Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Allen ISD Administration Building
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Snack Supper at 6 p.m.
Meeting Begins at 6:20 p.m.
Facilitator: Michelle Hughes,
TM Strategy & Design Group
Allen ISD Mission. . .
Allen ISD cultivates innovation
in education that empowers
every learner to realize his or
her full potential.
Project Kids Co-Chairs
Christine Caplinger & Julie Kerr
Your Task Cycle for Tonight. . .
Purpose
of Project Kids 2015:
Collaborative development of a bond referendum
recommendation for presentation to the Allen ISD
Board of Trustees and ultimately to the Allen ISD
community in November 2015
Outcomes for Tonight
 Aligned
work group; cohesive owners of the Project Kids
2015 work
 Review
of Task Cycle, Decision-Making Model, Housekeeping,
Ground Rules & Project Kids 2015 Charter
 Demographics
 District
 New
Overview/Review
Administrative Vision
Construction Options
 Facilities
Tour Information for Tuesday, January 27
 Overview
of subsequent meetings
Housekeeping. . .pt. 1
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At 6:00 PM, prior to each meeting, district resource
professionals will be available if you have questions or
missed a meeting.

All presented materials and information will be distributed
to you as handouts and/or posted on the Allen ISD website
Project Kids 2015 Bond Tab.
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Because of time constraints, no breaks have been
scheduled, so please take breaks as needed. Restrooms
and exits are right out the doors behind you.
Housekeeping. . .pt. 2

The district leadership team, as well as other professionals,
are here to serve you and to be a resource for you. Ask
any questions. Unanswered questions or frequently asked
questions and answers will be posted on the Allen ISD
website Project Kids 2015 Bond Tab.

A committee roster will be distributed. Please tell Tim
Carroll (tim_carroll@allenisd.org) of any corrections to
your information. Your attendance at every meeting will
Common Ground Rules. . .

One conversation at a time; no side-bar talk
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Honor the time contract
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Stay on topic and on task
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Share ideas freely; no “duck shooting”
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Listen to understand; respect and honor others’ input
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Think holistically; sublimate personal agendas; consider the whole District.
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Be kind

Be honest

Be relentless in pursuing consensus
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Identify yourself before you begin to ask a question
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• HAVE FUN!
Committee Charter. . .

We have agreed to the Charter, which can be
found in your notebooks for review, of our scope
of work and our parameters.
Project Kids 2015 Shared Values
(from our first meeting). . .

Equity- meeting kids’ needs

Holistic approach- whole district

Community involvement

Future view-legacy of Allen ISD

Differentiation for student learning

Justifiable decisions supported by data
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Proven programs and strategies

Focus on higher education
opportunities

Safety

Meaningful spending

Sound financial decisions
Proposed DecisionMaking Model. . .
Sustainable Decision
Consensus
80%
Rule
Vote
Super Majority of 2/3
Introductions
Members here for the first time?
Introduce yourself to your table team.

1.
State your role in the community or Allen
ISD.
2.
Do you have children in Allen schools?
Brief Review of School Finance

Greg Cartwright, Chief Financial Officer
Public School Finance
Texas Education Code - Chapter 41 Property Wealthy District
Recapture (a.k.a. Robin Hood)
Impacts Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Local Tax Effort
3 Equalized Wealth Levels (EWL) for Recapture
1st Level
Tax Rate up to $1.00
2nd Level
Tax Rate from $1.01 to $1.06
3rd Level
Tax Rate from $1.07 to $1.17
Allen ISD meets the 3rd Level
Assessed on Tax Rate from $1.07 up to $1.17
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 = $400k
No impact to Interest & Sinking (I&S) Local Tax Effort to pay Bond Debt Service
Public School Finance
Texas Education Code - Chapter 45
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Bonds may not be issued and taxes may not be levied unless authorized by a
majority of the qualified voters of the district, voting at an election held for that
purpose, at the expense of the district, in accordance with the Election Code.

