NEISD presents $499 million bond proposal to taxpayers The North East ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hold an election in November for a $499.95 million bond program. The bond package was designed with input from NEISD principals, District staff, parents, students and community members. The 2015 Bond focuses on five categories: Safety and Security, Technology, Operations, Extracurricular and Facilities. The bond projects include adding security check-in vestibules, expanding the wireless network for technology devices, adding walking tracks at elementary schools, and expanding or replacing band halls and fine arts facilities at several middle and high schools. The largest category of the bond program, at nearly $226 million, includes replacing portable classrooms and campus facility renovations. In addition, the District anticipates that the bond will not increase the tax rate for at least five years.

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The journey to the NEISD Board of Trustees’ call for a 2015 Bond was led and supported by NEISD stakeholders. The District underwent a facility planning process in the 2014-2015 school year that included a needs assessment of its facilities, technology, equipment, library collections, and other resource program areas.

2015 Early Voting: Oct. 19-30, 2015 Election Day: Nov. 3, 2015

The District formed a Facility Steering Committee made up of 36 parents and community members. They met from March through June 2015 to review and prioritize the District’s needs. The work of the Facility Steering Committee was shared during community meetings where additional community feedback was gathered. The Facility Steering Committee presented a final proposal to the Board of Trustees on June 15, 2015 recommending a $499.95 million bond program for the District. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian G. Gottardy addresses Reagan High School families at a community meeting on Sept. 9.

Since then, the District has held multiple community meetings to present information about the bond package and conduct question and answer sessions with residents. For more information on the bond and these events, go to www.neisd.net and click on the “Bond 2015” button.

Superintendent launches “Coffee Talk” with the community

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This school year, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian G. Gottardy is hosting several “Coffee Talk” sessions to meet with members of the NEISD community in informal one-onone visits.

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Over coffee and breakfast, parents and guests can speak with Dr. Gottardy and ask questions about the District’s current and future plans, or any other District issue. To see photos, Q&A and a schedule of upcoming sessions, go to www.neisd.net and click the “Coffee Talk” button at the bottom of the page.

Business Partner Recognitions Familes from the Johnson High School community attended a Superintendent Coffee Talk on Sept. 2.

Long-time volunteer and retiree keeps MacArthur organized Evie Hawes is using her “God-given gift” to help keep MacArthur High School organized. “If it’s wrong, I’ll spot it,” said Hawes. After joining the MacArthur PTSA 11 years ago, she was recruited to help with prep days at the start of the school year for textbook distribution. She became friends with another volunteer, Theresa Whitefield, and the pair have coordinated textbook distribution and returns for many years now. Hawes and Whitefield work as a “It makes me get up and get team to put barcodes on new books, issue books, and track down those ready. It makes me feel better, that aren’t returned on time. more energized.” “We even came up with a list of most common excuses from students who couldn’t find their books,” said Hawes. “Number one is, ‘I think my friend has my book’ and number two is, ‘Well, it was in my locker.’” Hawes spent 32 years working as a church business administrator. She used her organization skills to keep the books in order and files up to date. After retiring at the MacArthur High School volunteer Evie Hawes has a knack for age of 70, she wanted to be close to her granddaughter who was starting her freshman organization and a love for helping others. year at MacArthur and her daughter who was teaching there. “I was a volunteer chairman on the PTA,” said Hawes. “That got me interested in volunteering, because I know how hard it is to get people to volunteer.” Hawes says she has so much fun helping out at MacArthur and plans to continue volunteering as long as she can do it. “It makes me get up and get ready. It makes me feel better, more energized,” said Hawes. “I’m 82. If I just sat around, I wouldn’t be able to function and be so clear-minded.”

