Agenda Packet TC 01/08/2019 - Supplemental Item
Town Council Meeting
January 8, 2019
Supplemental Item
Agenda Item No. 20
Receive an update from Dr. Ryder Warren, Superintendent with Northwest Independent School District,
regarding an annual District overview; discussion of same (T. Class).
Dr. Ryder Warren
Northwest ISD Superintendent of Schools
January 8, 2019
Lillian Rauch, Ph.D.,
Secretary
Place 6
Judy Copp,
President
Place 4
Anne Davis-Simpson, Ph.D.,
Vice President
Place 3
NORTHWEST ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Steve Sprowls,
Place 5
Josh Wright,
Place 1
Mark Schluter,
Place 2
Ron Hastings,
Place 7
Justin
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS
HISTORY OF NORTHWEST ISD
Haslet Rhome
Roanoke
CORE BELIEFS
Kids come first.
Continuous learning is essential to prepare for college and career opportunities.
Each student’s success is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities.
Learning is influenced by environment.
VISION
Northwest ISD empowers
learners and leaders to
positively impact the world.
MISSION
Northwest ISD, in collaboration with
students, families, communities, and
global partners, will engage
in a culture of learning
that prepares all students
to confidently navigate their future.
STRATEGIC GOALS
1.Students will achieve success through meaningful
learning experiences, innovative pathways, and
personalized opportunities.
2.Northwest ISD will recruit, value, and retain an
exceptional staff to create a rewarding learning
environment.
3.Northwest ISD will create and foster an environment
where all stakeholders are engaged in the
transformational work of the NISD family.
ABOUT NORTHWEST ISD
•Encompasses 234 square miles
•30 Campuses -18 ES, 6 MS, 3 Comprehensive HS, 1 Accelerated HS, Special Programs Center, and Community-based Youth Residential Program
•14+ Towns and Cities
•3 Counties (Denton, Tarrant, and Wise)
•Top 10 fastest growing district in Texas (tied for 4th by percentage)
•Approximately 25% built out
•Economic stimulus –Alliance Texas
•More than 78 active developments (Up from 44 in 2016)
NISD MUNICIPALITIES
Aurora
Flower Mound
Fort Worth
Haslet
Justin
Keller
Newark
New Fairview
Northlake
Rhome
Roanoke
Southlake
Trophy Club
Westlake
STUDENT DIVERSITY
63.45%
21.28%
8.22%
4.01%
.54%
.27%
White
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African Amer.
Asian
Amer. Indian/Alaskan
Hawaiian/Pac Island
Spanish
Vietnamese
French
Arabic
STUDENT DIVERSITY
Languages
Challenges
SUPERINTENDENT’S
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
•PreK –12 Grade Literacy
•Masters Grade Level Performance
•College, Career, and Life Readiness
•PBMAS Emphasis
•Student, Staff, and Stakeholder Safety
•Financial Viability (Research Necessity of a
Tax Ratification Election)
FAST -GROWTH
SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 7, 201924,165
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
2008: 11,904
2028: 37,224
CURRENT AND FUTURE NISD SCHOOLS
Current Schools
18 Elementary Schools
6 Middle Schools
4 High Schools
Future Schools
4 Elementary Sites
3 Middle School Sites
4 High School Sites
39 Total School Sites
NEW HOME STARTS DISTRIBUTION
HOUSING
OVERVIEW
2Q18
•78 future & active
developments
•More than 2,200 lots
available
•Groundwork is
underway on nearly
2,200 lots
•30,800 planned
future lots
LEO ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
LIZZIE CURTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BYRON NELSON HIGH SCHOOL
BNHS Addition and Renovation
Completion August 2020
BNHS Fieldhouse
Completion Fall 2019
AREA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
•Medlin Middle School
•Renovation and addition•Design begins Spring 2019
•Lakeview Elementary
•Equipment replacement and repairs
•District-wide technology and safety and security enhancements currently underway
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
•Kelly W. Box Agricultural Sciences Center -Addition and
Renovation, Completion January 2019
•Sendera Ranch and Thompson Elementary Schools –Additions
and Renovations, Completion August 2019
•Lance Thompson Elementary School, Completion August 2019
•District Aquatic Center, Completion Fall 2020
FINANCIAL VIABILITY
SCHOOL FINANCE
NISD TAX RATE
M&O
TAX RATE
$1.04
I&S
TAX RATE
$0.45
NISD TOTAL
TAX RATE
$1.49
WHO FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
52 54 55 55 56 56 58 60 62
48 46 45 45 44 44 42 40 38
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Most Funding for Schools Comes from Local Property Tax
Local State
NORTHWEST ISD FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST
ASSESSED VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
13 - 14 14 - 15 15 - 16 16 - 17 17 - 18 18 - 19 19 - 20 20 - 21 21 - 22 22 - 23 23 - 24
Homes Non-Homesite & Personal Property Minerals
LOCAL AND STATE REVENUE
State Average Northwest ISD
15%
85%
State Local
38%
62%
State Local
86th Legislative Session Began January 8, 2019
www.nisdtx.org/legislative
HOW YOU CAN HELP
•Stay informed and contact your legislators
•Support roadway and railroad improvements
•Actively support literacy
•Stay involved
•Join PTA
•Volunteer
•Provide student internships
•Partners in Education
•Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Questions ?