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Three Proposed Facilities. Agricultural Sciences Center. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Project Center. Second Stadium. The SAF Facility Design Committees Coaches Teachers Parents Community m embers Former s tudents. Agriculture Science Center Proposed Location.
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Three Proposed Facilities Agricultural Sciences Center Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Project Center Second Stadium
The SAF Facility Design Committees • Coaches • Teachers • Parents • Community members • Former students
Agriculture Science Center Proposed Location Under Design
FFA in Katy ISD • One of the district’s oldest programs • 3,000 students involved • $80,000 in scholarships • Students earned $576,854 from animal sales • Rodeo generates $50,000 for agricultural programs
FFA is about… • Leadership • Confidence building • Decision making • Public speaking • Entrepreneurship • Marketing • Media relations • Community service
Why Expand the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Facility? • Student safety and convenience – animal selection can be held in one place • Animal safety – more space in holding areas minimizes animal health risk • Ability to host multiple events at Katy HS and Merrell Center complex at the same time • Aquaculture and biosciences opportunities • Investment in long-term solution
What is S.T.E.M.? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Why Build a S.T.E.M. Center? • New graduation requirements (House Bill 5) include S.T.E.M. and CTE diploma endorsements. • “S.T.E.M. Talent Boosts Economy.”Letter to Editor, Houston Chronicle, Sept. 8, 2013 • “The S.T.E.M. occupational category is one of the fastest growing in the economy.”American Youth Policy Forum
The Proposed S.T.E.M. Center Under Design
How Will the S.T.E.M. Center be Used? • Experiments • Projects • Distance learning
Why a Second Stadium? 7 Competitive High Schools and Growing!
What are Some Potential Benefits of a Second Stadium? • Scheduling flexibility • Preparation time between games • Soccer games/tournaments • UIL playoffs • Marching contests/exhibitions • Indoor space for professional development • Indoor/outdoor space for community events
What Other Locations Were Considered? Cinco Ranch High School Katy High School Mayde Creek High School Morton Ranch High School 8 2 Seven Lakes High School Potential Site 1 – No Price Quoted Estimated $30m Land Cost 1 3 1 James E. Taylor High School Katy High School No. 7 Potential Site 2 – Estimated $28m–$30m Land Cost 2 Rhodes Stadium 6 Potential Site 3 – Only 56 Acres and Possibly $24m Land Cost 3 7 Potential Site 4 – Possibly $35m–40m Land Cost 4 Potential Site 5 – District Does Not Own and Not Feasible 5 5 4 Potential Site 6 – District Owns 6 7 Potential Site 7 – District Sold Potential Site 8 – District Owns 8
Why Next to Rhodes Stadium? • Cost Avoidance • Up to $40 million saved by the District utilizing owned land. • Infrastructure • Utility infrastructure in place, including drainage. • Traffic/Parking • Good access to and from major thoroughfares. • 4,000 parking spaces; existing parking at Rhodes. • Eliminate off-site parking. • Expansion of Katyland Drive to address traffic. • Operations • Centralized deployment of event staff.
What is the Plan for Traffic? This street is being widened.
Projected Facility Costs • Agricultural Science Center $25 million • S.T.E.M. Project Center $4.5 million • 14,000 Seat Stadium $69.5 million • $99 million
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 • Early voting will be held • Oct. 21 – Nov. 1 • A valid ID will be required to vote • Look for Katy ISD's bond election near the end of the ballot • www.katyisd.org for more information