Go Public with Lowell Tacker Lowell Tacker is passionate about education. An architect for 26 years, he loves to design schools with a unique look that incorporates a culture and theme into his projects. “I can’t wait for Nimitz Middle School to be finished,” said Tacker. “We have put in a lot of special features in honor of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Go Public is a the Pacific War.” campaign led by This history buff credits a connection with his teacher at Churchill High Bexar County’s 15 independent school School for inspiring him to get into architecture. districts to generate “My drafting teacher at Churchill fought in World War II,” said Tacker. “He better awareness of the facts about all of the shared his story because he knew I loved history. He also knew I loved drawing. independent He told me I could draw for a living.” public school districts and the wonderful, life It was his high school teacher who NEISD alumnus Lowell Tacker credits his changing things “The neatest thing about supported him during a difficult time in that happen in our success to the support he received from his his life when he lost both of his parents. teachers in NEISD. Go Public is the positive schools every day. He remembers English lessons and message. This is every To learn more, go to: typing class. Tacker says he would not be able to do what he does today without those www.wegopublic.com school district in Bexar fundamental lessons from teachers who cared about his success. County working together.” His passion for public education also made him one of the leaders of the Go Public Campaign, beginning its third year of promoting great things happening in Bexar County public schools. “The neatest thing about Go Public is the positive message. This is every school district in Bexar County working together,” said Tacker. “Rising tides float all ships. All these things are for the betterment of our kids.” He knows that parents see the amazing things happening in public schools. As a business partner, he wants people not directly connected to a school to know how well the schools are doing, how successful the students are, and how the teachers are making it happen. “Everyone is fully committed,” said Tacker. “The people committed to public education are fantastic.”

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North East ISD Bond Information Frequently Asked Questions

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With regard to the safety and security budget, what security oversights currently exisit to warrant an increase in budget? The projects proposed were recommended by North East ISD’s Safety and Security Committee. For example, NEISD has security cameras at all campuses and facilities, but new digital technology offers clearer images that can better identify facial features and vehicle license plates.

Can bond funds pay for police officers or teachers? Bond funds generated by the I&S (Debt Service) tax rate cannot be used for employee salaries. The M&O (Maintenance & Operations) tax revenue funds the day-to-day operations of the District, which includes employee salaries.

Another example would be to incorporate keyless access controls and proxy tags at strategic entry points throughout the District to replace some traditional door locks. As technology continues to advance, it is important for the District to consider cost-effective uses of technology to assist with enhancing security and safety for students, staff and visitors.

How will the passage of the 2015 bond affect me and my property taxes? The District anticipates that homeowners will see no estimated tax rate increase for at least five years. This is possible because of the District’s sound financial planning and debt restructuring.

Why can’t NEISD undertake these projects it needs with the money from the growth in property values? Under the state’s funding system, when NEISD’s property values grow in a given year, state funding decreases practically dollar for dollar the following year. As a result, NEISD does not generate a surplus of funds due to new property growth. The Texas Legislature’s actions have reduced funding over the past several years. As an example, in 2011, the Texas Legislature reduced funding to public schools that has not been fully restored. In 2015-2016, when adjusted for inflation, NEISD will operate with about $28 million less funding than it would have prior to the 2011 cuts, a reduction of approximately 5.4 percent. To read more frequently asked questions, go to: www.neisd.net/bond2015

North East ISD bonds over the years Previous NEISD Bond Programs 2011 Bond Program $400,910,000 79% complete* 2007 Bond Program $498,049,000 100% complete 2003 Bond Program $449,000,000 100% complete 1998 Bond Program $366,870,000 100% complete *as of 9-18-15

As voters look to decide on the 2015 Bond in the coming months, the 2011 Bond is quickly coming to a close with several key projects completed sooner than projected. From gas prices to severe weather, a variety of factors can have a significant effect on overall project completions. This is why the North East ISD Construction Management department works closely with its contractors and architects to assure that project completion dates, project scope and costs are accurately set. For instance, the Reagan High School The new science facility at Reagan is a project of the 2011 construction project is currently six months bond program and was completed ahead of schedule. ahead of schedule. The 877 day project has resulted in a completed soccer field addition and parking lot, as well as a science facility and athletic facility addition, all within the first 540 days of the project. Remaining projects include the concession stand and restrooms, and parking lot, with the overall project approaching 85 percent completion. Additionally, Hill Middle School, a new campus set to cost $54.65 million to construct was completed on-schedule and at $2.943 million under budget. Although, not every construction project is picture perfect in terms of scope, cost and completion, NEISD Construction Management makes it their mission to create educational environments that promote exemplary student achievement through cost-effective and innovate facility designs. Visit www.neisd.net/Bond2015 and click on the “Related Info” link to learn more.

