Van Vleck ISD Bond Election November 4, 2014
The Van Vleck ISD School Board called a bond election at their meeting on August 18 for $42.7 million. 2
School districts must ask voters for permission to sell bonds (borrow money from investors) to build and renovate school buildings. The school district pays that loan back over an extended period of time, much like we all do with our home mortgages. Bonds cannot be used for salaries or operating costs such as utility bills, supplies, building maintenance, fuel, and insurance. 3
CAPITAL FUNDS (BOND FUNDS) - Pay for design, construction, expansion and renovation of schools. Capital funds can also be used for large expenditures such as the purchase of school buses or technology. CAPITAL FUNDS and OPERATING FUNDS are separated intentionally to meet different needs as described above. By law, the two must be kept in separate accounts and they are audited to ensure compliance. 4
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[ Science Classroom Renovations [ Kitchen/Cafeteria Addition/Renovation [ Canopy Lighting $6,112,217 [ Site Lighting [ Wood structure testing [ Repair/Replace Plaster Soffits [ Repair Roof Structure at Weight Room [ Repair Cracked Brick [ Add Control Joints / Cut Weep Holes [ Replace Wood Decking / Metal Roof Edging [ Piping System Domestic Water Main [ Install A/C and Exhaust Fans at Restrooms [ Add A/C at MDF Room [ Add Rooftop Unit at Kitchen [ Replace Phone System with New IP Phone System [ Moisture Testing selected flooring areas 6
[ Repair Library Floor Foundation [ Repair Roof Leaks [ Replace Roof Drain Clams / Dome Strainers [ Replace Scuppers with Downspouts [ Replace All Rooftop A/C Units [ Replace Rooftop A/C Conduit, Wiring, Supports [ Install Emergency Exit Lighting [ Upgrade to New IP Phone System [ Install Additional Data Drops [ Install Security Camera System [ Moisture Testing and Replace VCT at Band Hall as needed [ Repair Floor Cracks at Cafeteria Dining area $2,596,649 7
[ Security Fencing [ Power Distribution System Upgrades [ Install Emergency Exit Lighting [ Upgrade to New IP Phone System [ Install Additional Data Drops [ Replace PA and Bell System [ Install Security Camera System $363,748 8
$380,988 [ Security Fencing [ Repair / Replace Wood Structure at Drama Building [ Repair / Replace Downspouts and Gutters [ Replace Damaged Wood Floor / Stairs at Weight Room [ Moisture Testing [ Upgrade to New IP Phone System [ Install Additional Data Drops [ Install Emergency Exit Lighting [ Wood Structure Ceiling Testing 9
[ Replace Rusted Gutters and Eave Trim [ Replace Gas Water Heater [ Install Emergency Exit Lighting [ Install Security Camera System [ Upgrade to New IP Phone System [ Install Additional Data Drops [ Purchase 10 New School Buses [ Fund School Bus Repair Budget $1,961,223 10
[ Fencing and drainage on site [ Repair / Seal Exterior Walls of Home Side Concessions [ Install New Exhaust System at Field House [ Wood Deck and Structure Testing [ Install Security Camera System $237,625 11
[ Re-grade Drainage Swales [ Repair / Replace Above-Ground Water Storage Tank [ Upgrade Power Distribution System [ Install Emergency Exit Lighting at exit doors [ Repair/Replace Outdoors Equipment [ Install Security Camera System $394,962 12
[ Safety for our students [ Anticipating 25% enrollment growth [ Growth requires additional classrooms / support space at both campuses [ Both campuses require major renovations and upgrades [ Committee recommended building one new/modern campus [ New building with new technologies more efficient operationally [ A single campus requires one team and one campus to maintain $22,455,090 13
to house central administration, support, and community services [ Renovate existing classrooms to: Create a security vestibule $4,921,110 Create Administration offices Create a new Board Room [ Upgrade the restrooms to function properly [ Expand the technology department into vacated spaces [ Remaining classrooms could be used for community spaces and clinic [ Gymnasium could be used for community use [ Gymnasium Roof Repairs [ Replace existing phone system with new IP Phone system 14
[ Middle School Improvements $6,112,217 [ High School Improvements $2,596,649 [ Ag Building Improvements $363,748 [ Auditorium/Gym/Drama Improvements $380,988 [ Stadium Complex Improvements $237,625 [ Maintenance/Bus Barn/Transportation $1,961,223 [ Community Fields/Park Improvements $394,962 [ New Consolidated Elementary $22,455,090 [ E. Rudd Conversion $4,921,110 [ Technology Improvements $1,900,000 [ Bond-Related Fees $385,585 [ Bond Contingency $1,005,901 Total $42,715,100 15
How was the Bond Plan Developed? 2012 The Board of Trustees asked the district to evaluate the physical condition, safety, security, efficiencies, and capacities of its facilities Hired an architect, demographer, and financial advisor 2013 Studied facilities and conducted financial analysis 2014 District conducted a community survey A Facilities Planning Committee made up of 25 citizens reviewed the building condition reports, enrollment projections, and cost analysis The Committee came to full agreement on a plan and presented it s recommendation to the Board of Trustees 16
Crash Course: School Funding 101 The world s most complex math problem! How are your schools funded and where do all my tax dollars go? 17
Funding Picture Payroll, Insurance, Fuel, Maintenance, Supplies, Utilities, Training, etc. LOCAL 66% STATE 28% FEDERAL 6% 18
Van Vleck ISD sets your tax rate. VVISD does NOT determine the taxable value of your home. 19
Tax Rate Total Tax Rate $1.04 20
Total Tax Rate $0.98 21
Total Tax Rate $1.21 22
Your taxes will not increase as a result of this bond election. The school tax rate and the amount paid are frozen when a taxpayer turns 65 years old. 23
Funding Picture School construction, buses, technology, other capital expenses HOMEOWNERS 42% INDUSTRY 58% State & Federal? NONE! 24
$42.7 million bond example HOMEOWNERS $17,980,000 INDUSTRY $24,800,000 State & Federal? NONE! 25
If you think you re too small to make a difference, you ve never spent the night with a mosquito. --African Proverb GO VOTE! 26