If the Bond Election is passed by the Voters, it provides an authorized maximum
dollar amount for the District to sell bonds and incur debt.

Sale of Bonds
 Must be approved by the Board of Trustees
 Rarely sold all at once – usually sold in increments over multiple years
 With potential Nov. 2015 Bond Election, first bond sale in early 2016 and Debt
Service payments begin in August 2016 (Fiscal Year 2016-2017)
Public School Finance
60,000,000
Allen Independent School Distict
Outstanding General Obligation Debt
As of October 30, 2014
50,000,000
Annual Debt Service
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
0
Principal
Interest
Growth @ $0.50
Public School Finance
Allen Independent School Distict
Outstanding General Obligation Debt
As of December 31, 2014
60,000,000
50,000,000
Annual Debt Service
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
0
Principal
Interest
Flat @ $0.48
Flat @ $0.50
Growth @ $0.50
Feedback or Questions from Last Meeting?
History
Public
of Allen ISD Bonds? (Tim Carroll)
School Finance? (Greg Cartwright)
District
Demographics? (Beth Nicholas)
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Dr. Lance Hindt
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Story • Bolin • Kerr • Marion • Vaughan

Elementary School Renovations
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Build new elementary
school (#18) to balance
enrollments in northwest
quadrant of district

Elementary School #18
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Build science & technology
facility on existing AHS
property or build new facility in
west Allen

Allen High School Science & Technology Facility
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Science &
Technology Center
Facilities

Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Science &
Technology Center
Facilities

Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Renovate or Replace Existing Facility

Lowery Freshman Center
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD

Lowery Center Additions
Lowery Freshman Center Classroom Size
• Classrooms are under the district standard size.
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Lowery Freshman
Center Addition
Concept
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Lowery Freshman
Center
Replacement
Concept
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Relocate Dillard Center To
Provide Space For Expansion
Of Services

Dillard Special Achievement Center
Administrative Vision For Allen ISD
Repurpose space within current
Dillard Center for professional
development facility

Allen ISD Staff Training Center
Projects Based On Strategic Plan Objectives
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Career and Technology Recommendations
 JR ROTC Space
 Vet Tech for Ag Science
 Ag Shop for Ag Science
 Advanced Engineering Program
 Health Science Simulation Lab
 Diesel Mechanics (Service Center)
 Greenhouse Improvements for Ag Science
 Trade Career Program(s) i.e. Welding, Plumbing

Addition/Expansion of AHS fine arts space for percussion room

Purchase school buses per ongoing district replacement
program
Projects Based On Strategic Plan Objectives
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Dillard Special Achievement Center
 Expand existing Dillard Center to accommodate alternative /
non-traditional school or professional development space

Re-purpose portion of Lowery Center facility to accommodate
alternative and non-traditional school or convert portion of
space for professional development

Re-purpose existing
Dillard/Technology/Facilities/Maintenance buildings for
alternative and non-traditional school or convert portion of
existing space for professional development
Questions for Dr. Hindt Regarding the
District’s Vision Presentation?
What Was The Most Important Thing You Heard?
Do You Have a Question or Comment?

Discuss at your tables the information you have heard.

What was the most important thing you heard or what was your most
significant perception?

Ask one question or give one comment or feedback from your table. You may
want to decide as a team which question to bring to the large group.

Keep your questions and comments concise and to the point.

Write unanswered questions on the presented topic, one per post it, and leave
on your table.
The Facilities Tour
A Very Important Meeting for This Committee
 Tuesday,
 6:00:
 6:30:
January 27
Dinner
Board buses for Facilities Tour
Story Elementary School / Lowery Freshman Center / Dillard Center
 8:45:
Return to Administration Building
Tim Carroll, Allen ISD Chief Information Officer
General Questions, Comments, Feedback. . .
Process Check/Likes & Wishes
LIKES:
WISHES: