Meeting #1

Monday, October 3, 2022

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Committee Charge & Process
3. Define Consensus
4. District Overview & Facility Overview
5. Long-Range Planning Committee Report
6. Closing

Greetings from the Superintendent!

Thank You �for Your �Service to Venus ISD!

Why a Bond Committee?

You are here as a valuable voice in the district planning process. ​

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You will study the potential needs of the district and work collectively to develop a plan and potential bond package that can be recommended to the Board of Trustees for their consideration. ​

The Superheroes of Venus ISD

How Does This Committee Differ from Long-Range Planning Committee?

Getting to Know YOU

Stand Up if You…

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• Have lived in Venus ISD for 3 years or less​
• Have lived in Venus ISD for 4 to 9 years​
• Have lived in Venus ISD for 10-15 years​
• Have lived in Venus ISD for more than 15 years​
• Have lived in Venus ISD your entire life (or most of it!)​

Getting to Know YOU

Stand Up if You…

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• Attended school in Venus ISD​
• Have a child who is currently enrolled in Venus ISD​
• Have at least one child who has graduated from Venus ISD​
• Have young children at home who are not yet school aged​
• Have grandchildren in the district​
• Serve in a leadership role for an area business, church or organization​

Committee Charge and Process

Purpose and Charge

• Represent the entire community in the facility planning process
• Assist the district in assessing and prioritizing the District’s current and long-term facility needs, including, but not limited to:
• District growth and capacity
• Building age, safety and condition
• Student and program equity
• Evolving educational delivery and programs

Purpose and Charge

• Consider the educational needs of all students and align recommendations with the district’s mission, vision and goals
• Consider the district’s current financial position and funding methods to develop a recommendation that is fiscally sound
• Report your findings to the Venus ISD Board of Trustees that will include recommendations on how to proceed with a long-range facilities plan

Bond 101

Committee Process

Meeting 1

October 3

Orientation to Committee

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Study Long-Range Planning Committee Report

Meeting 2

October 24

Educational Vision for Venus ISD

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Review Current and Planned Growth within Venus ISD

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Study Potential Facility Projects

Meeting 3

November 7

Analyze Bonding Capacity and District’s Ability to Fund Facility Projects

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Project Costs

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Prioritize Projects

Recommendation

Present the Committee’s Bond Recommendation to the Board of Trustees

Meeting 4

November 28

Prioritization, continued

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Review Results of Community Survey

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Reach Consensus and Finalize Recommendation

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All meetings will be held in the Elementary library.

Consensus

Consensus is defined by Merriam-Webster as:

• a general agreement
• the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned
• group solidarity in sentiment and belief;
• concerned with the process of deliberating and finalizing a decision

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Goals:

• Agree on a definition

and then, once a recommendation goes forward,

• everyone to be able to support it.

Define Consensus

What is this committee’s definition of consensus?

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AGREEMENT (“I agree.”)

• Some considerations:
• Unanimous agreement
• Unanimous agreement, �minus one or two votes
• Simple majority (50% + 1)
• Super majority thresholds (65%, 70%, 75%, etc.)

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CONSENT (“I can support that.”)

• Some considerations:
• Unanimous consent
• Unanimous consent, �minus one or two votes
• Simple majority (50% + 1)
• Super majority thresholds �(65%, 70%, 75%, etc.)

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Venus ISD �Facility Overview

Venus ISD Bond History

25 Years of Community Support

District Overview

Currently Operate 4 Schools:

• Primary
• Elementary
• Middle
• High

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Land Owned by Venus ISD

160 acres

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25 acres

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17 acres

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Primary School

Grades: PK - 1

Current Enrollment: 432

Size: 52,486 SF

Additions: 8,160 SF + 4,624 SF� Additions funded by 2016 Bond�Opened: 2008

Bond: 2004

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Elementary School

Grades: 2-5

Current Enrollment: 653

Portables: 2 (4 classrooms)

Size:68,035 SF

Addition: 14,910 SF � Addition funded by 2016 Bond�Opened: 1999

Bond: 1997

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Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Current Enrollment: 496

Portables: 3 (6 classrooms)

Size:41,556 SF

Additions: 53,000 SF � Additions funded by 2016 Bond

Opened: 1984

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High School

Grades: 9 - 12

Current Enrollment: 736

Portables: 3 (6 classrooms)

Size: 109,832 SF

Opened: 1995

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3rd Street Facility (Old Primary School)