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2015 North East ISD Bond Proposal SAFETY AND SECURITY.................................................................

$20,000,000

EXTRACURRICULAR........................................................................ $89,750,000

Folding Accordion Partitions................................................................. $4,500,000

Josh Davis and Walker Natatorium Facilities Upgrades......................... $17,500,000

Secure Entry Vestibules........................................................................ $6,500,000

New Pool Area at BAC, or if acquired, Improvements to the Time

Keyless Access Control.......................................................................... $2,250,000

Warner Park Pool and Baseball Facilities............................................... $10,000,000

Video Surveillance Cameras................................................................. $1,500,000

BAC Comalander Stadium Facility Upgrades......................................... $12,500,000

Safety Monitoring and Support Systems.............................................. $1,500,000

BAC Tennis Complex Upgrades.............................................................. $5,000,000

Police Monitoring and Dispatch Office Upgrades................................ $1,250,000

Churchill, Johnson and Reagan HS Band Hall Expansion....................... $7,500,000

Police Department Facility Upgrades................................................... $500,000

MacArthur HS Fine Arts Addition/Renovation....................................... $8,500,000

Parking Lot Lighting Upgrades.............................................................. $750,000

Churchill and Reagan HS Orchestra Area Expansion............................. $3,000,000

Interior “Night-Light” Lighting Upgrades.............................................. $1,250,000

Churchill HS Cheer and Dance Facility Upgrades.................................. $1,250,000 Nimitz MS Band and Choir Facility Replacement, Theater Upgrades... $7,250,000

TECHNOLOGY................................................................................... $72,365,000

Bradley MS Band Facility Replacement/Expansion............................... $6,750,000

Student, Staff and Lab Computers........................................................ $9,519,000

Driscoll, White, and Wood MS Cafetorium Equipment Upgrades........ $750,000

Magnets/Specialty Programs................................................................ $1,168,500

Johnson, Madison, Reagan, and Roosevelt HS JROTC Facility Air-Rifle

Classroom Peripheral Technology......................................................... $13,500,000

Electronic Target and Scoring System Upgrades................................... $500,000

Training, Software and Distance Learning Resources.......................... $1,856,573

Reagan HS New JROTC Facility............................................................... $6,750,000

Support and Print Equipment............................................................... $2,223,000

Madison HS JROTC Facility Renovation.................................................. $2,500,000

North East Police Department Technology Obsolescence................... $114,000 Digital Content...................................................................................... $1,567,500

DISTRICT FACILITIES......................................................................... $225,835,000

Print Books............................................................................................ $33,250

Regency Place ES Portable Replacement Project.................................. $20,000,000

Technology and Support Equipment.................................................... $726,750

Jackson MS Campus Replacement Plan Phase I.................................... $28,000,000

Student Information Services............................................................... $3,922,180

Krueger MS Campus Replacement Plan Phase I.................................... $28,000,000

Telecommunications Maintenance and Upgrades............................... $3,419,420

Garner MS Campus Replacement Plan Phase IV................................... $21,000,000

Network Infrastructure......................................................................... $13,648,227

Churchill HS “Old” Academic and C&T Facility Replacement Phase VI.... $25,000,000

Network Services.................................................................................. $12,100,000

Lee HS “Old” Science Facility Renovation for C&T and STEM............... $7,000,000

Business Continuance........................................................................... $3,413,600

Eisenhower MS Cafeteria Expansion and Library Replacement............ $2,750,000

Replacement of Copiers........................................................................ $4,788,000

Bradley MS Cafeteria Expansion............................................................ $3,950,000

ERP Infrastructure Upgrades................................................................ $365,000

Hidden Forest ES Gym Replacement, Cafeteria and Admin Expansion... $8,750,000 Montgomery and Northern Hills ES Gymnasiums Renovation.............. $2,500,000

DISTRICT OPERATIONS................................................................... $60,000,000

Special Education Classroom/Restroom Area Renovations.................. $2,500,000

