Meeting 1: Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Florence High School

AGENDA Welcome Introductions & Icebreaker Overview of Committee State of the District & Vision Demographic Information School Finance & FISD Financial Overview Meeting Wrap-up

INTRODUCTIONS & ICEBREAKER

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP & SUPPORT Board of Trustees District Leadership Team Facility Planning Support

LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER! Introductions: Name Number of Years in the Community Profession/Role in the Community Children in the District – Grade & Campus Where you graduated from High School As a group: Choose one word to describe Florence ISD. Discuss your goal for committee consensus. (simple majority, two-thirds, unanimous consent – “I can support that.”) Select a spokesperson to report out.

OVERVIEW OF COMMITTEE

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS More than two dozen invited residents and taxpayers committed to the students of Florence ISD Represents a diverse cross-section of our district Bring varying perspectives from our communities. Invited through nominations from Board Members and Administration.

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP Role of the Chairpersons Help lead each committee meeting and make adjustments to agendas, when needed. Facilitate large group discussions on all information provided. Ensure all ideas and/or positions of committee members are heard and given equal time. Maintain group focus and guide committee to its goals. Give formal presentation to Florence ISD Board of Trustees with the BSC’s final recommendations.

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP Self Nominations Committee members interested in serving as co- chairs should contact Paul Michalewicz. Co-chairs will be selected prior to the next meeting. pmichalewicz@florenceisd.net

LRFPC GOAL The goal of the Long Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) is to involve constituents of the Florence Independent School District in evaluating current and long-term facility needs.

LRFPC PURPOSE The purpose of the Long Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) is to provide facility and equipment recommendations to the Florence ISD Board of Trustees after having studied current facilities, educational programs, student population trends associated with the school district, and other data relevant to providing quality educational programs for all students.

CHARGE OF THE LRFPC The Long Range Facility Planning Committee represents all stakeholders of the Florence Independent School District. Committee members are asked to provide meaningful information to the district by developing recommendations that: Consider the educational needs of all students Provide an adequate and appropriate learning environment Are fiscally sound Reflect community values and perceptions of need Are based on current, relevant data and best practices

PARAMETERS OF THE LRFPC The LRFPC will be comprised of individuals from the community who represent the diversity and complex interests within Florence ISD, aided by district staff members serving as information-providers for the committee. Explore possible opportunities to address current and long-term facility needs in accordance with the following guiding priorities: Building age, safety and condition District growth and capacity Evolving educational delivery The LFRPC will report findings to the Board including, but not limited to, recommendations as to how to proceed with a long-range plan including the possible need for a future bond election. Recommendation(s) should address immediate and future facility needs of the school district to the extent members feel are financially prudent.

PARAMETERS OF THE LRFPC (cont.) The LRFPC will have access to data and resources provided by Florence ISD to develop appropriate facility recommendations. The LRFPC recognizes that the committee’s role is to provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees of Florence ISD and that the Board of Trustees will determine how to proceed with a long-range plan and the appropriate funding source. The LRFPC agrees to communicate progress and submit information requests to the school district in a timely fashion and provide regular updates to Florence ISD and the community.

Committee Schedule COMMITTEE SCHEDULE Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. May 29 30 1 LRFPC #1 6:30 pm Florence HS Cafeteria 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 LRFPC #2 6:30 pm TBD 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 LRFPC #3 6:30 pm 31 June LRFPC #4 6:30 pm LRFPC #5 6:30 pm Committee Schedule All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately 2 hours. Meeting locations will rotate to various FISD campuses to allow committee members to see a range of campus types, ages and conditions first-hand. Recommendations to Board: Monday, July 16

COMMITTEE PROCESS Existing Facility Conditions Demographics and Enrollment Projections School Finance Prioritization of Needs and Wants Bonding Capacity & Impact of Potential Bond Building Needs, Potential Solutions & Cost Analysis

STATE OF THE DISTRICT & VISION

FISD MISSION FISD VISION Florence ISD, together with family and community,  will prepare tomorrow's leaders through  the relentless pursuit of excellence. FISD VISION Florence ISD, the Foremost Leader in Education

Florence Elementary School (K-5) Florence Middle School (6-8) Florence High School (9-12)

ENROLLMENT HISTORY

Where have we been? How far have we come? Where are we going?

2015 Maintenance Tax Note $2.5 Million Dollars 13 Projects

2015 Maintenance Tax Note HVAC Gymnasium / Exterior Lighting Track Roadway / Paving Elementary Roof Band Hall Storage Weight Room / Ag Renovation Fencing Meat Lab Wall Safety and Security High School Fire Alarm System DAEP Building

Additional District Improvements HVAC - $121,981 Painting - $59,115 Roofing - $146,350 Technology - $163,145 Buses (4) - $366,353 District Vehicles (5) - $120,183

Bilingual/ESL Education Gifted & Talented Education PROGRAM OFFERINGS Bilingual/ESL Education Career and Technical Education Program Gifted & Talented Education Special Education School Year Count Percent   2017-2018 233 22.2 317 30.3 46 4.4 110 10.5 2016-2017 229 22.4 329 32.2 49 4.8 92 9.2 2015-2016 212 20.7 344 33.6 47 4.6 93 9.1 2014-2015 171 17.2 321 32.3 44 99 9.9

