PROPOSED PROJECTS
The bond package, totaling $222,085,000 is made up of four separate propositions:
Proposition B
$189,313,000
Capital Projects
Safety & Security
Campus Updates
Technology Infrastructure
Transportation
$7,257,000
Athletic Programs
Proposition C
$515,000
Tennis Court Repairs
Proposition D
$25,000,000
Technology Devices
Take a Closer Look at the Proposed Projects:
The proposed projects will impact every Allen ISD campus
PROPOSITION A: $189,313,000
CAPITAL PROJECTS - $8,476,400
Updates to systems like roofing, lighting and HVAC as they begin to reach end-of-life increases building efficiencies, reducing operational and mechanical costs, and brings facilities up to code for building and safety.
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Covered walkways from the main building to gymnasium and canopy shields at schools that have not been renovated since 2016
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Concrete repair across the district, including the fire loop at AHS, bus lanes at various campuses, and expansion and control joints
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Replace aging roofs, HVAC and lighting
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Utility efficiencies and upgrades
All campus projects will be scheduled for 2021-2024
Concrete conditions of the Allen High School fire loop
DID YOU KNOW?
Updates like LED lighting, motion-activated lighting, and improved interior/exterior insulation of the building have reduced energy costs by 20 to 30 percent in AISD campuses.
SAFETY & SECURITY - $2,388,500
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Security camera upgrades and additions to replace equipment that has reached or exceeded its life expectancy of 5-7 years
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Hardening of non-reinforced glass
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First responder communication systems
All safety and security projects will be scheduled for 2021-2024
DID YOU KNOW?
There are more than 1,850 security cameras in use in Allen ISD. Of these, 1,400 are 5 years or older. The average life expectancy of these cameras are 5-7 years.
CAMPUS UPDATES - $155,737,300
Allen ISD campuses are updated on a 15-17 year cycle due to the normal wear-and-tear of certain items like flooring, wall coverings and furniture that become worn down over this time frame. With new renovations, the timeline is extended to 20-21 years to due to efficiencies in materials and finishes selected.
Items included in a typical update cycle: replace flooring, wall coverings, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, furniture, bring to current building code, soundproof classroom walls, concrete & drainage repairs, building envelope upgrades, landscape revitalization/replacement, playground equipment replacement, and digital marquee upgrade.
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Boon Elementary School
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Built: 2005
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Scheduled Renovation: 2021
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Chandler Elementary School
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Built: 2006
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Scheduled Renovation: 2022
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Evans Elementary School
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Built: 2008
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Scheduled Renovation: 2023
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Ereckson Middle School
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Built 2004; Expanded 2012
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Scheduled Renovation: 2021 and 2022
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Allen High School
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Academic G Wing
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Built: 1999
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Scheduled Renovation: 2021
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Fine Arts H Wing
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Built: 1999
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Scheduled Renovation: 2022
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Capacity & Partnership Wing
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Built: 1999
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Scheduled Renovation: 2022
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Career Technology Education K Wing
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Built: 2010
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Scheduled Renovation: 2024
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Ag Science Facility
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Built: 1984; general maintenance in 2000's
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Scheduled Renovation: 2021
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Agriculture facility conditions
Proposed updates include civil work to address drainage issues, electrical upgrades, bring up to current building codes and programming updates.
Campus Update Example: Marion Elementary School
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Marion Elementary received a campus update as part of the 2015 bond package. The proposed projects in this bond will receive similar updates.
Classroom Update Example:
Current Boon Elementary classroom
Kerr Elementary classroom after update (a part of 2015 bond package)
DID YOU KNOW?
In a 16-year period, nearly 10,000 students utilize an elementary campus, and approximately 18,700 students use a middle school campus in AISD.
TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE - $18,850,000
Allen ISD’s goal is to ensure that classroom and campus technology is operational, accessible to students and staff, secure and supports learning initiatives.
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Replace outdated analog bell systems, classroom multimedia systems, phone communications and cell systems
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Update network infrastructure, equipment and wireless connectivity
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Replace data center server/storage equipment to increase and support district-wide security systems
All technology infrastructure projects will be scheduled for 2021-2024
TRANSPORTATION - $3,860,800
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Bus rider safety communication system
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Replace aging bus fleet with 25 new buses
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Upgrade bus and vehicle maintenance equipment
All transportation projects will be scheduled for 2021-2024
DID YOU KNOW?
Allen ISD school buses typically transport 7,500 students daily, and travel more than 1 million miles annually. With the new bus rider safety equipment, parents will be able to see the location of your child’s school bus and when/where your student scans on and off the bus to ensure safe drop off.
Proposition A
PROPOSITION B: $7,257,000
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS - $7,257,000
Track surfacing and turf field at the following facilities have reached the end of their life expectancy which ranges 6-8 years for track and 6-10 years for turf.
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Track resurfacing at Lowery Stadium and AHS Track Stadium (Note: Lowery turf and track were not replaced when the Lowery Stadium seating was replaced last year).
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Scheduled Project: 2021-2023
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Turf replacement at Curtis Middle School, AHS Track Stadium, Lowery Stadium and Eagle Stadium
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Scheduled Project: 2021-2024
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New turf and track at Ford Middle School
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Scheduled Project: 2021
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DID YOU KNOW?
Ford Middle School was built in 1982 and is the only Allen ISD campus without an artificial turf or track at the athletic field facility.
PROPOSITION C: $515,000
TENNIS COURT REPAIRS - $515,000
The district’s tennis courts, built in 2001, are used year-round by all Allen ISD students as well as open to the community.
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Repairs include resurfacing courts, civil work and added storage
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Scheduled Project: 2021
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DID YOU KNOW?
Tennis courts conditions
Because the tennis courts are viewed as a recreational facility, a new state law requires it to be separated into its own proposition.
PROPOSITION D: $25,000,000
TECHNOLOGY DEVICES - $25,000,000
Allen ISD refreshes computer devices and audio/visual equipment based on an established life cycle management schedule. This helps to plan for the replacement of campus technology and to avoid operational risks due to outdated systems.
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Wireless computer devices for student and staff use (example: laptops, Chromebooks, tablets). Click here to learn more about wireless devices.
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Desktop computers and print devices for student and staff use
Implementation of technology devices on campuses will be scheduled for 2021-2024
DID YOU KNOW?
Bonds for technology devices are sold to match the expected lifespan of the devices.
*Project budgets represent a “turn-key” amount, which includes estimated construction cost as well as escalation due to inflation, fees, permits, furniture, and equipment.