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Schulenburg ISD. Bond Proposal May 12, 2012. This bond is being proposed because of our desire to provide the highest quality of education for current and future students of Schulenburg ISD in the safest environment possible. The reason. Background on Current Facilities.
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Schulenburg ISD Bond Proposal May 12, 2012
This bond is being proposed because of our desire to provide the highest quality of education for current and future students of Schulenburg ISD in the safest environment possible. The reason . . .
Background on Current Facilities • I.E.Clark Fine Arts Center – Problem – Consistent separation of walls and foundation over the years. Summary – The Fine Arts Center has been experiencing structural and cosmetic distress associated with settlement and/or differential movement in the pier and beam foundation for many years or decades. The cause of this distress is inadequate support provided by the concrete pier and beam foundation. “Moody Engineering Inc. July 26th, 2010/Forensic Engineering Investigation of Damage to the Fine Arts Center at SISD”
Background on Facilities Recommendations • Redirecting Surface Water runoff (District Fixed) • Extend Roof Drain Gutters (District Fixed) • Replace cast iron drain system within foundation crawl space
Background on Facilities Recommendations • Four professional firms were contacted for opinions--all recommended repair vs. replacement due to the cost of repairing the older building. • All issues with the theatre/auditorium were structural--not cosmetic.
Background on Facilities Recommendations • In August, the District heard the reports and, rather than invest major amounts of money into the facility again, closed it down. • The amount necessary to repair the Arts Center to meet the standard of expectation is reflected in the Bond Proposal in the construction of a new theatre/auditorium.
The Search for Solutions . . . • The district’s 3/5/10 Committee, together with many local volunteers, formed a Facilities Committee and began looking at current and future needs. • A Facilities Tour was taken by the Committee. • The Board of Trustees selected the following firms to help with plans, construction costs and bonding: Jim Singleton/Singleton Architects Von Gallagher/Gallagher Construction Christian Merritt/Government Capitol (No Expense has been or will be incurred unless a Bond Issue is passed.)
Main Issues addressed by the Committee: • Secondary School Needs • Safety & Security Issues • Need for additional classroom space • Commons area for students • Place for students to eat • Technology Center
Proposed Projects I. E. Clark Fine Arts Center Theatre/Auditorium 600 Seats Classroom – Theatre Arts Classroom - Art Ready Rooms Storage Lighting Projection Booth Band Hall Rehearsal Rooms & Storage Restroom Facility in Connecting Corridor in Front
Proposed Projects • Secondary: 6-12 • Administration Offices moved to the front – New • Technology Classroom – New • Doors to hallways secured • Commons area for gathering • Breakfast & Lunch • 6th Grade classrooms separated • Serving line created • Outside atrium court – Enclosed
Proposed Projects • Community Student-Health and Physical Education Center (9,000 sq.ft.) Fitness center for Varsity/Junior Varsity/7th -8th Grade Boys & Girls that will be available to the public Weight Room Showers Lockers Coaches Offices • Much Needed Parking The area between the current Field House and the Home Economics Cottage (current tennis courts would stay) would be a concrete parking lot instead of asphalt, as the prices for each are almost identical.
Bond Costs • Total Amount of Bond: $8,975.000 • Term: 20 years @ 4% • Average Homeowner: $103,660.00 • Yearly: $235.00 • Monthly Cost: $19.52 Total Cost $13,207,920 Total Savings to Taxpayer vs. a 30 year note: approximately $3 million
District Projects Not included in Bond Package Ag Related: Remodeling Old Central Office - Fall 2012 2 Classrooms – 1 Technology Room Offices for 3 Current Maintenance – Will become Ag Trades -Fall 2012 Maintenance will move into current Ag Building Current Central Office – Moved to Old Band Hall 2 rooms – 1 for Home economics 1 for Ag Classroom
Potential Future Needs: • Athletic issues Track Move to Artificial Turf Increase Capacity of Stadium/Press Box New Tennis Courts • Old Elementary Wing – Refurbished • Bus Barn with Overhead Protection
Facility Tours The public is invited for a campus Facilities Tour on any of the following dates: Saturday, March 24th @10:00am Saturday, April 21st @10:00am Saturday, May 5th @ 10:00am
Voting Information • Early Voting – • April 30th – May 8th • Regular Business Days -8:30-4:00 • Schulenburg ISD Administration office • Election Day • Saturday, May 12th • 7:00 am – 7:00 pm • Schulenburg City Hall