糖心Vlog鈥檚 Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) convened for its sixth and final meeting this week, marking the culmination of months of research, collaboration, and community-driven analysis to shape capital investment recommendations for the district鈥檚 future bond consideration.

Throughout the process, committee members reviewed extensive districtwide data, including facility conditions, instructional and programmatic needs, safety and security priorities, enrollment trends, and financial considerations. Meeting 6 focused on final deliberations, as members reviewed combined bond project submissions, evaluated levels of consensus, and worked collaboratively to confirm recommendations for presentation to the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees.

During the meeting, committee members examined aggregated results from individual submissions representing 55 proposed projects across academics and career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, technology, facility projects, safety and security, and transportation. Through structured table discussions led by the committee co-chairs, members reviewed each project to determine consensus. Ultimately, the committee agreed the combined responses would form one option to recommend to the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees.

The committee also engaged in table discussions and deliberations to develop an additional proposal for consideration. Each committee member cast a vote on all 55 proposed projects, resulting in a second option that reached consensus and will be presented to the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees for review and discussion.

Meeting 6 concluded with confirmation that consensus had been reached, as well as an overview of next steps. Committee co-chairs will present two recommendation options to the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees later this month. Board members will review the committee鈥檚 work alongside community survey results before determining whether to call a bond election.

鈥淚 am grateful to the Capital Needs Steering Committee for the time, expertise, and collaboration they dedicated to this process,鈥� said Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. 鈥淭heir work reflects a balanced, community-informed approach and will help guide the Board of Trustees as we evaluate next steps for 糖心Vlog.鈥�

糖心Vlog extends sincere appreciation to the Capital Needs Steering Committee members for their dedication, thoughtful dialogue, and commitment to supporting safe, modern, and effective learning environments for all students. Community members are encouraged to remain engaged, review meeting materials, submit feedback, and follow the Board鈥檚 next steps in the bond planning process.听

Additional information is available on the 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee webpage at.

糖心Vlog鈥檚 Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) held its fifth meeting this week, marking a key transition from research and assessment to the collaborative prioritization of potential projects for consideration in the district鈥檚 next bond initiative.

Over the past several weeks, committee members have engaged in an in-depth review of districtwide data, including facility condition assessments, instructional program needs, safety and security considerations, enrollment trends, and demographic projections. With this comprehensive foundation established, Meeting 5 focused on synthesizing these findings to begin determining which capital improvements should be elevated as priorities for future investment.

During the session, members participated in a structured workshop designed to support the analysis and consolidation of identified needs. Working in small groups alongside district leadership, the committee evaluated project categories across multiple dimensions such as urgency, impact on teaching and learning, equity, operational sustainability, and long-term benefit to students, staff, and the broader community.

鈥淭he CNSC is working hard to give the Board fiscally appropriate recommendations for future bond needs, using community engagement, collaboration, and research,鈥� said committee member Nick Heizer. 鈥淲e all share the common goal of making AISD the district of choice.鈥�

The committee鈥檚 discussions emphasized the importance of aligning capital priorities with both facility realities and program-specific requirements, while also reflecting community values and the district鈥檚 strategic commitment to safe, modern, and supportive learning environments. No final recommendations were made at the meeting, however the work completed represents a significant step toward shaping a refined set of proposals for consideration in the upcoming bond planning process.

糖心Vlog extends its appreciation to the members of the Capital Needs Steering Committee for their continued dedication, thoughtful deliberation, and service to the district.

Community members are encouraged to continue following the committee鈥檚 progress, review meeting materials, and share feedback throughout the process. All information is available on the 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee webpage at .

CNSC reviewing district conditions and needs

The 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) continued its work on Monday, Dec. 8, with a special school-bus tour of six 糖心Vlog schools. The site visits were designed to demonstrate how facility conditions, program requirements, and learning environments vary across the district.听

The tour began at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Career and Technical Center (CTC) and continued on to Rankin, Blanton, and Crow elementary schools. At each facility, district leaders and staff highlighted building age, conditions, space utilization, accessibility considerations, program-specific requirements, and ongoing maintenance challenges. These observations will play a key role in the committee鈥檚 work as they begin identifying priorities for long-term capital planning. The school-bus tour continued with a drive-by of Berry and Johns elementary schools, as well as Rodriguez Junior High.听

The opportunity to walk the halls, explore learning spaces, see interior and exterior conditions, and hear directly from campus personnel provided valuable context as the committee moves toward shaping its list of recommended projects. Their work will culminate in a data-informed proposal of priority needs to be presented to the Board of Trustees in January, a key step as the district considers a potential future bond program.

