Community Presentations– February - May, 2010

2 George McShan, MemberDr. Cesar Maldonado, MemberGerry Fleuriet, MemberOmar Cano, Member Verna Young, Vice President Javier De Leon, President Lyle Garza, Secretary

9/5/  District determines that there are enough major renovations, need for new school(s), and facility improvements to move forward with a study.  District hires a Demographer to project growth over next 10 years, evaluate growth patterns, and recommend areas of improvement.  Board of Trustees builds a community based task force to evaluate need by visiting campuses, talking with staff, and evaluating “best practices” by visiting other school districts.  Harlingen CISD called this community task force a Future Facility Needs Committee with subcommittees that looked at Elementary Schools and Facilities, Secondary Schools and Facilities, Other Facilities, Finance, and Technology. It’s a process of identifying current and future facility improvements:

9/5/  Future Facility Needs Committee evaluated facilities improvements to finalize a project list of their recommendations and then presented to the Board of Trustees.  Board of Trustees asks voters for permission to sell bonds to finance construction projects and major purchases such as building additions/renovations, new schools, and facilities.  School district repays bonds over extended period of time from the debt service fund.  District is not required to build bond projects but funds cannot be used for different purposes without voter approval. It’s a process of identifying current and future facility improvements: continued

Elementary Schools $32,987, Middle Schools26,939, High Schools21,502, Support & Miscellaneous 4,019, Total of Estimated Costs $85,448, PAID PAID PAID

15,857 18,159 Growth rate 1 – 3% per year 17,011 17,608 Demographer: Continued growth of 1% per year over the next 10 years

Overview 18,292 students – snapshot 9/25/ High Schools 1 Early College High School 5 Middle Schools 17 Elementary Schools 1 Alternative High School – KEYS Academy 2 Discipline Alternative Education Campuses 7

Committee chair and members announcedOctober 8, 2009 Future Facilities Taskforce members announcedNovember 5, 2009 First meeting with Facility Needs committeeNovember 17, 2009 Potential Future Facilities Taskforce member breakfast November 20, 2009 Meeting with Principals and Instructional staffNovember 23, 2009 Campus meetings with staffNov. 23 – Dec. 3, 2009 First general committee meetingDecember 3, 2009 Status and progress reportJanuary 12, 2010 Second general committee meetingJanuary 19, 2010 Third general committee meetingJanuary 26, 2010 Special Board meetingJanuary 28, 2010 Facilities Committee – Status UpdateFebruary 4, 2010 Special Board workshopFebruary 6, 2010 Information presented to Principals/Instructional StaffFebruary 9,2010 Report to BoardFebruary 9, 2010 Board action taken for possible bond electionFebruary 9, 2010 Presentations to community throughout DistrictFeb. 10 – May 2010 Presentations to community throughout DistrictFeb. 10 – May 2010 Bond Election May 8, /5/2015 8

Elementary Chair: Marisa Chapa Secondary Chair: Katherine Uhlhorn Secondary Chair: Katherine Uhlhorn Other Facilities Chair: Greg Powers Other Facilities Chair: Greg Powers Finance Chair: Nathan Winters, Dr. Sid Brown Finance Chair: Nathan Winters, Dr. Sid Brown Technology Chair: Tito Resendez Technology Chair: Tito Resendez Facility Needs Committee Chair – Jim Solis Facility Needs Committee Chair – Jim Solis Board of Trustees Future Facilities Task Force Resource: Tricia Morrow Resource: Tricia Morrow Resource: Arturo Cavazos Resource: Arturo Cavazos Resource: Oscar Tapia, Roger Harms, Randy Cretors Resource: Oscar Tapia, Roger Harms, Randy Cretors Resource: Julio Cavazos Resource: Julio Cavazos Resource: Rosalinda Vargas, James Pearcy, Allen Aleshire Resource: Rosalinda Vargas, James Pearcy, Allen Aleshire 9/5/ HCISD Community – Combes, Harlingen, Palm Valley, Primera

Marisa Martinez Chapa – Chair  Tricia Morrow, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction PreK – 16; Luis Garcia, Assistant Principal – Houston (Resource) Members Iris Alvarado Iris Alvarado Mario Alvarado Mario Alvarado Claudine Benavidez Claudine Benavidez Melissa Boykin Melissa Boykin Amy Cano Amy Cano Ismael Casarez Ismael Casarez John Davis John Davis Fabian Diaz Fabian Diaz Sam Gorena Sam Gorena Nora Gracia Nora Gracia Diane LaFever Diane LaFever Lupita Muñiz Lupita Muñiz Angela Ramirez Angela Ramirez Guadalupe Saldivar Guadalupe Saldivar Anna Maria Topete Anna Maria Topete Martin Villafranca Martin Villafranca 9/5/

