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LAKE TRAVIS WESTLAKE EDITION
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 8 SEPT. 15 OCT. 12, 2022
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BUS SERVICE GAPS
Lake Travis ISD was down 39 bus drivers when the school year started, resulting in more students walking home and being transported by parents. Some schools set up volunteer crossing guard shifts to increase safety.
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Tra c at schools such as Rough Hollow Elementary School has worsened with the start of the new school year, but this is a symptom of larger regional tra c problems.
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Regional tra c safety concerns renew as school begins As school bus sta ng shortages put more stress on major roadways, cities continue to work at the local level on regional tra c safety solutions, Bee Cave and Lakeway city o cials said. Lake Travis ISD was down 39 bus drivers at the start of the school year, resulting in major shifts to bus routes. Students that live within 2 miles of the district no longer receive bus service, according to the district. “With the lack of bus drivers, the bus services are staggered, so most kids that could normally ride a bus can only ride every other week,” Bee Cave Police Chief Brian Jones said. “Those parents are having to drive their kids to and from school. Bus shortages have meant more children are walking home from school.” As a result, intersections near schools such as Hwy. 71 and Hamilton BY GRACE DICKENS CONTINUED ON 38
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FALL TO DO LIST 2022 EVENTS
Pearl project OK’d amid city development code changes
DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS
The Pearl is a new development near RM 620 and Bee Cave Parkway that will have residences and public amenities.
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As Bee Cave’s population continues to grow, more devel- opers are eyeing the city as a potential site for projects and development. One of those developers, The Morgan Group, a Hous- ton-based luxury property management company, is seek- ing to build a complex with over 300 multifamily units on an undeveloped tract of land north of the intersection of RM 620 and Bee Cave Parkway. The Morgan Group purchased the land previously
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NOW OPEN 1 Concordia University Texas at 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin, opened its third residence hall Aug. 26, nearly doubling the university’s housing capacity. The new Regents Hall provides housing for up to 234 students and has a fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor amphitheater. 512-313-4289. www.concordia.edu 2 Four Oaks Medicare Planning opened in June at 5424 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 204-4, Austin. Initially started by Paula
4 Maple Street Biscuit Co. opened a new location in August. Located west of the Hill Country Galleria at 3944 S. RM 620, Bldg. 1, Ste. 130, Bee Cave, the restaurant serves comfort food with a modern twist through a variety of bis- cuits, wa es and co ee. 737-301-2600. www.maplestreetbiscuits.com 5 Mighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes opened a new trailer in July at 21605 Hwy. 71, Spicewood. The original Mighty Fine Burgers opened in 2007, and the restaurant has since grown to four brick-and-mortar locations in addition to
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quali cations. Ellie was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash and Kyle Keller and has de- veloped a growing number of franchises across the country since. 737-237-9136. www.elliementalhealth.com 10 La Popular Taqueria will open in February at the Lantana Place shopping center at 7415 Southwest Parkway, Bldg. 5, Ste. 100, Austin. The restaurant’s menu is still being nalized but will feature authentic Mexican food. The restaurant’s two original locations are in Mexico City, and the location in Austin will be the second U.S. location. 310-405-9645. www.lapopulartaqueria.com 11 PK Acupuncture & Wellness will bring a modern approach to Chinese medicine and acupuncture with its new Westlake location in mid-September. The practice will specialize in optimizing health for fertility, anti-aging and stress reduction in its new facility located at 2499 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. A102, 12 Located on 15 acres of Hill Country at 101 CR 409, Spicewood, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery celebrated its fth anniversary in September. The craft distillery was founded in 2014, followed by the opening of the ranch in 2017 to the public. The facility has live music, yard games and a playground. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com 13 Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrated its 25th anniversary Sept. 1. The Dal- las-based chain serves bundt cakes in a variety of avors and sizes. It has loca- Austin. 512-650-8880. www.pkwellness.com ANNIVERSARIES