The campuses toured were chosen because they demonstrate the range of conditions that exist across 糖心Vlog facilities. Some schools visited have received recent extensive upgrades from the 2014 and 2019 Bonds, while others only minor upgrades.听

Committee members acknowledged the insights they gained from seeing campuses firsthand. They expressed that the tour was extremely valuable and showed how improving facilities 鈥� even incrementally 鈥� can translate to better experiences for faculty, staff, and students.听

The CNSC will reconvene for its fifth meeting next week, and members will begin synthesizing their findings, reviewing project priorities, understanding the status of the 2019 Bond program continuation, and ultimately preparing to finalize their recommendations to the school board.

Community members are encouraged to follow the committee鈥檚 progress, review meeting materials, and share feedback throughout the process. All information is available on the 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee webpage at.

糖心Vlog鈥檚 Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) held its third meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, as part of the district鈥檚 ongoing review of long-term facility and capital priorities. The 40-member committee 鈥� composed of parents, staff, civic leaders, business owners, and community representatives 鈥� met at Key Elementary School. The campus was originally built in 1975 and, through the approval of voters through the 2019 Bond package, was modernized just two years ago. During the meeting, members toured the school and reviewed facility data that will inform future planning and potential bond recommendations.

The evening鈥檚 agenda centered on understanding the operational, facilities, and equipment needs of key district departments and how each department would benefit from potential bond dollars. Leaders from Transportation, Technology, CTE/Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Safety/Security presented summaries of their current services, staffing levels, and districtwide student reach. Each department outlined major accomplishments and described the growing demands influencing their operations 鈥� demands that require ongoing lifecycle replacements and enhancements.听

Departments also shared their anticipated needs over the next three to five years, ranging from vehicle and equipment replacement cycles to technology infrastructure updates, program expansion requirements, safety enhancements, and facility upgrades necessary to support academic and extracurricular programs. These insights helped the committee understand how department-level needs intersect with facility planning and long-term capital investment.

Committee members expressed how impressed they were with the depth of research conducted by each department in preparation for presentations that showcased how their daily operations directly serve students and support staff. They acknowledged that departmental needs are essential not only for maintaining safety and effective operations, but also for ensuring the instructional and extracurricular resources necessary to remain competitive and uphold the district鈥檚 standard of excellence.

糖心Vlog Board Trustee Brooklyn Richardson praised the committee鈥檚 continued engagement and expressed appreciation for the valuable information shared in the department presentations.

鈥淭he committee鈥檚 work is essential to developing responsible, community-centered recommendations. I am so grateful for these volunteers who are working to make prudent, informed decisions for our students and teachers,鈥� Richardson said.

鈥溙切腣log proudly serves students through a myriad of programs 鈥� our transportation department ensures that students who live far from school can get to their campuses, and community partners offer job opportunities for learners in our 18+ program 鈥� but even as a trustee there are so many services we provide that I am still learning about,鈥� she added. 鈥淭he tour of Key Elementary and the detailed review of departmental needs demonstrated how these programs and their facilities must evolve together. Many of our district鈥檚 most esteemed 鈥� and imperative 鈥� programs do absorb a lot of resources, but that is a small price to pay to invest in our students so that they can become effective, involved members of their communities when they graduate.鈥�

In addition to the campus tour and department presentations, the committee engaged in table discussions, reviewed the presented data and information, and asked clarifying questions that helped connect campus conditions with districtwide operational needs. Their conversations reflected a growing understanding of how modernization, safety, instructional space, transportation, and technology must be considered collectively in future planning efforts.

Community members are encouraged to follow the committee鈥檚 progress, explore meeting materials, and submit feedback throughout the process. All information is available on the 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee webpage at.