AC for Multi-purpose Buildings Campus Renovations at all Elementary Campuses  Heating/cooling  Electrical capacity  Sidewalks  Canopies  Drainage  Restrooms  Parking New Classroom Wing at Jefferson Additional Classrooms at Treasure Hills, Lamar, Rodriguez, and Crockett 9/5/  Fencing  Security gates  Playground equipment  Campus beautification  Storage  Roof renovations $18,615,500

Click–a-Campus Austin Bonham Bowie Crockett Dishman Houston Jefferson Lamar Means 9/5/ Long Milam Rodriguez Stuart Travis Treasure Hills Wilson Zavala If the Bond passes, how will each campus be affected?

Katherine Uhlhorn – Chair  Arturo Cavazos, Deputy Superintendent School Support Services; Jesse Gallegos, Assistant Principal - HHS (Resource) Members Jessica Banda Jessica Banda Lori Bell Lori Bell Anita Boswell Anita Boswell Jill Budd Jill Budd Reagan Florence Reagan Florence Sallie Gonzalez Sallie Gonzalez Alan Johnson Alan Johnson Connie Medley Connie Medley Stephanie Mesquias Stephanie Mesquias Randy Rhodes Randy Rhodes Alex Rios Alex Rios Dora Rodriguez Dora Rodriguez Chris White Chris White 9/5/

9/5/ Ninth Grade Academy New Middle School (Memorial Middle School will be repurposed to an administrative annex) Vernon Band Hall/Renovations Gutierrez/Vela Bathrooms Renovations at all Secondary Campuses  Heating/cooling  Electrical capacity  Drainage  Parking Lots  Upgrade classroom lighting $50,023,465  Plumbing  Sprinkler systems  Additional Storage  Roof renovations

Click–a-Campus Harlingen High School Harlingen High School South ECHS KEYS Academy Coakley Gutierrez Memorial Vela Vernon Secondary Alternative Center 9/5/ If the Bond passes, how will each campus be affected?

Greg Powers – Chair  Oscar Tapia, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations; Randy Cretors, Athletic Director; Roger Harms, Director Music Education (Resource) Members Chris Boswell Chris Boswell Allan Brumley Allan Brumley Mike Buck Mike Buck Frank Boggus Frank Boggus Ruthie Ewers Ruthie Ewers Sandra Flinn Sandra Flinn Gerald Gathright Gerald Gathright Rene Lugo Rene Lugo Rudy Martinez Rudy Martinez Lee Means Lee Means Mike Ramirez Mike Ramirez Ernesto Silva Ernesto Silva Belinda Torres Belinda Torres Gus Torres Gus Torres Manny Vela Manny Vela Jesse Villarreal Jesse Villarreal 9/5/

Boggus Stadium Renovations  Track  Artificial turf  Field lighting (east side)  Additional parking Performing Arts Center  1,200 seats, concession, restrooms  Practice rooms, dressing rooms, woodshop, set area, prop storage, costume storage, dance warm up rooms, black room  Large stage with lighting District Operations/Transportation  Parking Lot  Maintenance to Vertec Building (parking improvements, new welding, painting, carpentry shops, offices, inventory warehouse facilities) Aquatic Center  25 yard competition pool  Small warm pool (special education students)  Dressing rooms, restrooms  Office, weight room, classroom  Spectator seating area (400 – 500 seats) Repurpose Memorial Middle School to a new administrative annex building New Agriculture Building Kitchen Renovations Projects for Various Schools 9/5/ $27,761,035

Tito Resendez– Chair  Rosalinda Vargas, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources; James Pearcy, Director Technology; Allen Aleshire, Director Public Information/KHGN TV/Web Services (Resource) Members Orlando Arguelles Orlando Arguelles Eloy Cano Jr. Eloy Cano Jr. Blas Cantu Blas Cantu Nick Consiglio Nick Consiglio Janine Deal Janine Deal Bob Dunkin Bob Dunkin Robert Harvey Robert Harvey Edward Hinojosa Edward Hinojosa Dean LaFever Dean LaFever Rick Ledesma Rick Ledesma Dr. Francisco Loya Dr. Francisco Loya Ruben Lozano Ruben Lozano Yolanda Lozano Yolanda Lozano Joe Perez Joe Perez Crisanne Zamponi Crisanne Zamponi 9/5/

