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Facility Needs Transportation Needs Assessment “The past is history, the present is past, and

Facility Needs Transportation Needs Assessment “The past is history, the present is past, and the future is now” 1

Prior Publications • Fall 2014 – Building and Infrastructure Needs Survey – Construction OptionsBuilding

Prior Publications • Fall 2014 – Building and Infrastructure Needs Survey – Construction OptionsBuilding Improvement Letter 2. pdf • Spring 2015 – Spring 2016 – Wind farm construction slower than anticipated due to problems with 313 Applications at the State Level and the FAA at the Federal Level. – As of now, the district has 4 approved 313 Applications and 3 approved LAVA (Limited Assessed Valuation Agreements) with 1 pending (Grandview III) – We are expecting another Application and Lava Agreement – Salt Fork II 2

The Issues • Age/Condition of Existing Facilities – The majority of district facilities pre-date

The Issues • Age/Condition of Existing Facilities – The majority of district facilities pre-date 1960 • Over 56 years old – The newest additions were constructed in 1967 • Over 49 years old – Current facilities are costing more to maintain • Maintenance Allocations have increased by 34% since the 2011 -12 school year ($167, 512 to $223, 867) – Current facilities are not energy efficient • Five year average annual costs of Electricity $28, 000, Natural Gas - $15, 500, and Water Use $10, 500 = $54, 000 – Asbestos is still present in current facilities – Facilities were not designed for current security needs of students – Plumbing, water lines, gas lines, and electrical wiring are 50+ years old 3

The Issues • New Programs and Space Needs – Agricultural Science Program • Reestablishing

The Issues • New Programs and Space Needs – Agricultural Science Program • Reestablishing this program relocated elementary choir – Elementary Choir • No current permanent location – Elementary Physical Education • Little gym inadequate and unsafe (tile floor and iron beams) – – – Theatre/Drama Class DAEP and In-School Suspension Location Counseling Services and Nursing Services Locations Pre-Kindergarten Program Journalism Program • Broadcast Studio Space – Maintenance Space and Storage • White “Bus Barn” – not heated, asbestos filled – Vehicle Storage and Maintenance • No interior storage for district vehicles 4

The Issues • Updating Classrooms – Lighting, Walls, Doors, Insulation, HVAC, Technology Smart Boards,

The Issues • Updating Classrooms – Lighting, Walls, Doors, Insulation, HVAC, Technology Smart Boards, Wireless Access, Furniture • Athletic/Physical Education Facilities – Football Field (Possible Turf), Football Light Poles, Fencing, Bleachers, Additional Competition Gymnasium, Locker rooms, & Concession Area • HVAC Systems on main building are approaching 20 years old increasing maintenance issues and inability to get parts • Hallways are not climate-controlled – Very cold in the winter…overworks classroom units • Age of Cafeteria Equipment and Walk-in Refrigerator/Freezer • General age/condition of restrooms and locker rooms – schoolwide • Hot water issues in gym, restrooms, and showers 5

The Issues • Transportation – Increasing problems with newest activity bus (2008 International) –

The Issues • Transportation – Increasing problems with newest activity bus (2008 International) – Still Operating a 1993 Bluebird Bus as Activity 2 – In need of additional vehicles (Suburbans) for small-group travel • Unused/Under-Utilized Space – Courtyard, old boiler room, space between Elementary Wing and Cafeteria, & up-stairs 6

Maintenance • The overall maintenance of our facility has been excellent within the fiscal

Maintenance • The overall maintenance of our facility has been excellent within the fiscal confines of our budget. • The District has utilized Maintenance & Operations Funds (M&O) for maintenance • The District has past prior Bonded Indebtedness (Interest & Sinking Fund) to finance improvement projects – A/C, Auditorium, Track • Two such Bonds are still being retired: – 2000 Series Bonds* – 2008 Series Bonds $110, 000 (2018) $1, 325, 000 (2027) *To be Retired in 2016 -17 7

Opportunity • School Budget – Two Sides of School Budget • Maintenance & Operations

Opportunity • School Budget – Two Sides of School Budget • Maintenance & Operations (M&O) – Daily Operations – funded by state aid & local property taxes • Interest & Sinking Funds (I&S) – Bonded Indebtedness – State Controls M&O Revenue by a tool called Target Revenue or Revenue per WADA • Increased tax values are of limited value, Increases recapture to state, and lowers the effective tax rate – unless there are significant increases in WADA and student numbers – Increased tax value on I&S Funds is a huge benefit to our District • Allows the district to finance capital improvements 8

