Replacement Vehicleso 12 buses, 1 Suburban, 1 Van

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Proposition 4 – District AthleticsSummary List

District Athletic Improvementso Existing Stadium Improvements

o Grass Field Upgrades (Grading, Sodding, Irrigation)o Track / Field Events Upgradeso New Ticket Booth at Home Sideo New Concessions Area (Included in Field House Expansion)

o Replace 4 Tennis Courtso Practice Field Improvements (Grading, Sodding,

Irrigation)o Renovation and expansion of the existing Field

House to serve multiple sports

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Tax Rate Implications

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011$0.00

$0.20

$0.40

$0.60

$0.80

$1.00

$1.20

$1.40

$1.60

$1.80$1.69

$1.55

$1.25$1.24 $1.23

$1.11

$1.25

Historical SMSD Adopted Tax RatesProposed Tax Rate

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Fort Bend County School Districts’ Tax Rate Comparison

Stafford Municipal School District

Fort Bend County School Districts’ Tax Rates and Estimated Taxes

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011Local

Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

Home

Stafford MSD $ 1.0401 $ 0.0700 $ 1.1100 20% $ 1,165.50

Stafford MSD $ 1.0401 $ 0.2100 $ 1.2501 20% $ 1,291.50

Fort Bend ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3000 $ 1.3400 0% $ 1,809.00

Lamar CISD $ 1.0201 $ 0.3445 $ 1.3646 0% $ 1,842.14

Katy ISD $ 1.1266 $ 0.4000 $ 1.5266 0% $ 2,060.91

Needville ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4799 $ 1.5199 0% $ 2,051.87

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Fort Bend County School Districts Tax Rates

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$0.2000

$0.4000

$0.6000

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$1.2000

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$1.0401 $1.0401 $1.0400 $1.0201 $1.1266 $1.0400

$0.0700$0.2100 $0.3000 $0.3445

$0.4000 $0.4799

Debt Service Tax Rate

M&O Tax Rate

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Tax Rate Implications

Stafford MSD - Opt. 2

Fort Bend ISD

Alief ISD Houston ISD

Katy ISD Lamar CISD

Pearland ISD

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Estimated Taxes on Average $140,000 Home

Taxes Owed

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Region 4 Tax Rate Comparison

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011

Local Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

Home

Stafford MSD $ 1.0401 $ 0.0700 $ 1.1100 20% $ 1,165.50

Houston ISD $ 1.0067 $ 0.1500 $ 1.1567 20% $ 1,214.54

Galveston ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.1250 $ 1.1650 20% $ 1,223.25

East Chambers ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.1800 $ 1.2200 20% $ 1,281.00

Stafford MSD $ 1.0401 $ 0.1900 $ 1.2300 20% $ 1,291.50

Texas City ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2486 $ 1.2886 20% $ 1,353.03

La Porte ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2850 $ 1.3250 20% $ 1,391.25

Barbers Hill ISD $ 1.0601 $ 0.2698 $ 1.3299 20% $ 1,396.40

Spring Branch ISD $ 1.0900 $ 0.3045 $ 1.3945 20% $ 1,464.23

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Region 4 Tax Rate Comparison

Stafford Municipal School DistrictSurvey of Region 4 Tax Rates and Estimated Taxes

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011Local

Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

HomeDeer Park ISD $ 1.1067 $ 0.2900 $ 1.3967 20% $ 1,466.54 Brazosport ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.1885 $ 1.2285 10% $ 1,474.20 Livingston ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3735 $ 1.4135 20% $ 1,484.18

Cypress Fairbanks $ 1.0400 $ 0.3900 $ 1.4300 20% $ 1,501.50 Sheldon ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3900 $ 1.4300 20% $ 1,501.50 Columbia-Brazoria $ 1.0400 $ 0.2565 $ 1.2965 10% $ 1,555.80 Goose Creek ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2621 $ 1.3021 10% $ 1,562.52 Tarkington ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.1200 $ 1.1600 0% $ 1,566.00 Damon ISD $ 1.1700 $ - $ 1.1700 0% $ 1,579.50 Galena Park ISD $ 1.1834 $ 0.3300 $ 1.5134 20% $ 1,589.07

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Region 4 Tax Rate Comparison

Stafford Municipal School District

Survey of Region 4 Tax Rates and Estimated Taxes

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011Local

Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

Home

Liberty ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.1551 $ 1.1951 0% $ 1,613.39

