Aldine ISD Convenes Long Range Planning Committee, Makes Recommendations for District’s Future

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Aldine ISD Board of Trustees and district leaders held a workshop on Aug. 1 to further discuss a bond proposal based on the recommendations presented to them by the district’s Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) at their July meeting. Those recommendations result from several Spring 2023 meetings in which the committee convened to review a comprehensive facilities assessment to address and plan for district improvements proactively.

Joining Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney at the meeting were Board President Randy Bates, Board Secretary Dr. Kimberley Booker, Board Assistant Secretary Rose Avalos, and Board Members Connie Esparza and Dr. Viola M. García.

“The administration is using this committee’s recommendations and feedback from the polling to continue developing a bond referendum proposal that we believe meets the needs of our community,” said Aldine ISD Chief of Staff and LRPC co-chair Sheleah Reed. “Any proposal presented will include safety and security improvements, facility enhancements, and instructional technology upgrades.”

Committee co-chairs include Chief Financial Officer Stan Osborne and Chief Operations Officer Fred Washington. The LRPC comprises various district stakeholders, including teachers, campus staff, school leaders, parents, community members, students, and district administrators.

An assessment reviewed by the LRPC found that 25% of Aldine ISD’s schools are over 50 years old, and many need repair. The ESA found that it would cost $1.02 billion to address repair needs for all district campuses and that $2.7 billion will be needed for total repair needs over the next 10 years. Committee members had input in projects they would like the district to undertake should the Board of Trustees call for a bond referendum in November 2023.

Highlighted projects include an education and performing arts center, several campus rebuilds and remodels, a district transportation center, and a free-standing District Police Department Building.

Additional projects would include improved WiFi and connectivity districtwide, additional buses and an Emergency Notification System, HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, and new marquees.

The district’s last bond referendum was in 2015 when Aldine voters overwhelmingly approved a $798 million bond proposal for the construction of new schools, renovations, enhancements, and other projects.

Visit the long-range planning committee website to learn more: https://lrpc.aldineisd.org.