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Children’s indoor play area Pikopye’s Town will open its second location in Lakeway in November. Located at 1607 N. RM 620, Austin, Pikopye’s Town by the Lake will feature a small themed play area with eight custom playhouses resembling small lake town businesses, a tree house with tunnel slide and an outdoor area with picnic tables, big blocks and toys. The business will o er a toddler and baby area with a woodlands theme for sensory play. Spaces can also be rented for private events such as birthdays, baby showers and bridal showers. A creative lounge space for adults with a variety of snacks and co ee options is also available. IN THE NEWS 15 Lakeway-based Love & Cookies won rst place in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best ninth annual competition in August with owner Ashley Cameron’s gourmet frozen cookie dough, which will be sold in H-E-B stores statewide. Cameron won $20,000 for her product, which comes in M&M, triple chocolate, chocolate chip and glu- ten-free chocolate chip. Love & Cookies is located at 1200 Lakeway Drive, Ste. 3,
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tions throughout Austin, including in the Westlake area at 2785 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-329-8333. www.nothing- bundtcakes.com/bakery/0059-austin-tx Twin Liquors —a fourth-generation fam- ily-owned company—celebrated its 85th anniversary in August. Twin Liquors was founded in Austin and has since grown to over 100 locations throughout the state, including ve in the Lake Travis-Westlake area. The store sells a variety of wine and spirits from around the world. 512-222-0700. www.twinliquors.com RENOVATIONS 14 In conjunction with Austin-based Freedom Solar Power, Riverbend Church is installing a 217-kilowatt solar array that will generate 295,000 kilowatt-hours per year in energy output. This is the largest solar array installed on any church in the United States, according to the church. The installation will be completed in September. Riverbend Church is located at 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. 512-327-3540. www.riverbend.com
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four-player golf scramble games in the morning or afternoon. The event will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $300 (individual)-$1,000 (team of four). 1900 Clubhouse Hill Drive, Spicewood. 512-533-6010. www.lteducationfoundation.org 26 HOP INTO NOSTALGIA The city of Lakeway Arts Committee invites residents to don their ‘40s and ‘50s fashion and dancing shoes for a Sock Hop. The event will feature music from The Highlights and a few musicians from People’s Choice, with vocals by Barbara Calderaro, David Cummings and Howard Levine. 7-9 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov TexARTS Theatre will host a Best of “Coco” one-day holiday camp where students will sing and dance to songs from the movie “Coco,” learn simple scenes and acting techniques, and make a craft to take home. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $80. 2300 Lohmans Spur Road, Ste. 160, Lakeway. 512-852-9079. www.tex-arts.org
family-friendly 1.2-mile course with six activity stations along the way. A silent auction will be held online from Sept. 24-29 prior to the event. Proceeds from the event will bene t the organization, which helps make independence possible for adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 9-10:45 a.m. $15 (children 12 and under), $25 (adult). 502 Hurst Creek Road, Lakeway. www.aimtx.org/events 02 WITNESS A MASTERPIECE The city of Lakeway Arts Committee will present the Lakeway Masterpiece Concert Series at the Lakeway Activity Center. The concert will feature cellist Andrew Pearce, violinist Sari Pearce, the performance of Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 1, the The Lakeway Activity Center will host a citywide indoor multifamily garage sale. The community event will have a variety of items including household goods, clothing, electronics, collectibles and more. 8 a.m.- noon. $30 (member), $35 (nonmember). 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov
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30 ATTEND A MASQUERADE A Kind Hart foundation will hold a Masquerade Gala featuring entertainment, food, drinks and touring illusionist Reza. This event will bene t A Kind Hart Foundation and the Ladies of Lake Travis Crisis Ministries, a local nonpro t that provides nancial and food assistance to families. 7 p.m. $150 (per ticket). Flintrock Falls Clubhouse, 401 Jack Nicklaus Drive, Austin. 512-415-9023. www.akindhartfoundation.com OCTOBER 02 RAISE FUNDS AND RUN Adults Independent & Motivated will host the Tutus & Ties Fun Run at Lakeway City Park. The event includes a
SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH OCT. 22 LISTEN TO A CONCERT The Hill Country Galleria will host its Fall Saturday Night Concert series on the Central Plaza lawn. The lineup includes Floyd Domino’s Western Swing Revue, Carolyn Wonderland, Graham Wilkinson, Guy Forsyth, Tomar & The FC’s, and Vallejo. 7-9 p.m. Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-263-0001. www.hillcountrygalleria.com 26 TEE OFF FOR A GOOD CAUSE Bene tting Lake Travis ISD, the Lake Travis Education Foundation will hold its Fore the Kids Golf Tournament at the Barton Creek Country Club with
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Join us for a night under the stars, featuring the most spectacular sunset views in town, and a performance by Tomar and the FCs! Guests will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous live & silent auction packages. Austin Smiles will present the 4th Annual Cullington, Fox, Beckham International Service Award to two outstanding volunteers, Beau Theriot and Jamie Barshop , for their many years of leadership and support. Wish Upon A Smile Gala - November 5th, 2022