Meeting covers finances and facility assessments

糖心Vlog鈥檚 Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) reconvened on Monday, Nov. 17, for the second of six scheduled meetings as the district continues its work to assess long-term facility and capital needs. Nearly 40 volunteers representing parents, staff, civic leaders, business owners, and other community members gathered at Arlington鈥檚 South Davis Elementary School to tour the campus and dive deeper into district-level data that will inform potential future bond planning and long-range strategies.听

The evening鈥檚 agenda centered on building the committee鈥檚 understanding of the district鈥檚 financial position, bond capacity, and facility conditions. 糖心Vlog's Chief Financial Officer, Norberto Rivas, along with the district's financial advisor, George Williford, provided an overview of the district鈥檚 financial and debt-repayment history, current tax rates, and the funding mechanisms that support major capital projects. As part of this overview, the district also walked committee members through a series of frequently asked questions about school bonds, including what bonds are, how they are repaid, the anticipated repayment period, and how interest rates and taxable value growth affect the district鈥檚 long-term financial planning. This information helped ground the committee in the financial realities and opportunities that accompany large-scale capital initiatives.听

A major focus of the evening was the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 comprehensive Facility Conditions Assessment (FCA), a multi-phase evaluation of every 糖心Vlog campus and support facility. Staff explained how the assessment analyzes short-term needs within the next three years, along with priorities projected over five- and ten-year timelines. Committee members learned how FCA findings help determine which buildings require renovation, modernization, or potential replacement in order to maintain safe, equitable, and future-ready learning environments.听

As part of this discussion, the district introduced the Facility Condition Index (FCI), an industry-standard metric that compares the cost of needed repairs to the full replacement cost of each facility. Understanding FCI helps the committee evaluate where reinvestment is most urgent and how facility conditions intersect with enrollment, instructional needs, and program delivery.听

Assistant Superintendent of Facility Services Kelly Horn reinforced the importance of the committee鈥檚 work in guiding the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 future.听

鈥淲e rely on this committee to ensure the community鈥檚 voice is reflected in our planning through our data collection,鈥� Horn said. 鈥淥ur committee's questions and perspectives help us fully articulate both the needs and the priorities of 糖心Vlog.鈥澨�

Committee member Ni帽a Henderson emphasized how the evening鈥檚 discussions helped demonstrate the needs 鈥� and potential 鈥� that exist in 糖心Vlog.听

鈥淥ur second meeting, and especially the tour of South Davis Elementary, allowed us to dig deeper into the data and begin connecting the dots between program needs and facility realities,鈥� Henderson said. 鈥淭he data presented was brilliant, and it made me look forward to having even more information. It鈥檚 exciting to learn and discern what will help make 糖心Vlog the district of choice for students.鈥澨�

Throughout the meeting, members participated in discussions, reviewed preliminary campus-level facility summaries, asked clarifying questions, and shared early observations. Their conversations helped illuminate priorities related to modernization, fine arts spaces, transportation, safety and security, technology needs, and long-term enrollment trends.听

Community members are invited to follow the committee鈥檚 work, review presentations, and submit feedback throughout the process. All information is available on the 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee webpage at .

糖心Vlog officially launched its Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, with the first of six scheduled meetings at the district鈥檚 Professional Development Center. Nearly 40 community members, including parents, staff, business owners, civic leaders, and others have committed their time to help evaluate and plan for the district鈥檚 future facility and capital needs.

The committee鈥檚 purpose is to review and analyze data related to student enrollment trends, facility conditions, educational programs, and taxpayer impact. They will continue to meet through early January, and their research and decisions will culminate in a set of comprehensive proposals to be presented to the Board of Trustees by Jan. 8, 2026, and incorporated into a possible future bond election.

糖心Vlog Board Vice President Sarah McMurrough welcomed the new committee members.

鈥淲e have a very diverse committee, but one thing you all have in common is that you care very much about where the district has been and where we鈥檙e going to go,鈥� she said.

糖心Vlog Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith took time to emphasize how important the committee's role is.

鈥淭he best thing we can do is ensure we get the voice of the community in the planning process,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淲e need you to be an active voice in the process.鈥澨�

During the kickoff meeting, members received an overview of the district鈥檚 purpose, charge, and promise, along with presentations from subject matter experts on demographics and enrollment trends, public school finance, and the process for assessing facility needs. The evening also included opportunities for discussion, questions, and committee feedback.

鈥淚鈥檓 honored to co-chair this committee that brings together a diverse group of community members who share a deep commitment to 糖心Vlog鈥檚 future,鈥� said Dr. Catherine Para, a CNSC member and chair. 鈥淥ur first meeting set a strong foundation as we begin to evaluate the needs for the district and the community."

Community members are encouraged to review meeting presentations and materials and share feedback throughout the process. All information is available on the 糖心Vlog Capital Needs Steering Committee webpage at www.aisd.net/cnsc.

