BY BROOKE SJOBERG
The breakdown
Looking ahead
Proposition B will also allow for the replacement of student and teacher devices. Landon Hein, GISD’s chief of technology and innovation, said over 50% of devices are in need of replacement due to both age and condition. Propositions C and D would fund an expansion of the performing arts center as well as weight and locker rooms at East View High School. Padavil said student participation in these extracurriculars has increased by 38% in recent years.
If approved, the four-proposition bond will allow for the construction of new campuses, needed renovations and other capital improvements. Padavil said in addition to the new schools, Proposition A will allow for some renovation at all GISD campuses, including installing safety measures, such as secure entrances, as well as purchasing new buses to replace old ones. He said these new buses will have seat belts to secure riders in the case of an accident.
Should the bond pass, GISD will levy an additional one cent per $100 valuation on properties within its boundaries. Should the bond fail, Padavil said the district would likely need to adjust boundaries again for a second year in a row to buy enough time for the district to put forth another bond proposal. The district cannot self-fund the projects otherwise, he said. Webb said he believes the bond is the best way to address student and district needs. “It’s no secret that we’re growing in leaps and bounds,” Webb said. “These kids are going to have to exist somewhere. Could we put them in portables? Yes. But does that contribute to a quality learning experience? I don’t feel it does.”
A closer look Georgetown ISD’s proposed bond package focuses most heavily on addressing enrollment growth. Proposition A, $597.47 million: school facilities, capital improvements, safety and security • Design and construction of High School No. 3: $356 million • Design and construction of Middle School No. 5: $106.05 million • Design and construction of Elementary School No. 12: $66.57 million • Renovation of the old Benold Middle School as the new Frost Elementary School: $38.4 million • Renovations to campuses, upgrades and purchases of new equipment: $28.18 million • Purchase 15 new school buses: $2.27 million
Tax impact
$1.0467 per $100 of valuation
Current tax rate
Proposition B, $20.33 million: technology and technology infrastructure • Replacement of and new staff and student devices: $18.49 million • Technology infrastructure improvements, such as phone systems, data center, £irewall and electronics: $1.48 million • Replacement of printers: $363,000 Proposition C, $27.85 million: ne arts facilities • Construction of a performing arts center at East View High School: $26 million • Maintenance of Klett Performing Arts Center: $1.5 million • Replacement of £ine arts concert attire and uniforms: $350,000
Tax rate if bond passes Average homesteaded home value
$1.0567 per $100 of valuation
$332,425
Total: $649.51 million
Annual tax increase $33.24
Monthly tax increase
Proposition D, $3.86 million: athletics • Renovate and expand EVHS Field House, repair track at Georgetown High School: $3.86 million
$2.77
NOTE: PROPOSITIONS MAY NOT EQUAL TOTAL DUE TO ROUNDING.
SOURCE: GEORGETOWN ISD¥COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: GEORGETOWN ISD¥COMMUNITY IMPACT
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