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18 CELEBRATE TEXAS Lake Travis Community Library will host a lm screening for the documentary “Deep in the Heart,” narrated by Matthew McConaughey. The documentary celebrates Texas’ diverse landscapes and explores humanity’s relationship with nature. 6 p.m. Free. 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org 20 GET PRETTY IN PINK The Westlake Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Floating Flamingo Boat Cruise, a networking event for businesses held on a sunset cruise in Lake Austin. The event will feature an evening of door prizes, food, a DJ and dancing. Attendees will earn a ra e ticket for every item of pink worn. Parking is limited, and ride-sharing is encouraged. 6-8 p.m. $45 (members), $60 (guests). Loop 360 Boat Ramp, 5019 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. 512-327-3088. www.westlakechamber.com 22 MAKE IT GLOW Lakeway’s Parks and Recreation department invites the community to bring bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, skates, wheelchairs and more to the Live Oak Golf Course driving range for a Witches Ride, Roll & Stroll event. Streamers, glow sticks and tape will be provided by the department to decorate wheels for a ride down Lakeway Drive. The parade will go roughly a mile to the Lakeway Activity Center and be followed by a carnival and live music by The Little Wedding Band. 5:30-9 p.m. Free. Lakeway Drive, Lakeway. 512-314-7530. www.lakeway-tx.gov 23 BE A LIGHT Candlelight Ranch will hold a Light a Path fundraiser with food from local chefs, specialty cocktails, live music by John Arthur Martinez, auctions and more. The event will raise funds for the ranch, an all-abilities destination providing children and families with outdoor experiences that may otherwise be inaccessible. 4-7:30 p.m. $225 (individual tickets)-$275 (individual tickets with round-trip transportation). 6408 Muleshoe Bend Trail, Marble Falls. 512-323-5300. www.candlelightranch.org
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The Friends of Bee Cave Public Library will hold a Rolling Sculpture Car Show showcasing collector cars, hot rods, art cars, sports cars and more along the streets of the Hill Country Galleria. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. www.rollingsculpturecarshow.com
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06 PARTY LIKE THE FRENCH The Engage & Heal Foundation will hold a Farm to Table(aux) bene t at Pecan Springs Ranch. The event will include a feast with farm-to-table cuisine, artisan cocktails, craft beer and boutique wines along with tableaux vivants, or paintings featuring live actors. There will be a mystery box ra e and art-related auction items for bid. Registration closes Oct. 3. 6-10 p.m. $150 (general admission), $1,600 (table of eight). 10601 B Derecho Drive, Austin. 512-215-0656. www.farmtotableaux.com 13 HEAR THE ROAR The recreational after-school program Side by Side Kids will host its fourth annual Heart of a Lion event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Bene tting the children of Side by Side Kids, the fundraiser will include dinner and drinks as well as guest speakers, a live performance with Jack Ingram and a live auction. 6-11:15 p.m. $125. 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin. 512-371-9393. www.sidebysidekids.org 15 CHOW DOWN FOR CHARITY Crosswater Yacht Club will hold its annual Rods and Ribs Car Show & Cook-O fundraiser, which includes an in-water boat show, a silent auction, a live auction, live music, remote- controlled boat races and more. The event will bene t Folds of Honor, which awards scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and wounded soldiers. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 1505 Hurst Creek Road, Austin. 512-261-5253. www.crosswateryachtclub.com
Schumann Piano Quartet and others. 4-5 p.m. Free. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov 03 GIVE TEDDY A CHECK UP A Teddy Bear Clinic will be held at Lake Travis Community Library to allow participants to bring along their favorite stu ed animal or doll for a check up by Dr. Shubha Adeni from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center of Lakeway. Adeni will also promote health and wellness through a storytime session. 10:30 a.m. Free. 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org 04 CONNECT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT In conjunction with the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, the West Lake Hills Police Department will host a National Night Out event with food, games, vehicle displays and vendors along with public safety agencies to encourage citizen engagement with their neighbors and police. The event will be held at the Village at Westlake in the Gold’s Gym parking lot. 6-8 p.m. Free. 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. 512-327-1195. www.westlakechamber.com 04 GET TO KNOW THE COMMUNITY The Lakeway Police Department will host a National Night Out event. The annual event brings dozens of residents together to organize group parties near their homes to meet neighbors and interact with local law enforcement o cers. 4-8 p.m. Free. Lakeway Police Department, 1941 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway and various neighborhood locations. 512-261-2800. www.lakeway-tx.gov
The 8th Annual Destination Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival will feature artists such as Shawn Byrne.
