Scope of Work:
- Consideration and analysis of data related to possible bond election
- Basic knowledge of public school finance issues and district financial data
- Review of district facilities, technology, science labs, and safety and security needs
- Collaborative formulation of bond package
- Participation in follow-up activities that result from bond proposal
Parameters of Constraints:
- District Mission
- Whole-district considerations
- Students’ needs
- Sound financial and facility-use stewardship
- Legislative mandates
- Established district processes
- Priority codes
- Adequate and equitable communications
- Timeline for November 2015 bond election
- Board of Trustees action
- Agreed-upon ground rules, decision making and charter
Capabilities and Strengths:
- Professional district resource people, demographer, architect and facilitator
- Past bond referendum information and historical data
- Accurate financial data and construction cost data
- Diversity, knowledge, and expertise of committee-individually and collectively
Follow-up Responsibilities of Committee
- Participate in public bond information meetings should bond election be called by the Board of Trustees
- Review, assimilate and prioritize data for sound and informed decision-making
- Attend each bond steering committee meeting
2015 Bond Committee Meeting Schedule & Itineraries
Wednesday, January 7
- Structure of Meetings
- Process Tools
- 2007 Bond Status Report
- Schoolhouse Bond 101
- Demographics
Wednesday, January 21
- Facilities Tours
Wednesday, February 11
- Process Review, Priority Schedule, New Construction
- Renovations
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Land Acquisition
Wednesday, February 25
- Transportation
- Safety & Security
- Athletics
- Fine Arts
- Other Capital Projects
Wednesday, March 18
- Technology, Financial Capacity & Impact
- Bond Construction Instructions
Wednesday, April 1
- Table Bond Construction
Wednesday, April 15
- Four-table Bond Construction
Wednesday, April 23
- Two-table and Large Group Bond Construction
- SWOT Analysis
Wednesday, May 13
- Prepare Board Presentation
Wednesday, May 27
- Finalize Bond Referendum
Monday, June 15
- Present Committee’s Final Referendum Recommendation to Board of Trustees
