Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdateSummary of Task Force Recommendations

Presentation to:

Board of Trustees

August 15, 2011

Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdateCapital Improvements/Priorities

Priority 1 - $17,079,584Priority 2 - $17,889,709Priority 3 - $2,489,710

Priority 1 - $17,079,584Priority 2 - $17,889,709Priority 3 - $2,489,710

Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdateAdditional Challenges

Safety and Security at PK-8 Campus Shared Gym for 5th-8th Grades Shared Cafeteria for PK-8th Grades Shared Art for PK-8th Grades Shared Library for PK-8th Grades Shared Music Room/Band Hall Classroom Sizes at JHS (428-667sf) 4th Grade shares Ag Building w/ HS Transition Times/Distances Portables (Art/Computer/Nurse) Busing for Ag/Track/Football

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Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdatePrevious Considerations

HS/MS $20,708,000

PK-5th $5,806,000

Cafeteria RR Upgrades $50,000

Fire Alarm Upgrades $121,000

Total $26,685,000

Master Facility ProgramMaster Facility ProgramCommunity Outreach

• First Baptist Church• United Methodist Church• Lions Club• Community Forum• Rotary Club• Newspaper Flyer/Survey• On-line Survey

Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdateSurvey Results

1. Did presentation clearly define needs? 105 26

2. Do recommendations resolve challenges? 31 26

3. Would you support using fund balance? 117 14

4. Would you support bond for remainder? 94 35

5. Would you support stadium improvements? 94 50

Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdateTask Force Priorities

• Address safety and security• Reduce transition time• Improve instructional space PK-8• Move Ag to High School• Move Junior High near High School• Segregation of lower grades from HS• Parking and student drop-off• Consider a 30 year planning horizon

• Address safety and security• Reduce transition time• Improve instructional space PK-8• Move Ag to High School• Move Junior High near High School• Segregation of lower grades from HS• Parking and student drop-off• Consider a 30 year planning horizon

Two Phased ApproachTwo Phased Approach

Cafetorium

PK - K

Office

Renovation for Office Expansion

Parking

19 Classrooms plus Art, Music and Science

Master Facility ProgramMaster Facility Program

Phase I – PK-5Phase I – PK-5thth

• Address safety and security• Reduce transition time• Improve instructional space PK-5• Parking and student drop-off• Move Ag to HS• Consider a 30 year planning horizon

• Address safety and security• Reduce transition time• Improve instructional space PK-5• Parking and student drop-off• Move Ag to HS• Consider a 30 year planning horizon

$8,290,626$8,290,626

Ag

MS Science Labs (4)

Gym

HS Computer Labs (2)

LRC Annex

HS Science Labs (2)

8 MS CR’s

8 MS CR’s

8 MS CR’s

MS Computer Labs (4)

Admin

• Address safety and security• Reduce transition time• Improve instructional space for MS• Move Junior High near High School• Segregation of lower grades from HS• Parking and student drop-off• Consider a 30 year planning horizon

• Address safety and security• Reduce transition time• Improve instructional space for MS• Move Junior High near High School• Segregation of lower grades from HS• Parking and student drop-off• Consider a 30 year planning horizon

Master Facility ProgramMaster Facility Program

Phase IA – 6Phase IA – 6thth-9-9thth

$13,893,298$13,893,298

Ag

MS Science Labs (4)

Gym

HS Computer Labs (2)

LRC Annex

HS Science Labs (2)

8 MS CR’s

8 MS CR’s

8 MS CR’s

MS Computer Labs (4)

Admin

Band

Multi Purpose

DR

Master Facility ProgramMaster Facility Program

Phase II – 6Phase II – 6thth-9-9thth Additions Additions

$3,790,296$3,790,296

Master Facility Program RecommendationsMaster Facility Program RecommendationsBudget Summary and Funding Strategies

Phase I - PK-5th / Ag to HS $8,290,626 Fund Balance

Phase IA – MS to HS $13,893,298 Nov 2011 Bond

Phase II – Additions to HS $3,790,296 Future Bond (Nov ’13)

Estimated Tax Impact$0.11-$0.12 per $100 in Taxable Assessed Value

Master Facility Program UpdateMaster Facility Program UpdateConclusion

QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?

La Grange ISD – November 2011 Bond Election Schedule

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

2011

Finalize Scope/Budget/Implementation Strategies

Meeting with Task Force – August 9

Presentation of options to Board – August 15

Work with County officials on election procedures

Special Board Meeting to Call Election (September 7 last day)

Information to Bond Counsel / Preparation of election docs.

Dec

Send Summary/Questionnaire home with students – August 22

Develop bond collateral

Last day to register to vote (October 10)

Community meetings

Early voting (Oct 24 – Nov 4)

Election Day – Tuesday Nov 8