Arlington School & Family Magazine January 2015

School District & Administration 2014 Bond Package Voters approved the $663.1 million bond election on May 10, 2014. Proceeds of the bond issue will be used to build new facilities, upgrade and renovate existing facilities, address safety and security districtwide, upgrade technology infrastructure and equipment, provide fine arts equipment, and address transportation. Safety, Security & Technology Facilities • istrictwide career and technical center D • istrictwide agricultural science facility D • Renovation of existing career/technical spaces at each high school • istrictwide fine arts center D • enovation/upgrade of existing fine arts spaces at each R high school • istrictwide athletics complex for swimming and diving, D gymnastics, and wrestling • Renovation of existing athletics spaces at each high school • uti-purpose activity center for athletics and fine arts at M each high school • unior high and high school special education alternative J curriculum centers in south Arlington (one each) • Relocate Newcomer Center and Venture High School to Ferguson Junior High • orkman Junior High classroom addition W • wo new elementaries - in north Arlington and east T Arlington - to relieve over-crowding • Repurpose Corey and Roquemore elementaries for elementary fine arts/dual language academies • wo science labs and a strings room at each elementary T • ite acquisition S • Building condition improvements/additions and life cycle replacements identified through comprehensive facilities assessment, which include security entrances at elementary campuses, additional keyless entry points at all schools, parking lot improvements and expansion, flooring and ceiling improvements, landscaping, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, electrical repairs, scheduled roof replacements and repairs, heating and air conditioning replacements/upgrades, lighting for junior high athletic fields, junior high tracks, and ADA accessibility issues Fine Arts • Instruments • Uniforms • Risers and choir shells • ecommendations promote access to fine arts R programs, remove barriers that are preventing students from participating in fine arts, provide instruments for students who cannot afford to purchase their own and support program growth 28 Arlington School & Family - January 2015 • ecurity cameras, digital signage, public address S systems, bus tracking and wireless phones for campus administrators • echnology infrastructure including wireless T enhancements, additional Internet access, video technology, new voicemail system, disaster recovery, broadcast studio and board room audio-visual equipment • cheduled equipment replacements S • ncrease technology access through additional mobile I devices for students and teachers • lassroom technology standards - teacher laptops, C projectors and screens, and document cameras • ampus transformation initiatives through campus C grants for innovative uses of technology that transform learning in the classroom • echnology for special instructional and co-curricular T programs including art, athletics, journalism, library services and special education Transportation • egular education buses - replace 59 and add 12 R • pecial education buses - replace 37 and add six S • ervice vehicles for student programs, security and S maintenance - replace 130 and add 20 • ix of propane and diesel buses; diesel buses are used M for longer trips outside the district • dditional buses will support off-campus programs and A special education program growth †

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