Capital Improvement Committee

Bushland ISDCommunity Meetings 2013 Bond IssueProjects, Facts and Figures

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Agenda

Anticipated Use of Bond FundsExplanation of Texas Taxing StructureTax Impact and HistoryElection InformationQ & A

2Community MeetingApril 18, 2013Bushland Middle School6:00 pm3ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

1990256,000 mi

TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS ($3,519,500)1:1 Initiative - BISD will provide opportunities to place technology in the hands of every student, every day, in all content areas.Baseline technology SmartBoards (interactive white board) in every classroom with sound, projectors, calculators for math, computers (either desktop or laptop) to accommodate remediation, enhancement and testing.Educational Software to support learningMonitors in commons areas used for communicationHS Auditorium projection screen with projector

4ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

4SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS ($590,000)Fence around west side of Middle Schooland Elementary and Kindergarten playgroundsInstall camera systems at the Middle School and Elementary SchoolInstall security system at all entrances on all three campusesInstall new intercom system at the Middle School and Elementary School

5ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES ($783,000)Approximately nine (9) new school buses (two per year for the next 5 years)

BUS PARKING PORTS ($67,000)Install covered parking ports for buses to preserve the life of the buses

ELECTRICITY TO BUS PARKING AREA ($20,000)For security (lighting) and heating bus engines

6ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

TRANSPORTATION ($320,500)New Ag vehicle (which will be used to haul the Band trailer)2 District vehiclesBand Trailer, Utility TrailerTractor (Bobcat) to clean out stalls

ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND ($200,000)For safety, a new playground needs to be installed location yet to be determined

7ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

HVAC REPLACEMENTS ($300,000)Life expectancy is 15-20 yearsElem. School 13 units (17 years old), 15 units (15 years old) Middle School 12 units (17 years old), 4 units (13 years old)

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF ($600,000)Sections of the Middle School roof (tar and gravel) need to be replaced due to leaking

8ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

CURB REPAVING & GUTTER ($1,000,000)Repave (or concrete) driveways at High SchoolCurb and gutter at High SchoolExpand parking at High SchoolRepair road around Middle SchoolNew road construction to ease traffic congestion at the Elementary and Middle schools

9ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND IMPROVEMENTS ($1,100,000)Ag Facility for cleaning and grooming stock show animalsUnforeseen technology needsEquipment such as fork-lift and other mechanical equipmentBuilding upgrades and improvementsRestructuring roof support for new air-conditioners Miscellaneous

10ANTICIPATED USE OF BOND FUNDS

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Bushland ISD Taxes

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Bushland ISD Taxes13Tax Impact to Bushland ISD Residents14$0.03 Projected Impact on TaxpayersHome ValuePrior to ExemptionAnnualMonthlyWeekly $ 25,000 $ 3.00 $ 0.25 $ 0.06 50,000 10.50 0.88 0.20 75,000 18.011.50 0.35100,00025.512.13 0.49125,00033.012.75 0.63150,00040.513.38 0.78175,00048.014.00 0.92200,00055.524.63 1.07225,00063.025.25 1.21250,00070.525.88 1.36275,00078.026.50 1.50300,00085.537.13 1.64

1516Bushland vs. Area Tax Comparison 2012-13

Early Voting

Early Voting begins Monday, April 29 May 3 and May 6-7 @ Bushland ISD Administration

Voting Hours for Early Voting8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

172013 Bond ElectionPOLLING PLACES on May 11, 2013Voting Hours 7 am - 7 pmPrecinct 321 & 208R - Bushland High SchoolPrecinct 322 - Valle de Oro Fire StationPrecinct 323, 324, 326 - Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School182013 Bond ElectionVisit the Bushland ISD websitewww.Bushlandisd.org

and click on the 2013 Bond Information link on the left side of the page. You will find a menu to choose from.

You can click on Bond Issue FAQ to find answers to frequently asked questions.19For More InformationQ & A20Sheet1

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Needs AssessmentEstimate

1Technology/Communication Upgrades$3,519,5002District Transportation (9 Buses)$783,0003AC/Heater Unit Replacements (27)$300,0004Reroofing of the Middle School$600,0005Electricity to Bus Parking Area$20,0006Elementary Playground $200,0007Other Transportation needs (vehicles, trailers)$320,5008Maintenance & Capital Outlay Equipment$1,000,0009Repave and curb and gutter facilities$1,000,00010Bus Parking Ports$67,00011Ag Facility$100,00012Security Cameras (MS/Elem)$75,00013Security Related Construction/Entrance System$500,00014Security Fencing$15,000

Total$8,500,000

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