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2. Agenda A. Anticipated Use of Bond Funds B. Explanation of Texas’ Taxing Structure C. Tax Impact and History D. Election Information E. Q & A 2

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4.  TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS ($3,519,500)  1:1 Initiative - BISD will provide opportunities to place technology in the hands of every student, every day, in all content areas.  Baseline technology – SmartBoards (interactive white board) in every classroom with sound, projectors, calculators for math, computers (either desktop or laptop) to accommodate remediation, enhancement and testing.  Educational Software to support learning  Monitors in commons areas used for communication  HS Auditorium projection screen with projector 4

5.  SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS ($590,000)  Fence around west side of Middle School and Elementary and Kindergarten playgrounds  Install camera systems at the Middle School and Elementary School  Install security system at all entrances on all three campuses  Install new intercom system at the Middle School and Elementary School 5

6.  PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES ($783,000)  Approximately nine (9) new school buses (two per year for the next 5 years)  BUS PARKING PORTS ($67,000)  Install covered parking ports for buses to preserve the life of the buses  ELECTRICITY TO BUS PARKING AREA ($20,000)  For security (lighting) and heating bus engines 6

7.  TRANSPORTATION ($320,500)  New Ag vehicle (which will be used to haul the Band trailer)  2 District vehicles  Band Trailer, Utility Trailer  Tractor (Bobcat) to clean out stalls  ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND ($200,000)  For safety, a new playground needs to be installed– location yet to be determined 7

8.  HVAC REPLACEMENTS ($300,000) Life expectancy is 15-20 years  Elem. School – 13 units (17 years old), 15 units (15 years old)  Middle School – 12 units (17 years old), 4 units (13 years old)  MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF ($600,000)  Sections of the Middle School roof (tar and gravel) need to be replaced due to leaking 8

9.  CURB REPAVING & GUTTER ($1,000,000)  Repave (or concrete) driveways at High School  Curb and gutter at High School  Expand parking at High School  Repair road around Middle School  New road construction to ease traffic congestion at the Elementary and Middle schools 9

10.  CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND IMPROVEMENTS ($1,100,000)  Ag Facility for cleaning and grooming stock show animals  Unforeseen technology needs  Equipment such as fork-lift and other mechanical equipment  Building upgrades and improvements  Restructuring roof support for new air- conditioners  Miscellaneous 10

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14. 14 $0.03 Projected Impact on Taxpayers $ 25,000 $ 3.00 $ 0.25 $ 0.06 50,000 10.50 0.88 0.20 75,000 18.01 1.50 0.35 100,000 25.51 2.13 0.49 125,000 33.01 2.75 0.63 150,000 40.51 3.38 0.78 175,000 48.01 4.00 0.92 200,000 55.52 4.63 1.07 225,000 63.02 5.25 1.21 250,000 70.52 5.88 1.36 275,000 78.02 6.50 1.50 300,000 85.53 7.13 1.64

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17. Early Voting Early Voting begins Monday, April 29 –May 3 and May 6-7 @ Bushland ISD Administration Voting Hours for Early Voting 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. 17

18. POLLING PLACES on May 11, 2013 Voting Hours 7 am - 7 pm Precinct 321 & 208R - Bushland High School Precinct 322 - Valle de Oro Fire Station Precinct 323, 324, 326 - Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School 18

19. Visit the Bushland ISD website www.Bushlandisd.org and click on the 2013 Bond Information link on the left side of the page. You will find a menu to choose from. You can click on Bond Issue FAQ to find answers to frequently asked questions. 19

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