Humble Beginnings

For nearly two months while a fifth-grader at Roquemore Elementary, home for Imani Mogaka was the back seat of a 2010 Kia Spectra. Few knew. She would arrive at school as always 鈥� neatly dressed with homework at the ready 鈥� having washed up at the nearest gas station or a hospital restroom or whatever was conveniently on the way to the school.

Now a senior at Lamar High School, Mogaka didn鈥檛 use to speak much about this period in life because she didn鈥檛 want to be labeled a victim of any kind.

That changed last school year when Mogaka discussed it during her panel interviews as a Richard Greene Scholar candidate and again recently when she was up for the Youth of the Year honor.

鈥淭hat whole era of my life . . . it took some time for me to actually realize what happened,鈥� Mogaka said. 鈥淔or me, I am still working through that internally. I鈥檒l think about it and start crying. But what I have realized is how much stronger it made me. To let me know you can persevere through anything.鈥�

These days, Mogaka could be considered the poster child of perseverance. She made it through Roquemore and Nichols Junior High as one of the top-performing students. This fall she will represent Lamar as its Richard Greene Scholar as well as its 2021-22 class president.

As for the Boys & Girls Club of Tarrant County鈥檚 Youth of the Year award, that is now on her rather crowded resume, too.

鈥淪he鈥檚 outstanding,鈥� said Melanie Hall, Lamar鈥檚 AVID coordinator. 鈥淪he stands out with her smile, her heart to serve others, her compassion for others, and her passion for continuous growth.听 She is a mature young lady who chooses to focus on what matters most, and that is her education.鈥�

Hall calls Mogaka one of the most determined students she鈥檚 taught and admires her resilience.听

鈥淪he, no doubt, will accomplish whatever her little heart desires,鈥� Hall said.听

Daphne Barlow Stigliano, CEO and President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, said Mogaka, who started attending the Boys & Girls Club as early as the first grade, stood out for a few obvious reasons, like grades, but it was her 鈥渉igh level of caliber and integrity鈥� that put her over the top.

鈥淚mani is an amazing representative of what we hope for young people in our society to be today,鈥� Barlow Stigliano said. 鈥淔ar too often we hear stories of when things go wrong. Imani for me represents a more common story, and that鈥檚 young people working hard to succeed.鈥�

During her homeless stint, the club worked was a godsend because it gave her something to do after school -as well as dinner and snacks.

鈥淭he Boys & Girls Club gets you involved in volunteer work so we would go to places like Mission Arlington or just do things around the club like cleaning up the neighborhood,鈥� Mogaka said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what really got me interested in helping others as a volunteer.鈥�

At Lamar, Mogaka is part academic nerd, part theater geek. She鈥檚 a member of the National Honor Society, sings in two choirs and performs in theater plays. She ran for class president not because she thought it might wow college recruiters or that she craved recognition but sincerely wanted the voices of her classmates heard.

鈥淲e didn鈥檛 get a chance to have much of a junior year and barely had a sophomore year,鈥� she said. 鈥淪o, I was like, 鈥業 want to do whatever I can do to make our senior year as great in the best possible way.鈥欌��

Mogaka鈥檚 mother Ryn Robinson said that her daughter 鈥淚s one of those kids with a heart for people. When I say it like that, I mean that sometimes I am a little concerned because there are times I feel like she gives up too much of herself.鈥�

Mogaka said that鈥檚 easy to do because 鈥渟o many people have poured into me.鈥�

Last year when Mogaka was having difficulty working remotely without a desk at home, a desk miraculously showed up at her doorstep, courtesy her AVID instructor Hall.

鈥淪he鈥檚 amazing,鈥� Mogaka said of Hall. 鈥淪he鈥檚 always been there to talk to me. She knows my personal life and the struggles I went through.鈥�

Then there鈥檚 Lamar choir director Greg Haugen, another big supporter of Mogaka.

鈥淗e is always saying, 鈥業mani, you have it in you,鈥欌�欌�� she said. 鈥淚 always tell him, well, if I have it in me, I just want it to come out, please! I just have so many people who support me at Lamar and want me to prosper and live my best life.鈥�

Of course, that support system is headed by her mother, who has been instrumental in keeping her daughter positive, especially during their most difficult times. Recently her supporter-in-chief was behind the wheel during a college road trip that spanned six cities and three states in seven days.

What will the future bring?

No college choice, yet, but Mogaka says wherever she goes, she knows she is ready for whatever awaits her.