Tax Value Projections • Groom ISD Tax Value Projections – Construction OptionsBond Presentation InfoEstimated

Tax Value Projections • Groom ISD Tax Value Projections – Construction OptionsBond Presentation InfoEstimated Values to 2030. pdf • 2015 Comptroller & Appraisal District Values – Construction OptionsBond Presentation InfoComptroller's Tax Rate Comparison 2015 - Carson County. pdf 9

Objective • Our objective is simple, use the values generated by the wind development

Objective • Our objective is simple, use the values generated by the wind development and increased property values to revitalize our infrastructure and generally update our school system…. without placing an undue burden on any taxpayer. Our goal is to keep the bond rate in the same area as it has been historically – 0. 18 to 0. 25… 10

Historical Tax Rates • Groom ISD Tax Rates Tax Year M&O Rate I&S Rate

Historical Tax Rates • Groom ISD Tax Rates Tax Year M&O Rate I&S Rate Total Rate 2010 -11 1. 17 0. 23 1. 40 2011 -12 1. 17 0. 23 1. 40 2012 -13 1. 17 0. 232 1. 402 2013 -14 1. 17 0. 216 1. 386 2014 -15 1. 105 0. 187 1. 292 2015 -16 1. 04 0. 044 1. 084 Avg 1. 137 0. 189 1. 327 11

Exemptions and Freezes • Please keep in mind: – Homestead Exemption has increased to

Exemptions and Freezes • Please keep in mind: – Homestead Exemption has increased to $25, 000 – Age 65 or Older or Disabled additional $10, 000 – Disabled Veterans - % of service-connected disability – Surviving Spouse of US Armed Services member killed in action – 100% – Over 65 Tax Ceiling (Freeze) – Taxes are frozen at age 65 – as long as you live in the home, taxes can not increase unless improvements are made to the home. 12

Time Line • Spring 2016 – Establish what the project will involve. Answer the

Time Line • Spring 2016 – Establish what the project will involve. Answer the Question – What do we want? (Bond Committee Formed and Working) • Bond Committee – Meets March to May 2016 – Recommendation to the Board – Early June 2016 • Board Activities (April-June 2016) – Contract with a Financial Advisor, Architect, and Construction Firm – Make the Plan and Determine the Cost for Options – Work the Finances against anticipated values and make sure the plan is affordable and adequate for our needs 13

Time Line • July – August 2016 – Complete and Finalize the Plan w/Committee

Time Line • July – August 2016 – Complete and Finalize the Plan w/Committee Help as needed – Order the Bond Election for November 2016 • By August 22, 2016 • September - November 2016 – Educate the public about the plan – Get out and Vote in November 14

Finance • 20 -25 year Bond - $12, 000 to $15, 000 • Construction

Finance • 20 -25 year Bond - $12, 000 to $15, 000 • Construction OptionsGroom ISD GO 13 -2016 $550 & $700 mm. pdf 15

Remodeling • Perryton Junior High, Huseman Construction • Construction OptionsPerryton JH - Huseman ConstructionPics

Remodeling • Perryton Junior High, Huseman Construction • Construction OptionsPerryton JH - Huseman ConstructionPics for Presentation 16

Floor Plans • Current Floor Plan – Construction OptionsGroom Floor Plan 4 Security Improvements.

Floor Plans • Current Floor Plan – Construction OptionsGroom Floor Plan 4 Security Improvements. pdf 17

One Option • Option One – Construction OptionsGroom RemodelGroom Floor Plan Butler. pdf –

One Option • Option One – Construction OptionsGroom RemodelGroom Floor Plan Butler. pdf – Construction OptionsGroom RemodelButler Floor Plan 2. pdf 18

Next Steps • Formation of Bond Committee – Organizational Meeting • Tuesday, March 8,

Next Steps • Formation of Bond Committee – Organizational Meeting • Tuesday, March 8, 2016 --- 7: 00 p. m. Cafeteria – Elect Chair – Begin Process of Prioritizing Needs – Goal to construct a list of priorities (What we want in a new campus) • Tuesday, March 29, 2016 --- 7: 00 p. m. Cafeteria – Continue Needs List 19

Conclusion • Thank You for your interest, attention, and willingness to help • For

Conclusion • Thank You for your interest, attention, and willingness to help • For More Information, Contact: – Jay Lamb, Superintendent • (806) 248 -7557 Office Phone • (806) 346 -1985 Cell Phone • jay. lamb@region 16. net or jay. lamb@groomisd. net 20