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BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
B IS Db o n d 1 4 .n et BOND 2014 BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Safety Upgrades Districtwide Renovations Science Lab Upgrades Technology Upgrades Security Upgrades N. Richland Middle Rebuild Rebuild Birdville Elem. Rebuild Acad. @ W. Birdville VOTE EARLY OCTOBER 20 - 31 ELECTION DAY TUESDAY NOV. 4 BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHY IS ANOTHER SCHOOL BOND MEASURE ON THE TABLE? B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHY DID THE SCHOOL BOARD CALL A BOND ELECTION? SCHOOL FACILITY DEFICIENCIES • Life Safety • Code Compliance • Operational Efficiency • Inadequate Space • Parity / Equity B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T HOW WERE THE FACILITY DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED? FACILITIES ASSESSMENT • Hired Architects & Engineers • Inspected Every BISD Property • Documented Deficiencies • Assigned Cost Estimates B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T Click link to watch Bond14 Video http://youtu.be/8zcLbm9gudo BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHAT’S PROPOSED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? DISTRICTWIDE SAFETY & SECURITY UPGRADES • Additional Security Card Access • Additional Security Cameras • New Security Vestibule at Birdville High • Security Fencing around Portable Classrooms B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? DISTRICTWIDE SCIENCE LABORATORY UPGRADES • Addresses State Standards • Permanent Laboratory Additions Smithfield Middle School Watauga Middle School Watauga Elementary • Modular Science Laboratory Additions North Oaks Middle School Richland Middle School Haltom Middle School Haltom High School B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? DISTRICTWIDE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES • Robust Wireless Connections • 4 Laptops & 2 Mobile Devices / Classroom • Replacement of Obsolete Equipment • Portable Carts of 24 Mobile Devices at Each Elementary & Secondary Dept. • Technology Bonds Paid Off in 5 Years B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? DISTRICTWIDE REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS • Heating & Air Conditioning Upgrades • Electrical Upgrades & Roof Repairs • Restroom / Plumbing Renovations • Courtyard Drainage & Structural Repairs • Fine Arts & Athletics Improvements at Birdville High B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? EST. 1962 NORTH RICHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL • Eliminates 18 portable classrooms • Additional Classroom & Support Space • Estimated Cost to Repair Exceeds 51% of Cost to Rebuild B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? EST. 1955 BIRDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Eliminates 8 Portable Classrooms • Resolves Capacity Issues • Resolves Structural Problems B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 2014 SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? EST. 1950 THE ACADEMY AT WEST BIRDVILLE • Eliminates 6 Portable Classrooms • Estimated Cost to Repair Exceeds 60% of Cost to Rebuild BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR CAMPUS? BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT OTHER IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE 2014 BOND PACKAGE… B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHAT’S DIFFERENT FROM THE 2013 BOND PACKAGE? $20 REDUCED $20 MILLION MILLION ELIMINATED CAMPUS CONSOLIDATION B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T HOW WOULD WE PAY FOR THE SCHOOL BOND PACKAGE? APPROX. DAILY COST TOTAL BOND AMOUNT $163.2 Million CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHOOL BOND ELECTION A vote of the public to authorize the Birdville ISD to levy a tax to pay for the building program. EST. TAX IMPACT $3 / Month for Owner of $120k property (Avg. BISD valuation) B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L WHAT DO WE DO NOW? • Make Sure You’re Registered to Vote • Deadline: Oct. 6 • Get Informed • Spread the Word • VOTE EARLY: Oct. 20−31 D I S T R I C T B I R D V I L L E I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOND? ONLINE BISDbond14.net B i r d vil le I S D CALL Birdville ISD Administration Building Mark Thomas 817-547-5799 B IS Db o n d 1 4 .n et BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Safety Upgrades Districtwide Renovations Science Lab Upgrades Technology Upgrades Security Upgrades N. Richland Middle Rebuild Rebuild Birdville Elem. Rebuild Acad. @ W. Birdville BOND VOTE EARLY OCTOBER 20 - 31 ELECTION DAY TUESDAY NOV. 4