9/5/ $ 2,200,000 Network Operations Center (NOC)/District technology infrastructure requirements  $4,000,000 combined with Other Facilities and Secondary for repurposing of Memorial MS to accommodate NOC Preparing classrooms for 21 st Century Learning  $2,200,000

Nathan Winters/Dr. Sid Brown – Co-Chair  Julio Cavazos, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services; Elena Mata, Assistant Business Manager (Resource) Members Quentin Anderson Quentin Anderson Col. H. William Card Jr Col. H. William Card Jr Arnold Celis III Arnold Celis III Julie Crockett Julie Crockett Liz Doty Liz Doty Freddy Elizondo Freddy Elizondo Peggy Fruge Peggy Fruge Dr. Phillip Fruge Dr. Phillip Fruge Gabriel Gonzales Gabriel Gonzales Eddie Gutierrez Eddie Gutierrez Nat Lopez Nat Lopez Cesar Morales Cesar Morales Rick Rodriguez Rick Rodriguez Felix Sanchez Felix Sanchez 9/5/

Overview with Costs Area Total Costs Elementary $ 18,615, Secondary$ 50,023, Other Facilities$ 27,761, Technology$ 2,200, Total$ 98, 600, /5/

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Important Facts – IFA and EDA (IFA Instructional Facility Allotment - EDA Existing Debt Allotment) State will have instructional facility allotment (IFA) monies in June 2010 – one of the highest allotments since it started in EDA – additional option for District to access State funds. EDA has been permanently rolled forward. State funds will pay approximately 50% of the annual debt service. Other federal funds may also become available. If we do not qualify for State of Texas funding, then HCISD will not sell bonds. 9/5/

Bond Size $ 98,600,000 Value of Home: Annual IncreaseMonthly Increase $ 50, $ 48.50$ 4.04 $ 75, $ 72.75$ 6.06 $ 89, $ 86.45$ 7.20 $ 100, $ 97.00$ 8.08 $ 150,000.00$ $ $ 250, $ $ $ 500, $ $ Note: Above increase takes into consideration $15,000 allowance for homestead exemption. The above does not take into consideration increase/decrease in appraised property value. Estimated Annual Increase of 9.7 cents is based on the current market interest rate of 4.0% Property Tax Impact to Homeowners Estimated Effect on Taxpayers – 30 years 9/5/ Avg. Value 90% value less than

Taxpayers over 65 years of age will see no increase in taxes on existing properties, since levies are frozen for those taxpayers once they have been granted the exemption of over 65, unless they make improvements to their homesteads. 9/5/

Bond Election – May 8, 2010 Early Voting M- F April 26 – May 4………. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Also, Saturday May 1 st ………………………… 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location for early voting: 407 North 77 Sunshine Strip (HCISD Administration Building) Election Day, Saturday, May 8, 2010 voting will be from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 9/5/

Bond Election – May 8, /5/

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Austin Elementary Air Conditioning in Multipurpose Building Carpet replacement Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Drainage Sidewalks leveled Campus and playground beautification Playground equipment ADA compliant Blacktop asphalt overlay Plumbing upgrades Canopies

Bonham Elementary Air Conditioning in Multipurpose Building Canopies Fencing HVAC upgrades including cafeteria unit noise Drainage Storage Playground leveling Playground equipment ADA compliant Carpet Replacement Playground blacktop and parking lot asphalt overlay Plumbing upgrades

Bowie Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Electrical upgrades Fencing HVAC upgrades Roof repair Replace ceiling tiles in cafeteria Restrooms in kinder classroom Playground canopy shade Front pavers Playground equipment ADA compliant Cracks in classrooms repaired Plumbing upgrades

Crockett Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Additional classrooms HVAC upgrades Roof repair Repair uneven foundation New tile Repair pavilion roof Panic bar gates Playground equipment Electrical upgrades Bus turn around and playground blacktop asphalt Plumbing upgrades Paint Reconfigure teacher parking lot

Dishman Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Library carpet Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Plumbing upgrades Roof replacement Campus beautification Repair storage room Reconfigure office secretarial area Lighting Drainage Repair classroom cracks Playground equipment ADA compliant Fencing Replace playground blacktop Paint

Houston Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Carpet upgrades Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Drainage Panic bar gates Add Air Conditioning to coach’s office Bus driveway for off street loading/unloading Fencing Playground equipment ADA compliant Storage Playground blacktop asphalt overlay Plumbing upgrades Additional Parking

