Tidehaven ISD
District Program and Facilities Advisory
Planning Committee Meeting/Board Workshop
February 17, 2009 

Summary of Meeting 

The meeting started at 6:45 p.m. with Dr. Suzanne Wesson welcoming the members, guests, and board member.  There were 15 members, 1 board member and 1 guest present.

Dr. Wesson introduced Albert Soto, Architect, to the committee.  Mr. Soto presented each member with a preliminary working estimate, which is intended to be refined, on the cost of renovation and construction.  (These documents are available at the Tidehaven Administration Office.)  The committee members were encouraged to ask questions and voice concerns they may have with the presentation.  Several of the concerns included allowing for growth in population, the size of the gym planned for the new elementary and some of the classroom sizes.  The committee members noted  there was no financial allowance for new water wells for the new campuses and enough classrooms had not been allocated for the new high school.  Mr. Soto said he had noted all concerns and questions and would have each addressed when he returns for his next presentation. 

Dr. Wesson had the committee review two drafts of fact sheets in preparation for a possible bond election.  The members were asked to make suggestions and give some thought to what they think should be included on future fact sheets.  Dr. Wesson thanked Mrs. Streams for the fact sheets. 

Dr. Wesson reviewed a possible early voting schedule with the committee along with a possible election day polling locations.  The discussion included using three campuses for regular voting.  One day of early voting will be held at each campus. 

Dr. Wesson then asked the committee to reach a consensus on the future use of the existing junior high and elementary campuses.  The Board of Trustees has asked the committee to make a recommendation for the use of these properties upon the successful completion of a possible bond election.  The cost for these renovations should be included in the bond.  The members decided to recommend the following steps: 1) Follow all deed restrictions found on any land deed involved, including offering the property back to the previous owner(s)/heir(s).  2) Auction any property (including structures) left in the district’s name after step one.  3) Use demolition to remove any structures not auctioned.  4) Sell any land determined by the Board of Trustees. 

The committee will meet again on February 25, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. in the High School LRC.