New Barbers Hill Facility

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BH about to build a new field house along with new football locker rooms. $95 million bond to be voted on in May

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[EagleFan1982]

Has anyone seen a rendering? Would like to know what I am voting for?

[mat]

Amazes me how districts can do these projects with no tax increase.

[kirkwood29]

14 minutes ago, mat said:

Amazes me how districts can do these projects with no tax increase.

Districts where the household median income is $127,900 ?  I know, right. 

[kirkwood29]

13 minutes ago, mat said:

Amazes me how districts can do these projects with no tax increase.

I'd love to see improvements made to our athletic facilities.   But, unfortunately, I have been told the money is just not there.

[oldman]

Just now, kirkwood29 said:

I'd love to see improvements made to our athletic facilities.   But, unfortunately, I have been told the money is just not there.

What district you referring to?

[kirkwood29]

Just now, oldman said:

What district you referring to?

HF

[EagleFan1982]

1 hour ago, mat said:

Amazes me how districts can do these projects with no tax increase.

Don't believe everything you read.  They say "no tax increase," but the city/county raises value of your house/property.  Thus, your property taxes total goes up.  The school doesn't change the decimal...  

 

You might ask, how does this always happen?  This must be a coincidence that your land value goes up every time a bond passes.  Yeah, I am sure that it is...

[OlDawg]

3 hours ago, mat said:

Amazes me how districts can do these projects with no tax increase.

If they have an existing bond—which many have stair stepped bonds—the length of repayment is just extended. So, it’s kind of a play on wording. Technically, the taxes aren’t increased. The length of time until repayment and taxes could drop because of no bond is extended.

[LOUD and Proud]

22 hours ago, OlDawg said:

If they have an existing bond—which many have stair stepped bonds—the length of repayment is just extended. So, it’s kind of a play on wording. Technically, the taxes aren’t increased. The length of time until repayment and taxes could drop because of no bond is extended.

That is just smart business..... Schools should always piggyback Bonds so the tax rate stays constant, but the school is always getting upgraded.  Getting voters to "continue" the current tax rate is ALWAYS easier than getting them to raise the rate.

[OlDawg]

34 minutes ago, LOUD and Proud said:

That is just smart business..... Schools should always piggyback Bonds so the tax rate stays constant, but the school is always getting upgraded.  Getting voters to "continue" the current tax rate is ALWAYS easier than getting them to raise the rate.

Exactly. That’s what LPISD does. Every 9 years like clockwork.

[oldman]

1 hour ago, LOUD and Proud said:

That is just smart business..... Schools should always piggyback Bonds so the tax rate stays constant, but the school is always getting upgraded.  Getting voters to "continue" the current tax rate is ALWAYS easier than getting them to raise the rate.

It is called staying ahead of the growth and being good stewards of the tax payers money.

[2wedge]

If any district can be trusted to stay ahead of the growth and be good stewards, it's BH. The planning that has gone into the new campuses and sustaining adequate space when experiencing exploding growth, has been a marvel to watch. I work over here and have heard from residents that BH has only passed one bond in the history of the district? Anyone know if that is true? If so, wow is all I can say. I'm also interested to see if Enterprise or any of the other local operators is contributing to the project. I know that happens quite a bit and is a major benefit for BHISD.

[oldman]

22 minutes ago, 2wedge said:

If any district can be trusted to stay ahead of the growth and be good stewards, it's BH. The planning that has gone into the new campuses and sustaining adequate space when experiencing exploding growth, has been a marvel to watch. I work over here and have heard from residents that BH has only passed one bond in the history of the district? Anyone know if that is true? If so, wow is all I can say. I'm also interested to see if Enterprise or any of the other local operators is contributing to the project. I know that happens quite a bit and is a major benefit for BHISD.

BH has passed many bonds over the years.  In the press release it states a $300+ million bond was passed just a few years ago.

[Separation Scientist]

9 hours ago, 2wedge said:

If any district can be trusted to stay ahead of the growth and be good stewards, it's BH. The planning that has gone into the new campuses and sustaining adequate space when experiencing exploding growth, has been a marvel to watch. I work over here and have heard from residents that BH has only passed one bond in the history of the district? Anyone know if that is true? If so, wow is all I can say. I'm also interested to see if Enterprise or any of the other local operators is contributing to the project. I know that happens quite a bit and is a major benefit for BHISD.

THIS. 

BH strives for high standards and stewardship in every way. This is exactly why I brought my family here.

The phenomenal growth is no surprise. Its hard to swallow for some that lament the "country feel" has faded away to some degree, but I take a different tact. If it (phenomenal growth) is inevitable, then embrace it and make it the best it can be. BH does exactly that.     

  

 

 

[2wedge]

17 hours ago, oldman said:

BH has passed many bonds over the years.  In the press release it states a $300+ million bond was passed just a few years ago.

My understanding is that bond you speak of was posted and passed to avoid some kind of robin hood taxes the district would've had to pay otherwise. Now, don't quote me on that, but I remember reading about it in the school's social media announcement of the bond being put up, and the guys at work talking about it. Someone more versed on school finance may be able to speak more intelligently on it. 

[2wedge]

8 hours ago, Separation Scientist said:

THIS. 

BH strives for high standards and stewardship in every way. This is exactly why I brought my family here.

The phenomenal growth is no surprise. Its hard to swallow for some that lament the "country feel" has faded away to some degree, but I take a different tact. If it (phenomenal growth) is inevitable, then embrace it and make it the best it can be. BH does exactly that.     

  

 

 

I have seen with my own eyes, entire wings of new campuses vacant during the school year but built anyway in anticipation of growth. They do that to avoid overcrowding. School grows, open the new wings. Incredible foresight and planning.