January 26, 2006

The Citizens’ Facilities Study Committee met in the Board room of the Administration building with the following members present: Eddie Alvarado, Brian Arnold, Bruce Barrett, Nancy Benham, Jason Box, David Brunson, Juan Chavez, Janet Claborn, Jim Ella Clemmons, Stacy Conner, David Dominguez, Bob Finney, Debbie Gallman, Daniel Guzman, Cole Hawkins, Dani Heathington, Kenneth Henry, Adena Johnson, Phil Kent, Max King, Sergio Leal, Trae McNeill, Todd Newberry, Ed Nickels, Janice Pacheco, Danna Perez, Adrienne Precure, Cindy Purdy, Shawn Rejino, Gene Sheets, April Smith, Pam Thomason, David Tipps, Sam Whalin, Don Wood Robin Welch, Dawn Williams, Tadd Young.

Superintendent Gene Sheets introduced each committee member. Mr. Sheets explained the purpose and goal of the committee and gave them the Charge to the Citizens’ Facilities Study Committee. The committee will meet on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. for six weeks. Each member was given at packet containing a list of members and meeting dates. The committee was also given a copy of a floor plan for each campus and the Concerns and Comments from 2005 Public Meetings.

Mr. Sheets reported that MWM architects would be at the next meeting to review Architectural options and a Financial Advisor would be at the following meeting to review Financing options. The committee would prepare a recommendation to present to the Board of Trustees at the end of the six weeks. He state that the time line is critical only if we are to apply for state help.

Mr. Sheets reviewed the conditions of the facilities and enrollment trends.

He pointed out that we have areas of overcrowding; we have portable buildings at all four campuses to help with this issue. He also stated that the heating and air conditioning units were all purchased at about the same time and will need to be replaced in the near future. We have plumbing issues that will also have to be addressed.

Mr. Sheets asked for reactions from the committee. Below are some of their comments.

1. How does technology affect renovation?

2. Want to be on the “Leading Edge”for attracting students

3. Didn’t use to have traffic problems

4. $60Million not realistic

5. Need realistic needs from principals

6. District must set goals – size of classrooms, etc.

7. Where will growth occur?

8. What do we want to pay as a district?

9. Do we need to plan for 20 or 50 years?

10. Explain tax structure

11. We need a plan in phases

12. State funding will help

13. Overwhelmed

14. We need from the School: What do we need/want? What is the cost?

15. Education – Effective vs Efficient what do we need in the classroom?

16. We must grow to be “Leading Edge” to attract parents. Education is a critical part of economic growth

17. 2 factors: Money and Need – Price may be greater later if we wait.

18. Common areas are inadequate

The committee was asked to elect a chairperson to head the committee. Motion was made by ___________________and seconded by ______________________ to appoint Bob Finney as Chairperson.

Motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.