Construction Management & Engineering

Bonds

Bonds

The Construction Management and Engineering Department of North East Independent School District is responsible for the execution of capital improvement bond programs. Bond programs focus on growth, major additions/renovations (portable classroom replacement, new science classroom lecture/labs, and extracurricular programs), technology, transportation, MEP & HVAC upgrades, roofing, and District-wide athletic program.

Starting with the 2003 Bond Program, the District’s Board of Trustees appointed a Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) to ensure accountability and fiscal responsibility.

Bond Programs by Year

2015 North East ISD Bond

North East ISD 2015 Bond - Voters pass $499 Million Bond

Voters in North East ISD have approved the NEISD bond referendum, with 66 percent voting in favor of the $499.95 million bond. The package includes a total of 69 projects and will affect all campuses within the District.

The District will use the bond money to upgrade, renovate or replace older campuses and facilities over the next five years. The plan is divided into five categories: Safety and Security, Technology, Operations, Extracurricular and Facilities. Some of the projects include adding security check-in vestibules, expanding the wireless network for technology devices, replacing the 60-year-old bleachers at Comalander Stadium, and expanding or replacing band halls and fine arts facilities at several middle and high schools.

The largest portion of the bond, about $225 million, will go toward facility equity and additions. This portion includes a new fine arts facility at Lee High School, the Regency Place Elementary School Portable Replacement Project, and campus replacement projects for Jackson, Krueger and Garner middle schools.

The entire process began a year ago when principals and District staff completed a comprehensive facility needs survey. Then, an online survey was conducted by parents, students, and community members. A facility steering committee was formed with community members to prioritize projects and finalize a budget. Several community meetings were held and feedback was gathered. In June, the steering committee presented a final proposal to the Board of Trustees. In August, the Board voted to approve the recommendation to hold a bond election on Nov. 3, 2015.

2015 Bond Information:

2011 North East ISD Bond

2011 Bond Program Summary

Funding by Bond Sales = $399,410,000

Bond Interest Earned Revenue Projection = $500,000

Total Bond Funding = $399,910,000

Bond Constructed Projects with Major Focus:

Growth: Constructed New Middle School (David Lee “Tex” Hill)
Land: No New School Sites were Purchased (3 Open Sites)
Portable Replacements Elementary Schools: Construct 3 Major Elementary School Classroom Additions (Camelot, Coker, and Windcrest) to Replace 58 Portable Classrooms
Portable Replacements Middle Schools: Construct 3 Major Middle School Classroom Additions (Eisenhower, Garner, and Nimitz) to Replace 34 Portable Classrooms
Portable Replacements High Schools: Construct 3 Major High School Classroom Additions (Lee, MacArthur, and Reagan) to Replace 34 Portable Classrooms
Science Program: Construct New Science Additions at 3 Campuses (Lee & Reagan High Schools and Nimitz Middle School)
STEM Program: Construct New STEM Program Addition at Nimitz Middle School to eliminate middle school student travel to STEM Program Facilities at Lee HS
Library Program: Construct New Libraries at 4 Campuses (Nimitz MS and Camelot, Coker, & Windcrest Elementary Schools)
Campus Support Facilities: Construct New Admin, Counseling, Clinic, and Special Education Program Areas at 4 Campuses (Nimitz MS and Camelot, Coker, & Windcrest Elementary Schools)
Special Programs: Remove all Chalkboards District-wide and install New Dry-Erase Magnetic Marker Boards
Transportation: Purchase 100 New Buses to meet Student Population Growth (New Bus Routes) and Replace Aging Bus Fleet

Extracurricular Program:

Construct New Athletic Facility Additions & Renovations at 6 Campuses including: Lee, MacArthur & Reagan High Schools and Eisenhower, Nimitz, & White Middle Schools
Construct Sports Field Restrooms and Concession Stand Facilities at 6 Campuses including: Johnson, Lee, MacArthur, & Reagan High Schools and Eisenhower & White Middle Schools
Construct 2 New Tennis Courts at Churchill High School and 4 New Tennis Courts at Garner and Nimitz Middle Schools with Combination Basketball Courts
Constructed New Basketball Courts Area at White Middle School
Constructed Fine Arts Additions & Renovations at Churchill High School (Percussion Room Addition), Lee High School (Auditorium Lobby Addition), Garner Middle School (Art Room), and Nimitz Middle School (Orchestra Addition)
Install Sun Shade Structures at all Elementary School Playgrounds
Constructed New JROTC Facility Additions at 3 Campuses (Churchill, Lee, and MacArthur High Schools)
Provide Sports Floor for all Elementary School Gymnasium Areas to enhance Student Safety

Technology and Library Services:

Provide Technology Upgrades District-wide including both Infrastructure (MIS & Technology Services) and Instructional Equipment
Provide/Install Interactive SMART Boards in all District Classrooms (both Permanent and Portable)
Continue District-wide expansion of Campus Library Reading Collections, Digital Resources, On-Line Media Collections, and Reference Materials

2011 Bond Documents:

Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB)

The Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) is tax credit bond program created by the The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. QSCBs are to be used to finance maintenance and renovation projects for public schools.