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Lakeway OKs bond election
REGIONAL PROJECT
LAKEWAY’S ROAD BOND Lakeway voters will consider a $17.47 million transportation bond for the Nov. 8 election. Projects that could be funded through the bond include:
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$4.3M: resurface Lakeway Boulevard $4.2M: extend Main Street to The Enclave property or extend Birrell Street $3.22M: acquire right of way for the RM 620 widening project $1.8M: resurface Lakeway Drive $1.5M: resurface Lohmans Crossing $1M: improve culverts on Lakeway Drive $800K: improve culverts on Top ‘O the Lake Drive $391K: new tra c signal at Flint Rock Road and Wild Cherry Drive $159K: new sidewalk on Dave Drive $100K: new tra c signal at Lohmans Crossing and Main Street
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Lakeway City Council called a $17.47 million transportation bond for the Nov. 8 election at its Aug. 15 meeting. City sta have been working for about eight months with an engineering consultant to outline projects in a bond proposition, including drainage improvements, road extensions and resurfacing. In terms of scal impact, City Manager Julie Oakley said the debt service incurred by the bond will be $1.18 million annually. This will also increase the city’s interest and sinking, or I&S, tax rate by $0.0114. The increase in the I&S tax rate would increase the tax levy, or tax amount, the average homeowner in Lakeway pays by an estimated $6.58 per month, she said. Mayor Pro Tem Gretchen Vance
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Timeline: 2022-26 Cost: $612 million
Funding sources: Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Texas Department of Transportation
SOURCE: CITY OF LAKEWAY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
million bond, the city does not have to issue the funds. Oakley said the bond can also be issued in stages. For example, the city may choose to use $6 million for one project, and then use another $6 million months later for another part of the project, she said. For long-term municipal bonds,
the city also has years to use it, and the average bond does not mature for more than a decade, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Voters can decide whether they want the bond to be issued during the Nov. 8 election. Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4.
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said Aug. 15 that although the voters may authorize the use of the $17.47 Road work continues to widen Hwy. 71 in west Travis County
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o cer with the Texas Department of Transportation Austin District. The Texas Transportation Com- mission awarded the $12.8 million contract to Hunter Industries earlier in 2022. Additional reporting by Sumaiya Malik Timeline: May 2022-spring/summer 2024 Cost: $12.8 million Funding source: TxDOT
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A state project to widen 3.4 miles of Hwy. 71 between RM 2322/Pace Bend Road and the Travis County/Blanco County line is now in the drainage work phase. Work began on the project in May. The contractor is working on the drain- age structures and will begin the road widening afterward for completion in late spring to early summer 2024, said Brad Wheelis, public information
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DEVELOPMENT BRIEFS
Projects underway in the Lake Travis-Westlake area
COMPILED BY GRACE DICKENS
Brown Property moves forward in Bee Cave Landscape architecture rm Rialto Studio will transform a roughly 45-acre parcel of land into a public amenity for residents following action taken at the Aug. 9 Bee Cave City Council meeting. Known as the Brown Property, the city of Bee Cave purchased the land in 2017 to preserve native plant communities and foster a meaningful connection between people and nature, according to city documents. The land is located generally west of Great Divide Drive and south of Hwy. 71. The city initially estimated it would need to set aside about $6.85 million for the project in the Bee Cave Capital Improvements Plan, which council approved in 2021. The project will be paid for out of the city’s general fund, hotel occupancy taxes
and bond money from the Bee Cave Economic Development Corp., according to the plan. The city’s original request for external propos- als included an expanded network of parks, trails, recreational facilities, sports facilities and open spaces on the property. The city also emphasized it would like its parks, greenways and environ- mental resources integrated into the community. The city chose Rialto Studio out of seven appli- cants based on the city’s ranking system.