Size: 17,208 SF + 4 Portable Buildings

Opened: 1985

• Daycare (1979-80, funded by 1960s Bond)
• Welding Lab
• Instructional Technology
• Storage

Administration Building

• Size: 5,287 SF
• Opened: 2008
• Houses: Administration, Business Office, Communications, Board Meeting Room

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2016 Bond

$30,000,000

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Projects at Venus Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Primary

• 8 Classrooms
• Campus Tornado Shelter
• Music Room
• Science Lab
• Motor Lab
• ESCE Classroom for Special Education
• Student Restrooms

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2016 Bond Projects at Venus Primary

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Primary

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Elementary

• 7 Classrooms
• Campus Tornado Shelter
• Art Room
• Music Room
• Science G/T Room
• 2 Staff Restrooms
• Library

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2016 Bond Projects at Venus Elementary

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Elementary

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Middle

• 10 Classrooms
• Campus Tornado Shelter
• Computer Lab
• 3 Science Labs
• Art Room with Pottery Kiln
• Life Skills Room with Full Kitchen, Restroom, & Laundry

• Band Hall with Multiple Practice Rooms
• Choir Room
• Fully-Equipped Stage
• Gym with Bleachers, Boys & Girls Locker Rooms, Concession Stand
• Multiple Bathrooms

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2016 Bond Projects at Venus Middle

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Middle

2016 Bond Projects at Venus Middle

2016 Bond Projects at Venus High

• Girls Athletic Field House
• Campus Tornado Shelter
• Girls Softball Concession Stand

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2016 Bond Projects at Venus High

Long-Range Planning Committee Report

Committee Process

50+ Members

Parents | Business Owners

Community Members |

Students | Faculty |

District Leadership | Board

5 Meetings

2 Hour Meetings

at a Different Campus Each Time From May to end of June

Long Range Plan

Committee Recommendations on

District Improvements and Prioritization of Projects Based on Needs

Committee Discovery Overview

Review of Growth & Educational Vision

• Active Developments
• Change | Growth is Coming
• Location and Identity
• District Vision, Values and Mission

• Form Follows Function - How Students Learn
• Skills and Competencies for the Future Workforce
• Immediate Workforce Entry Opportunities
• Venus ISD Expanding Programs & Spatial Challenges

Committee Discovery Overview

Review of District Finance & Safety and Security

• 3 general sources: Federal, State Funding, Local Tax Effort
• School District Taxes: M&O vs. I&S
• Why a School Bond?

• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Comfort | Safety & Security | Acceptance | Inclusion
• Culture
• Structure/ Routine
• Expectations
• Modeling & Mentoring – teachers mentoring children, students mentoring students

Committee Discovery Overview

Review of Current Facilities & Construction Market

• Primary Campus
• Elementary Campus
• Middle School Campus
• High School Campus
• 3rd Street Facility

• Renovation options: Major vs. Minor
• Additions
• New Construction
• Current Schedules
• Price Ranges & Estimations
• Grade Configuration Opportunities

Committee Findings & Recommendations

Plan of Action Onward - Seizing the opportunity at Venus ISD

• Small Group Discussion, Large Group Share Out
• Big Vision, Dreams and Aspirations
• Committee Charge to Address areas of:

Interactive committee discussions and discovery exercises throughout the process

• Existing Facilities
• Safety and Security
• Growth & Demographics
• Capacity

• Grade Configuration
• Education for the Future
• Identity

Committee Findings & Recommendations

Plan of Action Onward - Key Collective Recommendations

• Safety and Security – update what we have
• New High School with support facilities for future growth – (academic, PAC/auditorium, athletics, etc.)
• Repurpose current campuses, more energy efficient
• 3rd street – Admin, conference, meeting, library, tech hive
• Storage
• Ag facilities, CTE building
• TSA building

Closing

Reactions, Questions & Discussion

In your small group, spend 5 minutes sharing your� “AHA!” moments and �talking about any questions you may have.

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Select a spokesperson from your table �to share out with the large group.

What Can You Do Now?

Review the Long-Range Planning Report.

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Tell at least 3 Venus ISD residents (who are not in this meeting) about the planning being done.

Confirm Your Voter Registration or �Register to Vote!

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Before we go…

With the large group, share:

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1. Your Name
2. One thing you love about Venus / Venus ISD
3. Something you learned tonight or an idea you have �(keep to 10 words or less)

Thank you!

Thank you for being here, and for your participation �in this important work!

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We look forward to seeing you �at Meeting #2 on Monday, October 24!

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