Pasadena ISD $ 1.0700 $ 0.2800 $ 1.3500 10% $ 1,620.00

Dayton ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.1680 $ 1.2080 0% $ 1,630.80

Hull-Daisetta ISD $ 1.1700 $ 0.0618 $ 1.2318 0% $ 1,662.93

Wharton ISD $ 1.0401 $ 0.1962 $ 1.2362 0% $ 1,668.91

La Marque ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2000 $ 1.2400 0% $ 1,674.00

Clear Creek ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3200 $ 1.3600 5% $ 1,734.00

Bryan ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2500 $ 1.2900 0% $ 1,741.50

Channelview ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2537 $ 1.2937 0% $ 1,746.50

Conroe ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2550 $ 1.2950 0% $ 1,748.25

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Region 4 Tax Rate Comparison

Stafford Municipal School District

Survey of Region 4 Tax Rates and Estimated Taxes

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011Local

Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

Home

Aldine ISD $ 1.1339 $ 0.1671 $ 1.3010 0% $ 1,756.32

Alvin ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2641 $ 1.3041 0% $ 1,760.54

Cleveland ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.2750 $ 1.3150 0% $ 1,775.25

Fort Bend ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3000 $ 1.3400 0% $ 1,809.00

Alief ISD $ 1.1250 $ 0.2150 $ 1.3400 0% $ 1,809.00

North Forest ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3100 $ 1.3500 0% $ 1,822.50

Danbury ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3140 $ 1.3540 0% $ 1,827.90

Anahuac ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3190 $ 1.3590 0% $ 1,834.65

Tomball ISD $ 1.0100 $ 0.3500 $ 1.3600 0% $ 1,836.00

Lamar CISD $ 1.0201 $ 0.3445 $ 1.3646 0% $ 1,842.14

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Region 4 Tax Rate Comparison

Stafford Municipal School DistrictSurvey of Region 4 Tax Rates and Estimated Taxes

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011Local

Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

HomeFriendswood ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3270 $ 1.3670 0% $ 1,845.45 Port Arthur ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3300 $ 1.3700 0% $ 1,849.50 Hempstead ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3400 $ 1.3800 0% $ 1,863.00 Klein ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3700 $ 1.4100 0% $ 1,903.50 Santa Fe ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3792 $ 1.4192 0% $ 1,915.92 Pearland ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.3794 $ 1.4194 0% $ 1,916.19 Crosby ISD $ 1.1700 $ 0.2700 $ 1.4400 0% $ 1,944.00

Waller ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4000 $ 1.4400 0% $ 1,944.00 Angleton ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4152 $ 1.4552 0% $ 1,964.52

Spring ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4200 $ 1.4600 0% $ 1,971.00

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Region 4 Tax Rate Comparison

Stafford Municipal School District

Survey of Region 4 Tax Rates and Estimated Taxes

Maintenance Debt Service 2010/2011Local

Homestead Estimated Taxes

School District Tax Rate Tax RateTotal Tax

Rate Exemption %on $150,000

Home

Huffman ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4300 $ 1.4700 0% $ 1,984.50

Hitchcock ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4600 $ 1.5000 0% $ 2,025.00

Dickinson ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.4640 $ 1.5040 0% $ 2,030.40

Humble ISD $ 1.1700 $ 0.3500 $ 1.5200 0% $ 2,052.00

Katy ISD $ 1.1266 $ 0.4000 $ 1.5266 0% $ 2,060.91

Royal ISD $ 1.0400 $ 0.5900 $ 1.6300 0% $ 2,200.50

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Stafford Property Value Comparison

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Commercial

Residential

Total Property Valuations $1.973

Billion

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Do’s and Don’t for SMSD Employees

Do:• Provide factual information• Provide voter registration cards• Share the information with individuals and

organizations• During hours of employment say “Here are the

facts; we want to ensure you are informed and encourage you to vote.”

Don’ts:• Don’t use district resources to advocate a

position. District resources include money, staff time during

working hours, facilities or equipment.• Don’t campaign on district time.

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May 2-6, 20118 a.m. – 5. p.m.

Early Voting

Stafford City Hall2610 South Main

Stafford MSD Admin. Building1625 Staffordshire Road

May 9-10, 20117 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Election Day

May 14, 20117 a.m. – 7.

p.m.

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Additional Resources

Additional information in English and Spanish is

available at www.staffordmsd.org

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Questions?