Dr. Nolan Perez Board President Dr. Art Cavazos Superintendent Julio Cavazos Chief Financial Officer
18,721 students 29 campuses 3,391 employees 92% completion rate 75% economically disadvantaged 47.1% dual enrollment completion rate 61% of high school graduates enter college during their first year after high school
Student demographics – Hispanic 92.3% – White (Non Hispanic) 6.9% – Other 1.4% Budget/ Awards – District budget of $201,300,000 – 11 th consecutive year of earning Superior Achievement rating by TEA’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas Program – Awarded 2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award for financial transparency – 5 years of CAFR Award for excellence in Financial Reporting
Launched in Oct Strategic Plan Committee Over 800 community members participated Plan next three to five years Adopted in February 2014
District needs Driven by Strategic Plan State requires a vote to increase M&O Refinanced previous bond which resulted in $8 Million Savings (I&S) State matching funds Homestead exemption
1989 $20 Million Bond Construction Classroom Remodeling 1999 $80 Million Bond New Elementary/Volumes Two High School Field Houses Performing Arts Buildings at HS School Improvements New Middle School 2010 $98.6 Million Bond Cano Freshman Academy New Middle School Agriculture Center Performing Arts Center Boggus Stadium Aquatics Center
Surveillance at all Elementary Campuses Two All-inclusive Playgrounds Modernization of Classrooms Technology Infrastructure Upgrades Music Instrument Replacements Upgrades to Facility Parking Lots/HVAC Additional Classroom Wings CTE Upgrades Elementary Playground Upgrades Varsity Baseball/Softball Upgrades JV and Varsity Track Upgrades Gym Floor Replacements
Consistent Message Media Outlets Newspaper Blast Flyers Website Television Social Media Campus Marquees Phone Calls 82 Presentations Political Action Committee ◦ Yard Signs ◦ Push Cards