DEVELOPING THE BROWN PROPERTY
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Work continues on The Backyard in Bee Cave
Lakeway approves The Enclave at Lohmans plat Lakeway City Council unani- mously approved the nal plat for Phase 2 of The Enclave at Lohmans at the Aug. 15 meeting, which allows the project to get started with development. As part of the 59-acre planned unit development The Square on Lohmans, this 20.1-acre portion of the project includes 56 sin- gle-family lots, one multifamily lot and three nonresidential lots, according to city documents. In July, council members approved the nal plat for Phase 1, which included an extension of
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Bee Cave city sta approved the designs of integral roadways for The Backyard on Aug. 19. The Backyard is a 35-acre entertain- ment development, and infrastructure construction is underway for Phase 1 of the project. As part of Phase 1, Willie Way will connect to Bee Cave Parkway. Additionally, a street formerly known as Street A will be called Amp Road and act as an internal roadway that spans one edge of the development. Alongside the roads, designs were approved for the stormwater, water, wastewater and water quality deten- tion ponds sized to accommodate the eventual build-out of The Backyard, according to city documents. Phase 2 includes the event venue, a
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food and beverage complex, and park- ing garages. Following approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, council will vote in a future session on whether to approve the site plans for the two parking garages within the development. The Backyard is expected to generate 15,732 daily trips upon build-out, according to city documents.
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EDUCATION Eanes ISD nearly fully staffed with help from education foundation
based on enrollment and attendance. Beyond the amount needed for basic operations, the remainder of taxes collected from homeowners is recaptured by the state. Under recapture, 64% of property taxes collected in EISD go back to the state, Meserole DeLorenzo said. “What the Eanes Education Foundation does is basically fill the gap between the adequate education
collected over $28.5 million to fund more than 576 teachers since 2004, Meserole DeLorenzo said. The foundation supports the district through donations, corporate sponsorships and events, including the Teacher Fund. It runs from Oct. 1-Nov. 18, along with a Teacher Fun Run 5K on Nov. 5. The nonprofit will also hold its annual gala in February. “Our community definitely understands our mission and believes in us, what we do and the impact we make on our district,” Meserole DeLorenzo said. “A community is only as strong as the schools in it.” The state uses a set of formulas to calculate how much funding a school receives per student. The basic allotment per student has been $6,160 since 2019-20, unadjusted for changing local property values or inflation, EISD Chief Financial Officer Chris Scott said. The longer the state goes without increasing the basic allotment the more money the state is able to collect in recapture. This is because school operating funds remain unchanged while local property
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Dana Meserole DeLorenzo said. Established in 1991, the foundation was created in response to Senate Bill 351, the state’s initial attempt at equalizing school funding. When SB 351 was ruled unconstitutional, the Texas Legislature introduced the recapture system in 1993. This
Ahead of the 2022-23 school year, Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett reported the district was nearly fully staffed, with the exception of a few special education positions and bus drivers. The Eanes Education Foundation funded 55 teaching positions with a $2.75 million donation to the district in May. EEF funds are included in the district’s budget calculations alongside funding from the state and other revenue sources. “We’re hearing a lot of stories about other districts having great difficulty filling a large volume of positions, but we feel very fortunate, and a lot of hard work has gone into making sure that we are nearly fully staffed as the school year
“OUR COMMUNITY DEFINITELY UNDERSTANDS OUR MISSION AND BELIEVES IN US, WHAT WE DO AND THE IMPACT WE MAKE IN OUR DISTIRCT.” DANA MESEROLE DELORENZO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EANES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
the state of Texas believes that we should have, and then the excellent education that our parents feel our children should have,” Meserole DeLorenzo said. EISD will collect $194.2 million in property tax revenue for the
program takes excess revenue from wealthier districts and redistributes it
to districts unable to meet their operating expenses through local tax collection. The state determines how much property tax revenue districts can keep
2022-23 school year, according to district estimates. Of this amount, $124.8 million will be collected by the state for recapture. As of June, the foundation has
commences,” Arnett said. EEF is the funding arm of the district, Executive Director
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Raising the rate The data below compares the amount of recapture Eanes ISD paid to the state versus other districts in 2021-22. Overall, EISD made the sixth-highest recapture payment statewide.