鈥淥ne thing being homeless taught me,鈥� Imani said, 鈥渋s that things are temporary. You are not your situation.鈥�

糖心Vlog "holds budget process to a very high standard"

The 糖心Vlog has been honored with a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for its excellence in budget presentation for the 2020-21 school year.

The award was given by the . Participants submit applications and budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the MBA criteria checklist and other requirements. Feedback is provided that districts can use to improve their budget documents.

鈥淲e know how important it is to present a budget that鈥檚 easy for everyone to understand,鈥� 糖心Vlog chief financial officer Darla Moss said. 鈥淲e believe in transparency. We also believe in holding our budget process to a very high standard. This award is further proof that we鈥檙e accomplishing those goals.鈥�

Districts that show they鈥檝e met the program requirements can apply for either an Meritorious Budget Award MBA or a Pathway to MBA.

鈥淒istricts that apply to the MBA or Pathway to the MBA programs recognize the importance of presenting a high-quality, easy-to-understand budget internally and to the community,鈥� ASBO International Executive Director David J. Lewis said. 鈥淏y participating in the programs, not only do districts have access to the tools and resources they need to communicate the district鈥檚 goals and objectives clearly, they demonstrate their commitment to upholding nationally recognized budget presentation standards.鈥�

June 27, 2019 - A new bond program was proposed to the AISD Board of Trustees by AISD administration and the Capital Needs Steering Committee at the Board of Trustees meeting June 25.

See the PowerPoint presentation and .

The Board of Trustees appointed 37 individuals to serve on a Capital Needs Steering Committee and charged the committee to provide recommendations to the Board for prioritized facility and identified capital needs through 2025 to support the District's strategic plan.

The full Committee met six times and subcommittees met a total of four times from January through June 2019 to assist in prioritizing identified capital needs presented by the Administration. Community meetings and surveys were conducted to gather input to inform the Committee's work. Capital needs were prioritized based on data from enrollment forecasts, a comprehensive capital needs assessment, and results of community surveys.

The co-chairs of the CNSC, Jeannie Deakyne and Gara Hill assisted in presenting the Committee's final recommendations to the Board at the meeting on Tuesday. A partner with Cooperative Strategies, the AISD's consultant for the facility master planning process, was also on hand to answer questions along with AISD administrators involved with the assessment.

Board members followed the presentation with questions and requests for more data. The Board will then reconvene in August to consider the proposed bond program and decide if it wants to call for a bond election. A bond proposition must be called for by the Board by Aug. 19 for it to be included in the November election.

June 12, 2019 - The Capital Needs Steering Committee met for the final time Monday evening before it presents to the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees on June 25. The committee has been meeting since January to help the AISD develop a new bond program.

AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos opened the evening by thanking the committee members for their dedication and commitment to helping the AISD develop plans to solve persistent issues and to make the AISD a premier district for all of its students.

AISD Chief Financial Officer Cindy Powell followed Dr. Cavazos and explained several potential changes to the proposed bond program along with some additional cuts. Committee members then had time to break into small groups, discuss these changes and offer feedback.

Powell concluded the meeting by thanking the committee.

鈥淵ou guys have processed a mountain of information,鈥� she said.

She emphasized that the influence the committee members have had on the bond-development process will ultimately influence the entire community.

Now, the CNSC鈥檚 chairs will prepare its bond program recommendation to present to the AISD Board of Trustees on June 25.

May 15, 2019 鈥� The Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) met last night as it moves closer to making a recommendation for a new bond program. One more meeting is planned before the committee makes its final report to the AISD Board of Trustees in June.

In this meeting, subcommittee recommendations for the future bond program in the areas of fine arts, transportation, and safety, security and technology were presented, discussed and given consensus approval. Then David Sturtz, of Cooperative Strategies, presented the results from the community dialogue meetings and survey in April and addressed updates to the current list of bond program priorities in the area of facilities. He also highlighted population changes in Arlington over the last five years and how that impacts the school district. Small groups then discussed the facilities list and offered input and suggestions.

The CNSC will have a final discussion of the facilities recommendations at its June 10th meeting and will take a final vote on the facilities recommendations that the committee will include in its report to the Board. 

The Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) is a volunteer committee comprised of community members and AISD staff charged with evaluating and prioritizing the district鈥檚 capital needs, which includes evaluation of buildings, transportation, security, technology and more, through 2025. Through a series of meetings, community dialogues and surveys, the committee is reviewing and analyzing the district鈥檚 own capital assessment and listening to the community鈥檚 priorities and questions. In June, the committee will report its findings to the AISD Board of Trustees and potentially offer a recommendation for a bond program to fund the priorities.

