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OUR DISTRICT
2nd LargestEmployer in Dumas
388Teachers
103Educational Aides
170Auxiliary Staff
660Total Staff
99%Graduation Rate
4,300Students Enrolled
1419Average SAT ScoreOutperforming state & region
66%Economically
Disadvantaged
919Students Enrolled in
CTE Classes
RECOGNIZED NEED TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES & PLAN FOR
THE NEXT 50 YEARS• Safety & Security• Aging School Facilities
•Plumbing•Sewer•Electrical•HVAC
• Instructional Spaces to Meet 21st Century Demands•Collaborative Open Space Learning Environments•Classroom Sizes that Meet State Standards (Sq. Ft.)•Technology in the Classroom
OUR PROCESS
Group of 36 individuals from across the community were asked to collaboratively study and prioritize the district’s most critical needs and prepare a thoughtful recommendation to Trustees.
BY THE COMMUNITY
FOR THE COMMUNITY
CITIZENS COMMITTEE
Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, Students, Business & Community Leaders
Faith Community • Law • Educators • Medical • Manufacturing • Banking• Agriculture • Engineering • Transportation • Finance • Oil & Gas
• Small-Local Business • Local Government
8 Meetings • 36 People • 820+ Hours
THE COMMITTEE DID THEIR HOMEWORK
• District Overview• Enrollment Analysis and Trends• Instructional/Program Needs and Possibilities• Campus and Facility Tours• Facility Needs Assessment • Cost Predictions for Renovations and New Build• Financial Capacity and Impact• Project Prioritization
FACILITY ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Facility Study conducted independent consultant• Many opportunities exist for district efficiency • Identified severe infrastructure issues that must
be addressed and require significant funding• Learned many of our classrooms are too small
and do not meet state size standards• Cost to renovate existing buildings would be 70 %
to 80% cost of new build and still have an instructional building not designed for todays instructional needs.
AVERAGE AGE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
62
COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS REVEIW• New campus at Cactus Elementary
• New campuses or remodeling/build new elementary schools in town
• Energy management systems
• HVAC replacements
• LED lights upgrades
• Secure entries at Dumas High School and Dumas Junior High
• Fine Arts - building remodel and extension
• A new CATE building
• Electronic locking systems on entrances
• New concession/restrooms at Demon Stadium
• Metal storage building at Demon Stadium
• Golf dressing rooms/indoor golf hitting area
• Demon Stadium structural evaluation and possible needed repair and remodel
• Electrical upgrades at Dumas High School
• Classroom and library renovations at Dumas High School
• Classroom and library refresh at Junior High School
• Server and Technology upgrades (CAT 6 and higher cable replacement for speed improvement and capacity loads)
• Kitchen remodels at High School and Junior High
PROPOSED BOND PROJECTS
⮚Protect students and staff.⮚Promote instructional focus.
JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL • New secure entrances
SAFETY & SECURITYWHY?
Estimated Investment: $776,937
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
⮚ Equipped with Storm Shelters, Secure Entries & Electronic Locking Systems, State of Art Technology, & Collaborative Open Learning Spaces, Increased Classroom Size
⮚ 1 New Cactus Elementary School ⮚ 2 New Elementary Schools in Dumas
⮚ Consolidate Sunset and Morningside. ⮚ Consolidate Hillcrest and Green Acres.
⮚ Age of facilities⮚ Major infrastructure problems⮚ Lack of classroom space to transition to full day Pre-K⮚ Small classrooms, majority of classrooms do not meet current
standards ⮚ Lacks modern learning spaces
WHY?
AVERAGE AGE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
62
Estimated Investment: Cactus $19,804,876 and Dumas $71,901,486
CTE BUILDING (WELDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES)
• New Career and Technology Center located West of DHS, includes construction of new building to house expanded Welding program with more room for equipment and lab space, new spaces for building trades like Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing
• Opens up lab space for Agricultural Sciences Courses
⮚ Lack of shop space for welding, building trades, and ag department⮚ Need to expand facilities to meet enrollment demands
⮚ Provide proper storage for equipment⮚ Provide a safer learning environment for all three programs
WHY?
Estimated Investment: $7,922,262
DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS UPGRADES
• Renovated Fine Arts Building, includes complete ”gut” of existing spaces for expanded band hall and choir rooms, storage for uniforms & equipment and addition.
⮚ Lack of classroom space⮚ Lack of proper size practice rooms⮚ Restroom facilities are inadequate for number of students served⮚ Poor acoustics ⮚ Lack of proper storage for band equipment, uniforms, and materials⮚ Building has not been upgraded in 40 years
WHY?
