• Consideration and analysis of demographic, facilities and technology data related to possible bond election
• Basic understanding of public school finance 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 or Constraints:

• No consideration of facilities consolidation
• Sound financial and facility-use stewardship
• Students’ needs
• Legislative mandates
• Established district processes
• Priority Codes
• Whole-district considerations
• District Mission
• Adequate and equitable communications
• Timeline for November 2014 bond election
• Rezoning possibilities not included in the scope of work for the Citizens’ Bond Committee
• 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

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions,
please email 2014Bond@birdvilleschools.net.