Bond 2010
District Information 95.5% College Bound 2009 College Readiness Award from Texas ACT Council #1 Ranked Traditional High School in San Antonio by Children at Risk 458 AP test takers/ 875 tests passed in 2009 vs 57 students in 1995 $11,196,591 = total scholarships offered to the class of 2009 (a figure that doubled the $5,000,000 offered the previous year) Highest enrollment in 40 years
Needs Assessment Process: Strategic Plan 5 Year Technology Plan Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Personnel Audit Budget Cuts Safety Audit
Use of Bond Funds
Technology Classroom Computers (Laptops, Desktops) Parent Notification System Server replacements and network upgrades Electrical Upgrades Cabling replacement Videoconferencing equipment Interactive whiteboards
Solar Efficiencies AHISD will partner with CPS Energy to produce energy to be sold back at $.27 per kilowatt hour Income to the district operational fund is estimated at $470,000 annually over the next 20 years This partnership generates revenue that will stay in AHISD
High School Aerial Fine Arts Add/Renovation Increase Parking Reconfigure storage areas Foundation repair at guidance area Replace Language Lab Repair walkway covers Rocket program needs Address sidewalk accessibility Stadium repairs (seating/fencing) Roof replacements HVAC upgrades/efficiencies Restroom renovations/plumbing upgrades
High School Fine Arts Comparison
High School Fine Arts
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Junior School Aerial Reconstruct community track Little Theatre renovations Bleacher replacement Gym floor replacement Resurface tennis courts Upgrade fire alarm system Install security cameras Roof replacements HVAC efficiencies Replace storage building
Cambridge Aerial Increase parking Build school/community track Create bus loop Reconfigure administration for safety Reallocate space Repair field retaining wall Roof replacements Re-plaster interior walls HVAC upgrades Air condition gym
Woodridge Aerial Interior renovations Renovate kitchen 8 Walking track at field Replace homosote board Replace fire alarm Air condition gym Install security cameras
Woodridge Interior Renovations Reconfigure administration for better functionality and security at entry Reallocate space for additional classrooms (up to 4) Modify existing full classrooms to accommodate smaller classes
Howard ECC Aerial Replace plumbing fixtures and millwork at classrooms Increase parking/stacking lane Repair building movement Replace fire alarm Replace homosote board Air condition gym Roof replacements HVAC efficiencies
Howard ECC Interior Renovations Reconfigure administration to include counselor, speech and enhance security at entry Add restroom to gain two full classrooms Reconfigure library office and storage to create classroom Level floor in teachers lounge
Robbins Academy Aerial Add security cameras Interior renovation Replace entire roof Replace central canopy Add HVAC controls Add sidewalk at north parking Overlay parking
Other Items: Classroom furnishings New Buses/Trucks Band Instruments Library Books Recycling Bins Sidewalk repairs/replacement Reclaimed water at baseball/softball Carpet/tile replacement as needed
Basics of the 2010 Bond Maintenance & Operations Tax is recaptured at 38% (projected to increase annually) Interest & Sinking (Bond) = All $ stays in the district Total bond amount: $44,000,000 Estimated Tax Rate Implication: 2.1 cents per $100 (Average home cost of $438,777 = $92/yr or $7.68/mo (gradual increase over three years) Seniors age 65+ generally have frozen school taxes
Aver age AH I S D H ome V alue $438,777 $92 tax incr ease per year /$7.68 per month Year Gradual Rate Increase Yearly Increase Monthly Increase 2011 $0.6 cents $26.33 $2.19 2012 $0.7 cents $30.71 $2.56 2013 $0.8 cents $35.10 $2.93 Total 2.1 cents $92.14 $7.68 B eginning in 2014, estimated tax r ate for pr oposed bonds should begin to decline
How Robin Hood Works $0.00 $1.00 $1.06 $1.17 38% Recaptured 67% Recaptured 100% Retained
Early Voting April 26 - May 4 Election Day May 8, 2010