WHEREAS, our Plano ISD learning community will educate, inspire, and empower every student to activate their unique potential in a dynamic world; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, staff, community, and students are committed to excellence, dedicated to caring, powered by learning and Plano ISD proud; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees and District staff believe:

• ALL students are at the heart of our decisions.
• High expectations lead to growth and achievement for each student and staff member.
• Parents and families are key partners in their children’s education.
• Parents, families, staff, students and our community share in the responsibility of educating our children.
• Graduates must possess the knowledge, skills and qualities to become responsible citizens and successful leaders. (Portrait of a Plano ISD Graduate)
• Students’ learning experiences should be relevant, authentic, engaging and challenging.
• Equitable (fair and equal) access to opportunities is essential for all students to reach their highest level of learning and potential.
• A diverse, innovative, growth-focused and adaptive staff is essential to successfully meet the needs of all students in preparing them for their future.
• Organizational success derives from developing meaningful, collaborative relationships in a welcoming, safe and caring environment.
• Quality public education is the foundation of a thriving community; and

WHEREAS, to continue the legacy of excellence in Plano ISD, the Board of Trustees adopted the 2023 - 2028 Strategic Plan on May 2, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Pillar 5 of the Strategic Plan establishes that the District will maximize resources and community partnerships to achieve District goals that meet the needs of students and staff; and

WHEREAS, Objective 5.3 of the Strategic Plan instructs the District to develop and implement plans to eiciently use District facilities that will provide expanded opportunities for students; and

WHEREAS, the priorities and parameters set by the Board of Trustees directs Plano ISD, as good stewards, to strategically and equitably manage resources to meet identified student needs and align resource allocations with District goals; and

WHEREAS, the TASA-CMSi audit which concluded in the spring of 2023, found that continuing to operate schools that are not needed represents an unnecessary and inefficient expenditure of funds and a loss of productivity; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees affirms the efficiency framework criteria for campuses shall be based on enrollment; building capacity and efficiency; a facility assessment score (derived from age/useful life; repair and maintenance; and physical inspection); and cost (operating cost; capital expenditure; and per pupil cost); and

WHEREAS, Guiding principles will be developed by the Board of Trustees and shared with the advisory committee, and

WHEREAS, enrollment has decreased steadily since the 2011 - 2012 school year, from 55,659 students to 47,467 (9.7.23), with the decline projected to continue; and

WHEREAS, the efficiency of facility utilization has decreased steadily since the 2011 - 2012 school year, from 84.68% to 72.22% (9.7.23); and

WHEREAS, a total of 21 campuses are greater than 45 years old; and

WHEREAS, an annual operating cost savings for each elementary school retired is estimated at $450,000 to $750,000; $2,000,000 estimated for each middle school retired; and $4,000,000 estimated for each high school retired; and

WHEREAS, an estimated $60,000,000 in cost avoidance can be realized per elementary campus retired; an estimated $107,000,000 per middle school campus retired; and an estimated $150,000,000 to $200,000,000 per high school campus retired.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and District staff are directed to establish a Long Range Facility Planning Advisory Committee to provide feedback and recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding long range building and property efficiencies, up to and including; campus programming; feeder pattern options; attendance boundaries; right sizing properties and/or retiring campuses based on current and projected enrollment.

The advisory committee shall be comprised of Board-appointed members, with each Trustee nominating three committee members. Consideration will be given to balanced representation from each senior high school feeder pattern, as well as balanced representation from elementary, middle and high schools. Each Board appointed committee member shall be a current or recent district parent and should also be a Plano ISD resident. The District shall appoint members from the Future Forward Taskforce, as well as members made up of principal and staff representatives.