Bond Amount: $18,470,000. Proposed I&S Tax Rate Increase: $.3180

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1 Bond Amount: $18,470,000 Proposed I&S Tax Rate : $.3180 How was the EBISD 2017 Bond developed? The bond package was developed from K-12 academic needs identified by our fifty-member community facilities committee, input from community members who attended the district walk through, input from all EBISD staff members, feedback from community members regarding previous bonds, architect forensic analysis of facilities, and maintenance and facility records. The fifty-member facilities committee ranged in age, race, profession, number of years in EB, ages of children, stages of life, and opinions regarding previous bond issues. Two staff per campus were also on the committee. The committee divided into three sub-committees one per campus. The sub-committees conducted their own walk through and met back together to prioritize needs at their campus as well as the district as a whole. The committee held seven meetings from March 2017 to July 2017 discussing facility conditions, true necessities and priorities, demographic data, community trends, financial impact, and overall bond pricing. The research and information guiding all of these factors ultimately drove the Bond 2017plan that was presented for consideration to the EBISD Board of Trustees on August 7, The Board unanimously approved the committee s recommendation on August 14, 2017 and called for a November bond election. What needs were identified, and how does the 2017 Bond plan address these needs? Forensic facility data along with the committee s input identified the following in need of remodel, repair, upgrade, increase, or replace: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, technology infrastructure, classroom and instructional space, secure entry points, covered drop off, cafeteria dining space, ADA compliance, and parking. Three additional factors of importance to the committee were: 1) Remain a geographically unified K-12 District in the current city location (not moving outside of town) 2) Focus strictly on needs for daily academic performance for all students K-12 3) Bring a new and equitable plan to the table 4)

2 NEEDS ASSESSED: Plumbing: leaking, corroded pipes; additional faculty restrooms; upgrades to existing for sanitation and ADA compliance HVAC: pneumatic leaks and chiller malfunctions; staff complaints of noise and size impeding instruction; thermostats regulated on outside temperature create discrepancies on when heat or A/C should be in use, lacks consistent humidity control; classroom learning temperatures inconsistent Electrical: out of current code; lack of wiring infrastructure; insufficient outlets; breakers at max capacity or in need of replacement. Lighting: low illumination; faulty wiring in fixtures; energy inefficient Technology infrastructure: current infrastructure does not support demand needed for 21st century instruction; lacks necessary support for additional connectivity & accessibility in learning environment Classroom space: size below current TAC standards; additional space needed for special programs; lack of space for technology labs, small group instruction, core subjects Secure entry points: multiple, unsecured access points to buildings; lacks ability to quickly and safely lock down facilities in emergencies Covered drop-off: no covered drop-off available for K-8 students in inclement weather Cafeteria dining: early serving of lunch to elementary; lack of seating for students as well as visitors eating with a student; need for additional serving space ADA compliance: lacking in facilities, restrooms, classrooms, and nurses office Parking & Student Pick Up/Drop Off: Current drop off/pick up locations are utilized by more than one campus creating congestion; lack of parking for visitors, lack of staff parking away from congested areas; congestion on Fitzgerald St. due to logistics associated with drop off/pick up (parked cars, thru traffic, pickup/drop off points) How are the $18,470,000 funds estimated to be distributed across the district? Elementary: New construction & remodel 3rd/4th wing for special programs $ 6,029,754 Junior High: New construction & remodel of existing JH $ 4,622,056 High School: New construction, remodel of Naiser & Science Bldg $ 6,439,649 Convert library to additional dining, new maintenance Bldg, relocate bus canopy & fuel station, demo existing elem, Geotech/Civil/Survey, Contingency $ 1,373,650 GRAND TOTAL: $18,465,109* *NOTE: BOND AMOUNT IS $18,470,000 DUE TO BONDS SOLD IN $5,000 INCREMENTS.

3 What will this bond referendum cost me? $50,000 value $79.50 per year $6.63 per month 22 per day $100,000 value $ per year $19.88 per month 65 per day $150,000 value $ per year $33.13 per month $1.09 per day $200,000 value $ per year $46.38 per month $1.52 per day Average home value in EBISD is $123,160 $250,000 value $ per year $59.63 per month $1.96 per day $350,000 value $1, per year $86.13 per month $2.83 per day Taxpayers 65 yrs of age & over: Once you receive an over-65 homestead exemption, you receive a school tax ceiling for your home. The tax ceiling is the amount you pay in the year that you qualify for the exemption and cannot increase as long as you live in that home and make no additions to your home. With the exemption, you will see no increase in your taxes as a result of the bond. Exemptions are filed with the Wharton County Appraisal District. EFFECT ON AG VALUE PROPERTY Taxable Value of Annual Monthly Taxable Value of Annual Monthly Land Type 100 acres 200 acres Aquaculture $ 55,000 $ $ $ 110,000 $ $ Dryland $ 51,200 $ $ $ 102,400 $ $ Irrigated $ 51,100 $ $ $ 102,200 $ $ Native Brush $ 10,500 $ $ 2.78 $ 21,000 $ $ 5.57 Orchard $ 65,000 $ $ $ 130,000 $ $ Range Land $ 16,000 $ $ 4.24 $ 32,000 $ $ 8.48 Turf Grass $ 65,000 $ $ $ 130,000 $ $ If the bond is approved, when will I see an increase in my tax rate? It is not likely that all of the bonds will be sold at one time. Therefore, the tax rate will increase over time to the maximum increase of $.318 once all of the bonds have been issued. The first increase you will see will be on taxes due in February with the second increase in February of Remember, those 65 and older will not see an increase of your residential homestead tax if you file for the 65+ or disabled exemption with the Wharton County CAD.

4 What is the estimated construction timeline and will construction require relocation of students? The estimated timeline is below. Staggering the projects will potentially avoid student and staff displacement and the expense associated with portable buildings. The existing 1939 High School building will not be used for everyday instruction, BUT, will be used for transient programs, small group STAAR/EOC testing, meetings, etc. during the year and certainly for campus storage. The existing High School Gymnasium will continue to be used as it is used now but no renovations are planned for the Gym. The existing outdoor wing classrooms will not be used for everyday instruction, BUT, will be used by maintenance or storage for a variety of departments and organizations. FALL FALL BUS BARN Relocation MAINTENANCE BLDG New Elem Demo Existing Elem Renovation of JH New JH New Naiser HS Naiser Renovations How do I vote on Bond 2017? East Bernard ISD Voting Details LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE OCTOBER 10th Any registered voter whose primary residence is within in the boundaries of EBISD is eligible to vote. Voter registration is available online at the Wharton County Election Office website, or in person at the Wharton County Election office, 315 E. Milam St., Suite 103, Wharton, TX

5 East Bernard ISD Voting Details, cont. EARLY VOTING East Bernard Library, 746 Clubside, East Bernard Wharton County Annex D, Classroom 116, 315 E. Milam St., Wharton Monday, October 23 through Friday, October 27 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 30 through Wednesday, November 1 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2 through Friday, November 3 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. EARLY VOTING BY MAIL Applications for voting by mail: Due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, Applications should be sent to: Cindy Richter Wharton County Elections Administrator P.O. Box 390, Wharton, Texas cindy.richter@co.wharton.tx.us ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 7, a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: East Bernard Library, 746 Clubside, East Bernard Wharton Civic Center Duncan Auditorium 1924 N. Fulton, Wharton Wharton County Library, El Campo Branch, 200 W. Church St., El Campo