Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
The Springtown ISD Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee will serve in a temporary advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees and Administration to:
Represent the entire community in the facility planning process.
Honor the district's history, traditions, and values.
Assist the district in assessing and prioritizing current and long-term facility needs, including, but not limited to:
District enrollment, capacity, and campus utilization
Building age, safety, and condition
Student and program equity
Evolving educational delivery and programs.
Consider the educational needs of all students and align recommendations with the district’s mission, vision, and goals.
Consider the district’s current financial position and funding methods to develop a recommendation that is fiscally sound.
Report their findings to the Springtown ISD Board of Trustees that will include recommendations on how to meet the needs of the district through future bond programs.
The committee will engage in discussions about:
Demographic Reports and Enrollment Projections
Existing Facility Conditions
Operational Efficiency
School Finance
Bonding Capacity & Impact of a Potential Bond
Building Needs, Potential Solutions, and Cost Analysis
Results of Community Survey
Priorities for Springtown ISD Facilities
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Springtown ISD Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee includes a cross-section of our community, including parents and non-parents, senior citizens, district staff, business owners, and community leaders.
We appreciate everyone who expressed an interest in serving on the committee and thank the following individuals who make up the 2024-2025 Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee. Their time and input are very much appreciated.
Jessica Abbott
Kandace Alfrey
Jennifer Ashcraft
Aaron Austin
Amanda Bailey
Samantha Ballard
Shane Brotherton
Jeff Carter
Carol Jones
Matthew Jones
Wendy Kennedy
Julien Kindred
John Kolb
Stephen Kolb
Geanie Litzman
Jo'el Madore
Stephanie Mallisee
Beverly Martin
Stacy McCarthy
Sally McPhetrige
Carl Culver
Amber Dauenhauer
Justin Dittmar
Stephanie Mendoza
Chris Miller
Audrey Mooneyham
Kimberly Nash
Cheryl Nichols
Rachele Ortega
Ben Overholt
Karlee Parker
Todd Parker
Victoria Parsons
Kenneth Patrick
Tony Pearson
Skylar Radke
Scott Richardson
Somer Rojo
Andy Gentry
Troy Greisen
Allison Hagan
Todd Hennigan
Jason Hicks
Kristen Hoggett
Terry James
Sarah Johnson
Raquel Santiago
Marie Savage
Ty Savage
Dawson Shannon
Maegan South
Chad Stanley
Roy Stephens
Jessica Steward
Justin Tarpley
Petina Urquijo
Christopher Walker
Kim Weber
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee?
A group of community members who have come together to evaluate the district’s facilities in order to provide facility and equipment recommendations to the Springtown ISD Board of Trustees. The committee will evaluate aging and evolving building needs, programmatic needs, as well as projected enrollment.
Why did SISD form the Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee?
The district believes in creating a collaborative culture in which all stakeholders may be part of discussions regarding the district’s future. The district wants input in evaluating its facility needs and by forming a committee it allows the district to hear from and incorporate many different perspectives from people in the SISD community. Committee participants reflect larger community values, needs, and desires.
Who’s on the committee?
The Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee represents a diverse demographic makeup of SISD residents, including parents, non-parents, grandparents, local civic and business leaders, as well as school and district staff. These committee members work alongside one another to prioritize and build a recommendation to the Board of Trustees that best represents the values and perceptions of the entire community.
How were citizens selected to serve on the Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee?
SISD sought nominations through an online form made available through the district’s website and that was shared through regular SISD communication channels. Anyone from the community was able apply. Applicants were then narrowed down to ensure a diverse cross-section of the community would be represented on the committee.
What documents and data are the committee reviewing to determine the needs of the school district?
Committee members are studying current building conditions and functionality, enrollment projections, financial data, and results of a community survey in order to form their recommendation. As additional relevant information and data is requested or becomes available, it will be shared with the committee members.
If I’m not on the committee, how do I learn more about what’s being discussed?
The Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee is designed to be open and transparent. Meeting notes and presentations will be posted on this website for each meeting.
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