Roofing Maintenance Program and Drainage Improvements............. $7,500,000

Campus Restroom Renovations............................................................. $1,250,000

Maintenance/Repair for Parking Lots and Drop-off, Pick-Up Lanes..... $250,000

New Lee HS Fine Arts Center for NESA, Lee Fine Arts Programs.......... $35,500,000

High School Sports Fields (Upgrade Main Football Field to Artificial

Madison Agriscience Facility Upgrades Phase II.................................... $8,635,000

Turf) and Athletic Tracks Life-Cycle Maintenance................................ $10,500,000

Career and Technology Academy at Perrin Central (Bldgs 1, 3, & 4).... $15,000,000

Upgrade Middle School Athletic Tracks to All-Weather Surface

Elementary School Walking Tracks........................................................ $16,000,000

Systems................................................................................................. $10,500,000 Resurface Campus Tennis Courts......................................................... $875,000

DISTRICT BOND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT........................... $17,000,000

Maintain Secondary Campus Sports Fields.......................................... $3,125,000

BOND GLOBAL CONTINGENCY FUND............................................ $15,000,000

Campus Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Upgrades..................... $6,250,000 TOTAL............................................................................................... $499,950,000

Campus Lighting Efficiency Upgrades................................................... $1,000,000 Student Health Clinic Facility Upgrades................................................. $1,050,000 Campus Kitchen Facility and Equipment Upgrades............................... $6,250,000

Effect of bond issue to taxes: No estimated tax rate increase for at least five years.

Central Food Service Warehouse Facility Upgrades.............................. $1,250,000 Facility Warehouse/Technology Renovations, Print Shop Equipment.. $3,450,000 Transportation Student Bus Fleet.......................................................... $6,750,000 Transportation Facility Infrastructure Upgrades.................................... $1,250,000

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Propuesta de bonos de 2015 del North East ISD SEGURIDAD.................................................................................... $20,000,000

EXTRACURRICULAR....................................................................... $89,750,000

Paneles de separación plegables........................................................... $4,500,000

Mejoras a las instalaciones de Natatoria Josh Davis y Walker.............. $17,500,000

Vestíbulos de seguridad en las entradas................................................ $6,500,000

Nueva área de piscinas en BAC, o si se adquieren, mejoras a las

Controles de acceso sin llave................................................................. $2,250,000

instalaciones de piscina y béisbol de Warner Park Pool...................... $10,000,000

Cámaras de videovigilancia.................................................................... $1,500,000

Mejoras a las instalaciones del Estadio Comalander en BAC............... $12,500,000

Sistemas de monitoreo de seguridad y de soporte............................... $1,500,000

Mejoras al complejo de tenis de BAC................................................... $5,000,000

Mejoras en el monitoreo y en el comando central

Ampliación de los salones de banda de Churchill,

del Dept. de Policía. ............................................................................... $1,250,000

Johnson y Reagan HS............................................................................ $7,500,000

Mejoras a las instalaciones del Departamento de Policía..................... $500,000

Ampliación/renovación de las instalaciones de Bellas

Mejoras en la iluminación de estacionamientos................................... $750,000

Artes de MacArthur HS......................................................................... $8,500,000

Mejoras en la iluminación interior nocturna en pasillos....................... $1,250,000

Ampliación del área de orquesta de Churchill y Reagan HS................. $3,000,000 Mejoras a las instalaciones para animadores y baile de Churchill HS ... $1,250,000

TECNOLOGÍA.................................................................................. $72,365,000

Reemplazo de las instalaciones para banda y coro, y mejoras

Computadoras para estudiantes, personal y laboratorios.................... $9,519,000

al teatro de Nimitz MS........................................................................... $7,250,000

Programas Magnets/Especializados...................................................... $1,168,500

Reemplazo y ampliación de las instalaciones para banda

Tecnología periférica para las aulas....................................................... $13,500,000

de Bradley MS....................................................................................... $6,750,000

Recursos para capacitación, software y educación a distancia............. $1,856,573

Mejoras en equipamiento de la cafetería-auditorio de Driscoll,

Equipamiento de impresión y sistemas de apoyo................................. $2,223,000