Estimated Investment: $2,055,884
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS
• Energy Management• HVAC replacement• LED lighting upgrades
⮚ Lack of energy management system for the district
⮚ Replace end of life HVAC units
⮚ Save money that can be redirected to fund instruction
⮚ Reduce expenses
WHY?
Estimated Investment: $2,854,906
KITCHENS RENOVATIONS
• Renovated kitchen at Dumas High School • Renovate kitchen at Dumas Junior High
⮚ Major infrastructure issues with sewer, water, and plumbing⮚ Asbestos abatement needs⮚ Update equipment, ⮚ Renovate serving areas⮚ Address safety issues for kitchen staff
WHY?
Estimated Investment: $1,683,649
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TOTAL INVESTMENT
PROPOSED PROJECT
Safety & Security $776,937
Three New Replacement Elementary Schools $91,706,362
Energy Efficiency $2,854,906
New Career & Technology Building $7,922,262
Fine Arts Renovations & Upgrades $2,055,884
Kitchen Renovations & Upgrades $1,683,649
TOTAL $ 107M
ESTIMATED IMPACT
ESTIMATED IMPACT
$27per month
AVERAGE HOME VALUE OF $94,000
65+ ZERO IMPACT
Property taxes for citizens 65 years or older will NOTincrease as a result of the school bond election.
$0PER YEAR
With Homestead Exemption
CURRENT DUMAS ISD TAX RATE2019-2020
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
(M&O)Daily operations including utilities, gas,
supplies, staff and salaries, etc.
$0.97
INTEREST & SINKING
(I&S)New construction, renovations,
expansions, and capital improvements paid for through bonds.
$0.11+ =
DUMAS ISDTAX RATE
$1.08
AMONG LOWEST TAX RATEIN THE REGION & STATE
2018-2019DISTRICT M&O RATE I&S RATE TOTAL
Panhandle 1.04 .44 1.48Borger 1.04 .41 1.45Sunray 1.04 .39 1.43*Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips 1.04 .33 1.37Fritch 1.14 .22 1.36Stratford 1.17 .16 1.33Pampa 1.06 .27 1.33River Road 1.09 .27 1.33Canadian .94 .37 1.31Spearman 1.17 .10 1.27Canyon 1.04 .23 1.27*Amarillo 1.08 .16 1.24*
Dumas 1.04 .11 1.15Dalhart 1.04 .08 1.12
84%of the school
districts in Texas have a
higher tax rate than Dumas ISD
WHO PAYS THE TAXES? Description Taxable Value Percentage
Commercial Real Property $ 634,580,307.00 32.33% Valero, JBS, Dairy, Walmart, McDonalds, Hotels, etc.
Single Family Residential $ 439,072,820.00 22.37% Homes
Commercial Personal Property $ 395,359,497.00 20.14% Inventory, Raw Materials, Supplies, Machinery & Equipment, etc.
Utility Companies $ 166,314,020.00 8.47% Rita Blanca, Southwestern Public Service Co, Cable One, etc.
Oil & Gas $ 144,934,980.00 7.38% Oil & Gas Leases
Qualified Open Space $ 71,540,757.00 3.64% Agricultural Land (29% of Market Value of Land Due To Ag Exemption)
Rural Land $ 38,156,181.00 1.94% Outside City Limits (No Ag Exemption)
Multi Family $ 33,080,443.00 1.69% Apartments, Condos, Duplex
Mobile $ 17,862,137.00 0.91% Manufactured Homes
Vacant Lots and Plotted Land $ 11,276,070.00 0.57% No Improvements
Improvements on Qualified Open Spaces $ 7,708,495.00 0.39% Residential, Barns, Utilities, etc.
Special $ 2,844,930.00 0.14% Inventory Tax, Dealers Inventory Sales, Including Heavy Equipment
Total $ 1,962,730,637.00 100%
2019 BOND PROPOSAL
• Increase student and staff safety and security• Expand classroom spaces that do not meet state square
footage standards • Upgrade energy efficiency across the district• Provide instructional facilities so students are prepared for
college and/or career• Improve infrastructure to support technology in the classroom• Address aging facilities
Bond funds allow the District to:
VOTING INFORMATIONElection Day Nov 5Vote Early Oct 21 – Nov 1
Register to vote by Oct 7
STAY CONNECTEDwww.dumasisd.org/bond2019