April 3, 2019 鈥� The Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) met for its fourth meeting last night as it helps the 糖心Vlog make plans for a future bond program.

Planning for a future bond program has been a long process, including thorough capital needs assessments, community dialogues and the CNSC meetings.

At this point in the process, capital needs have been identified, along with cost estimates, for the areas of facilities, fine arts, transportation, technology and security.

The list of needs is likely too long to fit in one bond package, so the CNSC spent last night鈥檚 meeting reviewing the list of options, suggesting priorities, exploring where cuts might be made, and explaining why those cuts could be made.

The next step in the process is to again get feedback from the community. Community dialogues were held in February, and now the district is hosting four more meetings next week now that the bond planning process is further along. Members of the CNSC will assist in leading discussions about the identified capital needs and seek community input on priorities. An online survey will also be open to the community from April 11-21 at .

The community dialogue meeting schedule is:

The Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) is a volunteer committee comprised of community members and AISD staff charged with evaluating and prioritizing the district鈥檚 capital needs, which includes evaluation of buildings, transportation, security, technology and more, through 2025. Through a series of meetings, community dialogues and surveys, the committee is reviewing and analyzing the district鈥檚 own capital assessment and listening to the community鈥檚 priorities and questions. In June, the committee will report its findings to the AISD Board of Trustees and potentially offer a recommendation for a bond program to fund the priorities.

March 20, 2019 - The Capital Needs Steering Committee met last night at the AISD Professional Development Center to continue reviewing and prioritizing the AISD鈥檚 capital needs.

The committee first received a presentation from a member of the AISD鈥檚 Financial Futures Committee (FFC). The presentation reviewed the district鈥檚 financial status, its sources of revenue and its projected future, and then concluded with the FFC鈥檚 recommendation for a Tax Ratification Election (TRE).

Following the financial presentation, David Sturtz, consultant with , presented a list of district capital needs for the elementary, junior high and high school levels, along with needs for support facilities, technology and security, and fine arts. The list had been developed using input from the CNSC鈥檚 subcommittees, community dialogue meetings held in February, a community survey, a two-day options development meeting with AISD administrators, and a districtwide capital needs assessment. CNSC members then had time to discuss the list of needs in small groups and offer feedback.

The committee will continue to review the options and offer feedback at its next meeting on April 2.

See the meeting materials.

Jan. 25, 2019 - The Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) held its second meeting on Jan. 22, as it begins its charge to analyze and prioritize the AISD鈥檚 capital needs.

After introductions from the committee chairs, AISD Chief Financial Officer Cindy Powell presented answers to questions submitted by the committee members at the first CNSC meeting. (Read the questions and answers in the meeting materials.) Then the committee reviewed a draft of a community survey about the district鈥檚 capital needs and offered suggestions.

The survey, which will be available online, will be given to attendees at the upcoming community dialogue meetings on Feb. 4 and 5 (Meeting times and locations). Each meeting is open to the public and will include a brief review of the 2014 Bond program, a presentation of the AISD鈥檚 own capital needs assessment developed over the past year, small group discussions and the survey. The input from the meetings will be collected and reviewed by the CNSC and used to assist its evaluation of the district鈥檚 capital needs and any recommendations it gives to the AISD Board of Trustees.

CNSC Meeting Materials 鈥� Jan. 22. 2019

CNSC Meeting Materials 鈥� Jan. 8, 2019

The 2019 Capital Needs Steering Committee kicked off with its first meeting last Thursday at the AISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. The new committee members received an overview of the AISD鈥檚 program and the district鈥檚 current capital needs assessment.

The volunteer committee, comprised of community members and AISD staff, is charged with evaluating and prioritizing the district鈥檚 capital needs through 2025. Through a series of meetings and community dialogues, the committee will review and analyze the district鈥檚 own capital assessment and listen to the community鈥檚 desires and concerns. In June, the 2019 Capital Needs Steering Committee will report to the AISD Board of Trustees with its own assessment of capital needs and offer a recommendation for a bond program to fund the priorities.

John Hibbs, AISD Board Vice President, welcomed and thanked the new committee members at the meeting and highlighted their important role.

鈥淵ou鈥檙e going to be helping us road map the direction that our district is going to take,鈥� he said.

鈥淩oll up your sleeves.鈥