White y Wood MS................................................................................. $750,000

Reemplazo de tecnología obsoleta del Dept. de Policía del NEISD....... $114,000

Mejoras a los sistemas electrónicos para blanco y puntuación

Contenido digital.................................................................................... $1,567,500

con rifle de aire de Johnson, Madison, Reagan Roosevelt HS.............. $500,000

Libros impresos...................................................................................... $33,250

Nueva instalación para JROTC en Reagan HS....................................... $6,750,000

Equipamiento tecnológico y de apoyo.................................................. $726,750

Renovación de las instalaciones de JROTC en Madison HS.................. $2,500,000

Servicios de información estudiantil..................................................... $3,922,180 Mantenimiento y mejoras de telecomunicaciones............................... $3,419,420

INSTALACIONES DEL DISTRITO....................................................... $225,835,000

Infraestructura de redes........................................................................ $13,648,227

Proyecto de reemplazo de edificios móviles en Regency Place ES...... $20,000,000

Servicios de redes.................................................................................. $12,100,000

Fase I del plan de reemplazo del plantel Jackson MS.......................... $28,000,000

Continuación de negocios...................................................................... $3,413,600

Fase I del plan de reemplazo del plantel Krueger MS.......................... $28,000,000

Reemplazo de fotocopiadoras............................................................... $4,788,000

Fase VI del plan de reemplazo del plantel Garner MS......................... $21,000,000

Mejoras en la infraestructura ERP.......................................................... $365,000

Fase VI del plan de reemplazo de las “antiguas” instalaciones académicas y de C&T en Churchill HS.................................................. $25,000,000

OPERACIONES DEL DISTRITO........................................................... $60,000,000

Renovación de las “antiguas” instalaciones de Ciencias en Lee HS

Programa de mantenimiento de tejados y mejoras de desagües......... $7,500,000

para C&T y STEM................................................................................... $7,000,000

Mantenimiento/reparaciones de estacionamientos y de carriles

Ampliación de la Cafetería y reemplazo de la biblioteca de

que se utilizan para dejar y recoger a los estudiantes.......................... $250,000

Eisenhower MS..................................................................................... $2,750,000

Campos deportivos de secundarias (Mejoras al campo principal

Ampliación de la Cafetería de Bradley MS............................................ $3,950,000

de fútbol con recubrimiento sintético) y mantenimiento de la

Reemplazo del gimnasio y ampliación de la cafetería y administración

superficie del campo sintético de pistas deportivas.............................. $10,500,000

de Hidden Forest ES............................................................................... $8,750,000

Mejorar las pistas deportivas de Escuelas intermedias con

Renovación de los gimnasios de Montgomery y Northern Hills ES..... $2,500,000

sistemas de superficie sintética para todo clima................................... $10,500,000

Renovaciones de las áreas de aulas/baños de Educación Especial...... $2,500,000

Recubrimiento de las canchas de tenis de planteles............................. $875,000

Renovaciones de baños de planteles................................................... $1,250,000

Mantenimiento de los campos deportivos de Secundarias.................. $3,125,000

Nuevo centro de Bellas Artes en Lee HS para NESA y los programas

Mejoras mecánicas, eléctricas y de plomería en planteles................... $6,250,000

de Bellas Artes de Lee............................................................................ $35,500,000

Mejoras en la eficacia de iluminación de planteles............................... $1,000,000

Fase II de mejoras a las instalaciones de Agronomía de Madison....... $8,635,000

Mejoras en las instalaciones de enfermerías escolares........................ $1,050,000

Academia Técnico Profesional en Perrin Central (Edificios 1, 3, & 4).. $15,000,000

Mejoras en instalaciones y equipamiento de cocinas de planteles...... $6,250,000

Pistas para caminar en escuelas primarias........................................... $16,000,000

Mejoras en las instalaciones de la bodega central de servicio de comidas............................................................................................. $1,250,000

PROGRAMA PARA GESTIÓN DE BONOS DEL DISTRITO.................... $17,000,000

Renovaciones en las instalaciones de almacenamiento/tecnología,

FONDOS PARA CONTINGENCIA GLOBAL......................................... $15,000,000

equipamiento de imprenta.................................................................... $3,450,000 TOTAL............................................................................................ $499,950,000

Flota de autobuses para transporte de estudiantes............................. $6,750,000 Mejoras a la infraestructura de las instalaciones de transporte........... $1,250,000

Efecto de la emisión de bonos en los impuestos: No habrá aumento en el impuesto estimado durante por lo menos cinco años.