Multidisciplinary Studies PROGRAM OFFERINGS   High School Endorsements STEM 2 Programs of Study Business and Industry 8 Programs of Study Arts and Humanities 4 Programs of Study Multidisciplinary Studies General Studies Public Services 0 Programs of Study

PROGRAM OFFERINGS Advanced Placement Courses Year Number of Courses Name of Course   2015 1 AP Calculus 2016 4 AP Calculus; AP Biology; AP English 3; AP English 4 2017 6 AP Calculus; AP Chemistry; AP English 3; AP English 4; AP Spanish; AP U.S. History

Dual Credit Courses Taken 2017-2018 Government / Economics PROGRAM OFFERINGS Dual Credit Courses Taken 2017-2018   English III English IV U.S. History Government / Economics Entrepreneurship

PROGRAM OFFERINGS 2017-2018 Fine Arts Athletics Art High School - 100  Student Enrollment 2017-2018   Fine Arts Athletics  Art High School - 100  Middle School - 110 High School Girls Athletics - 56 High School Boys Athletics - 77   Theatre Arts High School - 67 Middle School Girls Athletics - 58 Middle School Boys Athletics - 76  Band High School - 24  Middle School - 67

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TEMPLETON DEMOGRAPHICS, SPRING 2017

FLORENCE ISD HOUSING ACTIVITY Florence ISD had 125 home sales in 2016 The average sale price for an existing home in 2016 was $171,564

FLORENCE ISD HOUSING ACTIVITY 276 students, or 27% of students reside within the City of Florence Inside the district’s boundary; 63% students live west of 195 22% students live east of 195 Florence ISD has 15% out of district students

TEN YEAR FORECAST BY GRADE 2021/22 enrollment = 1,185 students 10 year growth = 384 students 2026/27 enrollment = 1,408 students *Yellow box = largest grade per year *Green box = second largest grade per year

TEN YEAR FORECAST BY CAMPUS Florence Elementary is expected to have over 500 students in 2018/19 The MS will have almost 300 students by 2022/23 The HS is expected to have over 350 students by 2019/20

SCHOOL FINANCE & FISD FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

SCHOOL FINANCE: THE BIG PICTURE Most Texas schools are funded from three major revenue sources. Local Revenue State Revenue Federal Program Revenue

LOCAL TAX EFFORT Generated from property taxes (not sales taxes) Called “ad valorem” taxes Each year, a school district adopts two tax rates: Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Interest & Sinking (I&S)

LOCAL TAX EFFORT

STATE M&O FUNDING Foundation School Program Tier I Funding for regular student attendance Tier I Funding for programs: Career & Tech, Special Education, Gifted & Talented, Bilingual/ESL, GT Transportation… Tier II TRE Enrichment Funding

STATE M&O FUNDING 2017 – 2018 School Year TOTAL M&O Funding - $9,842,291 LOCAL Tax Revenue - $4,039,000 STATE Revenue - $5,803,291

STATE M&O FUNDING The State uses actual student and program counts to calculate a TOTAL state and local M&O funding amount for the District each year. The State determines a LOCAL fund assignment based on local property tax values. The balance of the TOTAL M&O District funding amount for the year is paid as STATE revenue.

FEDERAL PROGRAM FUNDING Programs targeting specific groups of students: Title One (at-risk), IDEA-B (special education), National School Lunch and Breakfast Program Generally supplemental in nature, not to replace state or local funding for regular programs.

LOCAL TAX EFFORT I&S M&O Two Separate Tax Rates: Capped at $0.50 Salaries Transportation Supplies Utilities & Maintenance I&S Capital items: School Buildings, Renovations, Land, etc. Capped at $0.50 Capped at $1.04 (or up to $1.17 with TRE)

MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS (M&O) Funds the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the district Salaries (for teachers and other staff) Utilities (electricity, water, etc.), insurance and fuel Facility repairs and maintenance School curriculum, supplies, and materials Technology For the average citizen this is similar to: House repairs Car fuel Routine services Cleaning Supplies Utilities

INTEREST & SINKING (I&S) Funds debt repayment for “big ticket” assets. New building construction Existing building renovations Land purchases Can be used for technology and other equipment (FF&E) For the average citizen this is similar to: New home purchase House renovations Land for a home New appliances New home computer New car

LOCAL TAX EFFORT M&O I&S The Annual District Budget is passed by the School Board of Trustees. 77.4% of the District’s M&O budget supports personnel salaries and related costs. I&S I&S funds may only be used to repay debt. Funds cannot be used for salaries, utilities or other day-to-day expenses.

Current FISD Tax Rate FY 2018 M&O TAX RATE $1.17 I&S TAX RATE $0.20 TOTAL TAX RATE $1.37 per $100 of property value + =

ADDITIONAL FISD FINANCE INFORMATION A Superior (A) Financial Accountability Rating from the Texas Education Agency An Unqualified (Clean) Opinion on the 2017 Annual Financial Audit Florence ISD is a Chapter 42, Property Poor, District for Funding Purposes. Not a Property Wealthy Recapture District.

QUESTIONS?

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Location TBD