2010 QSCB showing breakdown of $37.545 Million

QSCB Program Total = $37,545,000

Bond Projects With Major Focus:

Classroom Floor Covering and Improvement Projects - To improve the indoor air quality of our interior occupied spaces District-wide, the QSCB Facility Renovations/Upgrades Program is designed to replace all classroom carpet with vinyl composition tile (VCT) and deteriorated carpet at administrative, counseling and library areas with new carpet manufactured with welded seams, an impermeable backing and a Green Label Plus certification which provides for low airborne contaminants, chemical emissions and a healthier indoor environment. The QSCB Facility Renovations and Upgrades Program addresses carpet issues at sixty-two (62) elementary and secondary school campuses.
Chiller and Boiler Replacement - To improve central plant operations, the QSCB Chiller and Boiler Replacement Program will provide new energy-efficient equipment at twenty-nine (29) elementary and secondary campuses replacing either air-cooled chillers or gas-fired boilers or a combination of both systems.
Roofing Replacement -The Qualified School Construction Bond Program (QSCB) includes funding to replace selected roofed areas at ten (10) District facilities as part of the District’s planned Roof Replacement Program. Facilities included in the QSCB Roofing Construction Program include: Hidden Forest, Larkspur, Northwood, Olmos and Redland Oaks Elementary Schools; Bradley, and Nimitz Middle Schools; the Community Learning Center; and the Food Service Warehouse. Typical roof life expectancies range from 20 to 30 years based upon several factors, which include: (1) quality of the roof product and construction installation; (2) wear and tear due to foot traffic for operations and maintenance access to rooftop equipment; and (3) long-term weather conditions and resultant impacts.
Lee High School Existing Library Renovation -The old library space will be converted into flexible multi-purpose rooms, which will accommodate a variety of functions, including teacher meetings, community gatherings, student testing, a wellness center, book room, restrooms and other support spaces.
Additional Information on the Qualified School Construction Bond

2007 North East ISD Bond

2003 North East ISD Bond

On November 4, 2003, close to 60 percent of the voters who went to the polls approved a bond construction program totaling $449 million. The bond proposal included $215 million to build new schools for growth, $20 million for educational technology, and $214 million to improve aging and overcrowded facilities.

Funding by Bond Sales = $449,000,000

Bond Interest Earned Revenue Projection = $26,380,723

Total Bond Funding = $475,380,723

Bond Constructed Projects with Major Focus:

Growth: Construct 7 New Schools (CT Johnson HS, Harris and Lopez MS, Bulverde Creek, Canyon Ridge, Steubing Ranch and Wilderness Oak ES’s)
Land: Purchase 1 Elementary (Cibolo Green) and 1 Middle School (Woodcrest) Site
Campus Replacement: Completed the Final Phase of the Roosevelt High School Campus Replacement Project
Portable Replacements: Construct 4 Major Classroom Additions (Walzem, Olmos, Colonial Hills and Ridgeview) to Replace 106 Portable Classrooms
Facility Additions & Renovations and Campus Support Areas: Constructed Major Facility Additions at 3 High Schools (Churchill, Lee and Madison) to address Academic, Science, Food Service, Special Education & Combination of Admin, Counseling, and Clinic Facility Program Requirements
Science Program: Construct New Science Additions at 8 Middle Schools (Bradley, Eisenhower, Garner, Jackson, Krueger, Nimitz, White, and Wood) and 3 High Schools (Churchill, Lee and Madison)
Extracurricular Programs:
- Constructed New Athletic and Fine Arts Facilities at Roosevelt HS
- Constructed Playground Improvements at 34 Elementary Schools
Locker Replacements: Replaced Academic and Athletic Lockers at 8 Middle School Campuses
Technology and Library Services:
- Provided District-wide Technology Upgrades including both Infrastructure (MIS & Technology Services) and Instructional Equipment
- Expanded Campus Library Reading Collections, Digital Resources, On-Line Media Collections, and Reference Materials District-wide
Food Service: Constructed Kitchen Additions & Renovations at 10 District Campuses
Roofing Program: Provided Roofing Replacements at 9 District Facilities

For further information, please view the 2003 Executive Summary, Architect Assignments, Facility Committee Recommendation Report to the Board (July 2003), and Superintendent's Recommendation to the Board (August 2003).