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Información acerca de los bonos para el North East ISD Preguntas Frecuentes

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Con respecto al presupuesto para seguridad y protección, ¿qué descuidos de seguridad existen en la actualidad para justificar el incremento de presupuesto? Los proyectos propuestos fueron recomendados por el Comité de Seguridad del North East ISD. Por ejemplo, el NEISD tiene cámaras de seguridad en todos los planteles e instalaciones, pero la nueva tecnología digital ofrece imágenes más claras que permiten identificar mejor rasgos faciales y placas de vehículos. Otro ejemplo sería incorporar controles de acceso sin llave y tarjetas de proximidad en los puntos de entrada estratégicos en todo el Distrito para reemplazar algunas de las cerraduras tradicionales de las puertas. A medida que la tecnología continúa avanzando, es importante que el Distrito considere la utilización económica de tecnología para ayudar a mejorar la seguridad y protección de los estudiantes, personal y visitantes.

¿Se puede pagar a agentes de policía o a maestros con los fondos de los bonos? Los fondos de los bonos generados por la tasa impositiva del I&S (servicio de la deuda) no pueden utilizarse para sueldos de empleados. Los fondos de ingresos tributarios de M&O (mantenimiento y operaciones) para las operaciones diarias del Distrito incluye los sueldos de los empleados. ¿Cómo me afectará a mí y a mis impuestos sobre la propiedad la aprobación de los bonos de 2015? El Distrito anticipa que los propietarios no verán un aumento en el impuesto estimado durante por lo menos cinco años. Esto es posible debido a la sensata planificación financiera y de reestructuración de la deuda del Distrito.

¿Por qué no puede el NEISD asumir estos proyectos que necesita con el dinero del incremento en el valor inmobiliario? Según el sistema de financiación estatal, cuando el valor inmobiliario del NEISD incrementa en un determinado año, la financiación estatal disminuye prácticamente dólar por dólar el siguiente año. Como resultado, el NEISD no genera un excedente de fondos debido al nuevo crecimiento inmobiliario. Las acciones de la Legislatura de Texas han reducido la financiación durante varios de los últimos años. Como ejemplo, en 2011, la Legislatura de Texas redujo la financiación de las escuelas públicas y esta no ha sido totalmente restaurada. En el 2015-2016, al realizar el ajuste por inflación, el NEISD operará con aproximadamente $28 millones menos de financiamiento que lo habría hecho antes de los recortes de 2011, una reducción de aproximadamente 5.4 por ciento.

Para leer más preguntas frecuentes, vaya a: www.neisd.net/bond2015

Los bonos del North East ISD a través de los años Anteriores programas de bonos del NEISD Programa de bonos de 2011 $400,910,000 77% finalizado* Programa de bonos de 2007 $498,049,000 100% finalizado Programa de bonos de 2003 $449,000,000 100% finalizado Programa de bonos de 1998 $366,870,000 100% finalizado *a partir de 9-18-15