Jefferson Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Reconstruct classroom wings, restrooms, and administration area Electrical upgrades Drainage Roof in cafeteria area Playground equipment HVAC upgrades Plumbing upgrades

Lamar Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Additional classrooms Restroom renovations Storage Electrical upgrades Fencing HVAC upgrades Drainage Roof replacement Designated pick up and drop off area Playground equipment ADA compliant Canopies Outdoor water fountains Sidewalks Plumbing upgrades

Long Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Replace tile in Multipurpose Building Canopies Electrical upgrades Reconstruct front driveway and add parking HVAC upgrades Playground equipment ADA compliant Plumbing upgrades

Means Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Canopy extension Fencing Sidewalks Panic bar gates Playground beautification Playground equipment

Milam Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Storage Restroom renovations Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Drainage Roof replacement in cafeteria Sidewalks Additional restrooms Replace and add outdoor water fountains Playground canopy shade Playground equipment Canopy repairs and canopy additions Carpet replacement and carpet to tile Cracks in classrooms repaired Plumbing upgrades Campus beautification Cover exposed pipes on buildings

Rodriguez Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Additional classrooms Electrical upgrades Fencing HVAC upgrades Drainage Storage Playground equipment ADA compliant Repair cracks in classrooms Plumbing upgrades Campus beautification

Stuart Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Electrical upgrades Sidewalk HVAC upgrades Roof Storage Exterior doors Playground equipment ADA compliant Canopies Repair cracks in classrooms Refurbish front entrance Plumbing upgrades

Travis Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Electrical upgrades Additional parking Playground blacktop asphalt overlay HVAC upgrades Playground canopy shade Faculty restroom Additional student restrooms Playground equipment ADA compliant Replace floor tile in cafeteria Carpet upgrades Fencing Plumbing upgrades

Treasure Hills Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Additional classrooms Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Roof replacement Restroom renovations Sidewalk repairs Playground equipment ADA compliant Repair cracks in walls Front circle driveway repairs Pavilion roof repairs Additional parking Paint

Wilson Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Drainage Canopies Intercom system upgrade Roof repairs Fencing Campus beautification Playground equipment Replace doors Library carpet replacement Restroom renovations additions Reconstruct circle drive and bus area Plumbing upgrades

Zavala Elementary Air Conditioning in the Multipurpose Building Repair cracks in walls Electrical upgrades HVAC upgrades Roof replacement Canopy repairs Fencing Drainage Playground canopy shade Playground equipment Carpet replacement Restroom renovations Reconstruct parking lot Plumbing upgrades

Harlingen High School Carpentry upgrades – Mini gym floor, Wing 4 alcove and deck, canopy Upgrade T-12 lighting to T-8 Reconstruct front parking HVAC upgrades Roofing – Vocational Building, Band Hall, and Library Painting upgrades Plumbing upgrades Sprinkler systems Electronic upgrades

Harlingen High School South Carpentry upgrades – renovate stage, restrooms by cafeteria, canopy, repair cracks in wall Parking lot – overlay front and west side parking Hardware upgrades HVAC upgrades Electronic upgrades Plumbing upgrades Hardware upgrades

Early College High School Lighting upgrades – T-12 to T-8 HVAC upgrades Roofing replacement – old campus building Electronics upgrades Plumbing upgrades

KEYS Academy HVAC upgrades Electronic upgrades

Secondary Alternative Center Carpentry upgrades – Construct multi-purpose building Lighting upgrades – T-12 to T-8 Parking Roofing Electronics upgrade HVAC upgrades Plumbing upgrades

Coakley Middle School Carpentry upgrades – redo stucco, upgrade floors/bleachers in the gym Lighting upgrades – T-12 to T-8 Reconstruct parking and sidewalks Replace lockers HVAC upgrades Roof restoration Electronic/security upgrades Paint upgrades Plumbing upgrades

Gutierrez Middle School Carpentry upgrades – repair cracks in walls, replace bleachers and install glass in gym Driveway repair HVAC upgrades Paint upgrades Plumbing upgrades Electronic upgrades

Memorial Middle School Repurpose building New middle school

Vela Middle School Add sidewalks Electronic upgrades

Vernon Middle School Carpentry upgrades – reconstruct front of school, add canopy Replace lockers HVAC upgrades Painting upgrades Roof replacement Lighting upgrades – T-12 to T-8 Electronic upgrades Parking lot Plumbing upgrades