2. AHISD Mission Statement
The Alamo Heights Independent School District,
the heart of our community whose passion is excellence,
will educate and empower every student
to excel academically and as a confident,
compassionate citizen with impeccable character
and a global perspective through engaging, personally challenging, and relevant experiences
that inspire learning for life.
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

3. ACCOLADES • Top 1-2% of High Schools in the U.S. (Newsweek Magazine)
• Top 3 School District in Texas, H-E-B Excellence in Education Award (2016)
• Top 5 School Board in Texas, H-E-B Excellence in Education Award (2015)
• Texas School District of Excellence Award, Texas A&M University (2015)
• Top 5 School District in Texas, H-E-B Excellence in Education Award (2014)
• Top 10 School District in Texas (out of 1,024) (niche.com)
• AHHS Rocketry earned National Diamond Goddard Award, SystemsGo (2015 & 2016)
• Top School District in the Region (San Antonio Express-News Reader’s Choice Award)
• AH Junior School earned an A as one of the Best Public Middle Schools, Best Academics & Most Diverse Schools
in area, state, and nation (niche.com)
• Woodridge & Cambridge both named Top 1 & 2 Elementary Schools in Region out of several hundred schools (niche.com)
• Spanish Immersion, Dual Language, Gifted/Talented and Special Education Programs considered among the best
in the region

4. AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

5. OUR FOCUS • Comprehensive Curriculum
• Student Engagement ~ Design Process
• Diverse Course Offerings ~ 30+ Courses Added
• College Readiness ~ 96% of Class of 2016 enrolled ~ 47% AP/DC Courses
• Character Education
• Student Voice ~ Focus Groups, Surveys, Leadership
• Extracurricular Opportunities ~ Top 10 in Texas UIL Lone Star Cup

6. NEEDS ASSESSMENT
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Personnel Audit
• 7-Year Technology Plan
• 2011 Budget Cuts
• Safety Audit
• Facility Master Plan

7. EFFICIENCIES
• Approximate 1 Mega Watt of Solar Panels generating over $275,000 annually
• High Efficient Windows
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• HVAC Controls
• Thermal Storage
• Saving of $23 million in refinancing bond debt

8. AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

9. AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

10. Originated in 1955
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

11. CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY | BOND 2017
New Off-Campus Park
New Synthetic Turf Field
New Off-Campus Parking
(76 Spaces)
New On-Campus Playground
Site Drainage and Landscaping Improvements
New Fine Arts Building
Engaged Classrooms
CAMPUSWIDE:
Technology System Improvements
Roofing Repair and Replacement
HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Improvements
Security Fencing/Lighting

12. CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY | MASTER PLAN
New Dining/Multipurpose Room
New Fine Arts Building
New Central Plant
New On-Campus Playground
New Off-Campus Park
New Off-Campus Parking (76 Spaces)
New Synthetic Turf Field
Engaged Classrooms
Classroom Renovations
Kitchen Renovation
Restroom Renovations
Technology System Improvements
Roofing Repair and Replacement
HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Improvements
Site Drainage and Landscaping Improvements
Security Fencing/Lighting

13. AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

14. Originated in 1953
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

15. AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

16. Originated in 1959
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

17. AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

18. Originated in 1964
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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20. ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL | BOND 2017
New Central Plant
New Academic, Laboratory, and Athletic Complex
New Parking Lot
New Dining/Multipurpose Hall
New Collaborative Lab Spaces
New Synthetic Turf Football Field
New Track
Redesigned Courtyard
New Stadium Seating, Athletic Facilities, & Press Box
Engaged Classrooms
CAMPUSWIDE:
Restroom Renovations
Technology System Improvements
Roofing Repair and Replacement
HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Improvements
Site Drainage and Landscaping Improvements
Security Fencing/Lighting
New Synthetic Turf Soccer Field
Additional Parking (Campuswide Net Gain: 50 Spaces)
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

21. Originated in 1959
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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25. 5.5¢ ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD| BOND 2017 SCOPE TOTAL: $135 Million
Howard Early Childhood Center
Classroom Flooring
Cambridge Elementary
Classroom Furniture
Woodridge Elementary
Roofing
Alamo Heights Junior School
District Capital Improvements
Robbins Academy
Technology
Alamo Heights High School
TOTAL: $135 Million
WHAT WILL IT COST TAXPAYERS?
5.5¢
$24/month
For the average home in AHISD (taxable valuation of $515,000)
Estimated debt services tax rate increase over 7 years
AHISD | ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

26. AHISD USE OF BOND FUNDS

32. AHISD TOTAL TAX RATE HISTORY

33. AREA ISD DEBT SERVICE TAX RATES

34. COMPARISON DISTRICTS DEBT SERVICE TAX RATES

35. AREA ISD TOTAL TAX RATES

36. Community Presentations Alamo Heights High School Black Box Theater
VOTER INFORMATION
Early Voting
April 24 to May 2, 2017
Election Day
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Community Presentations
Alamo Heights High School Black Box Theater
March 8 • p.m.
April 4 • p.m.
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