Mientras los votantes esperan decidir sobre los bonos de 2015 en los próximos meses, los bonos de 2011 rápidamente están llegando a su término con varios proyectos claves finalizados antes de lo proyectado. Desde el precio de la gasolina hasta el tiempo inclemente, una variedad de factores pueden tener un efecto significativo en la finalización general de proyectos. Por esta razón el Departamento de Gestión de Construcción del North East ISD trabaja de cerca con sus contratistas y arquitectos a fin de asegurar que las fechas de finalización, el alcance y los costos del proyecto estén exactamente establecidos. Por ejemplo, el proyecto de construcción en La nueva instalación de ciencias en Reagan es un proyecto Reagan High School está en la actualidad con seis del programa de bonos de 2011 y se finalizó anticipadamente. meses de adelanto. El proyecto de 877 días ha resultado en la finalización de la incorporación de un campo de fútbol (soccer) y estacionamiento, así como también la incorporación de una instalación de ciencias y de una deportiva, todas dentro de los primeros 540 días del proyecto. Los proyectos restantes incluyen un puesto de refrescos, baños y estacionamiento, con cerca del 85 por ciento del total del proyecto finalizado. Además, Hill Middle School, un nuevo plantel con un costo de construcción establecido en $54.65 millones se finalizó a tiempo y a un costo de $2.943 menor al presupuestado. Aunque, no todo proyecto de construcción es perfecto en términos de alcance, costo y finalización, la Gestión de Construcción del NEISD hace su misión el crear entornos educativos que promuevan el rendimiento ejemplar de los estudiantes a través de diseños de instalaciones económicas e innovadoras. Visite www.neisd.net/Bond2015 y haga clic en el enlace “Related Info” para informarse más.

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North East ISD loves its business partners Horace Mann

Since 2009, Horace Mann’s Perfect Attendance Spells Success (PASS) program has provided bikes to many deserving North East ISD elementary students to encourage perfect attendance. This September, Horace Mann reached the milestone of giving $10,000 worth of bikes to NEISD campuses. “Horace Mann is committed to helping teachers achieve their own personal financial goals, but we also know how important it is to have support in the classroom,” said Agent Tim Smith. “By offering programs like PASS, we give teachers another tool to motivate their students.” “We’ve really seen an increase in our attendance rates,” said Dellview Elementary School Principal Kelli Nungesser. “There are many contributing factors, but the bikes have helped!”

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Larkspur Elementary School students received a back-to-school donation of school supplies from the residents of The Heights on Huebner, a rehabilitation and nursing services facility.

When employees returned to Wetmore Elementary School to get their campus ready for Meet the Teacher Night, they noticed the summer heat had taken a toll on their landscaping. Teacher Jennifer Gearhart contacted long-time business supporter Home Depot for help.

The Resident Council of The Heights on Huebner organized the community outreach program, as they have done in years past, and personally delivered the supplies to the school.

Store Manager Matt Leslie sent out an amazing team from the Bandera and Sunset stores. Within three hours, they had replaced the lifeless plants with drought resistant plants that added color and life back to the front entrance, just in time to welcome back the Wetmore Rangers.

“It was so much fun to collect the school supplies this year. We got probably three times as many supplies as we did last year,” said Diana Castellanos, Activity Director at The Heights on Huebner.

“It would have been nearly impossible to have accomplished this on our own in such a short amount of time,” said Gearhart.

Now, the school’s Family Specialist can distribute the school supplies to the neediest students on campus so they are prepared for a successful school year.

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Volunteer Spotlight Rose Trevino-Echevarria “My daughter was able to take advantage of the NESA program and all the educational opportunities at Lee. I volunteer as a way to give back. I also had a great role model in my mother. Despite having six children, she was always volunteering to help at the schools we attended.”

Rose is beginning her fourth year on the Lee High School PTSA. Her volunteer activities include helping at teacher luncheons and LeeEsta, visiting with community partners, and meeting with Lee seniors to encourage participation in Project Graduation. She has also volunteered with the North East School of the Arts. Rose and her husband David, have two daughters, Mireya who a senior at Texas A&M in San Antonio and Elyse who is senior at NESA/Lee.

North East ISD Board of Trustees

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The North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. Letti Bresnahan District 6 President

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El Distrito Escolar Independiente del Noreste no discrimina por raza, color, religión, género, origen nacional, edad, o incapacidad.

Executive Staff Shannon Grona District 5 Vice President

Sandy Hughey District 1 Secretary

Brigitte Perkins District 7 Trustee

Brian G. Gottardy, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Ron Clary Associate Superintendent for Operations Pauline Dow, Ed.D. Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Technology Services/CIO Donna Newman, Ed.D. Associate Superintendent for Campus Administration and Human Resources Dan Villarreal, CPA Associate Superintendent for Business Services/CFO

Edd White District 2 Trustee

James Wheat District 4 Trustee

Sandi Wolff District 3 Trustee

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