values rise, he said. Board Member Ellen Balthazar expressed in meetings over the summer that the district has a very expensive educational model that will need to be adjusted if funding from the state is not increased in the next Texas legislative session, which runs from January to May 2023. The EEF’s funding goals continue to grow alongside increasing recapture payments and the unchanged basic allotment per student. For 2022-23, the nonprofit aims to raise at least $3 million for the district, Meserole DeLorenzo said. In addition to the $2.75 million for staff salaries, the EEF also contributed an “EEF Board-Donated Gift” of $225,000 to be distributed among all educators in EISD. Funding raised over the $3 million goal will go toward a similar gift to teachers next year, she said. “I believe this year will be the best year yet because all of our communities are rallying together around our teachers, who just deserve the best,” Meserole DeLorenzo said.
Amount of recapture paid
Austin ISD
$819M
The Eanes Education Foundation donated $2.75 million to the district in May. (Photos courtesy Eanes Education Foundation)
Houston ISD
$290M
Dallas ISD
$142M
Eanes ISD
$104M
Lake Travis ISD
$47M
Number of students
Austin ISD Houston ISD
74,713
The foundation holds several annual events to raise funds for the district.
The foundation has roughly 100 volunteers across all campuses.
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Dallas ISD Eanes ISD Lake Travis ISD
$2.75 million donated in May 55 teaching positions
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7,770 11,345
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
SOURCE: EANES EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Eanes, Lake Travis & Leander ISDs
School district report cards yield mixed outcomes for state ratings EANES, LAKE TRAVIS & LEANDER ISDS The Texas Education Agency released its annual accountability ratings for school districts for the 2021-22 school year Aug. 15. Ratings are issued for the district as a whole BY GRACE DICKENS Eanes ISD Lake Travis ISD 94 Leander ISD 2018-19 2021-22
REPORT CARD The Texas Education Agency typically releases district accountability ratings each year, except for in 2020 and 2021. Districts are ranked with an A, B, or C, and Not rated is below a 70.
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and for individual campuses. Districtwide, these ratings are based on the State of Texas Assess- ments of Academic Readiness exam performance, graduation rates, academic growth, and college or career readiness. Scoring 90-100 equals an A, followed by 80-89 for a B and 70-79 for a C. If a district or campus falls below a 70, it is categorized as “not rated.” Eanes ISD saw a districtwide gain of one point from 96 in its 2019 rating to 97. EISD reported higher scores in college or career readiness and graduation rates. All campuses in the district scored over 90 overall, earning an A. Leander ISD’s rating remained the same from 2019 to 2022 at 89. Six campuses within the district earned a C; 22 earned a B; and 14 earned an A. Two elementary schools were categorized as not rated. Lake Travis ISD saw a 6-point decrease from 2019 to 2022, going from a 94 to an 88. Of its 11 cam- puses, six scored an A and three scored a B. West Cypress Hills Elementary School scored a C, and
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A: 14 (7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools) B: 22 (14 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 2 high schools) C: 6 (5 elementary schools, 1 middle school) Not rated: 2 (elementary schools)
A: 6 (4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools) B: 3 (1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school) C: 1 (elementary school) Not rated: 1 (elementary school)
A: 9 (6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school)
B: none C: none Not rated: none
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Lake Travis Elementary School was not rated with a score of 62. Due to not having scores for college readiness or graduation rates, elementary and middle school accountability ratings rely heavily on STAAR per- formance as well as academic growth and perfor- mance relative to the percentage of economically disadvantaged students at the school. Kathy Burbank, LTISD’s director of accountability
and assessment, said STAAR scores are just one test taken on one day and are not wholly reflective of students’ skills. Lake Travis Elementary also has the highest number of economically disadvantaged students at 38.1%. By comparison, West Cypress Hills scored a 78 and 7% of its students are economically disad- vantaged, while Lakeway Elementary scored a 93 with 6.1% of economically disadvantaged students.
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