Long-range Facilities Master Plan Committee
The community-based Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Committee advises the administration on facility needs, culminating in a districtwide, long-range facilities master plan.
The plan will be the culmination of more than a year of work that began with facilities assessments and the creation of the district’s first education specifications, which detail the ideal spaces for campuses at all levels. The Long-Range Facilities Master Plan will serve as a guide for how the district maintains and updates our facilities for the next five years or more.
The committee is a diverse group of 40–50 community members charged with taking a deep dive into the district’s short- and long-term facility needs while balancing the needs of ALL students and staff, as well as the community.
The group engages with the community, considers feedback, and assists in developing final recommendations to the superintendent. This committee meets Feb. 12 and 26, March 6 and 25, and April 1. All committee members reside within district school boundaries.
Community meeting
Attend the LRFMP Committee community presentation, participate in Q&A, and offer your input.
Monday, March 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Stony Point High School Lecture Hall, 1801 Tiger Trail in Round Rock
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are committee members selected?
A: Community members are self-nominated. Balancing representation from our District’s five learning communities is critical in committee member selection. The intended size of this group is 40–50 people, with District staff in attendance as a resource.
Q: Do I need to be on this committee to advocate for my school?
A: This is a districtwide committee with a districtwide, data-informed focus. The committee’s structure doesn’t offer the opportunity to advocate for specific schools or potential projects. There is ample opportunity for community members on and off the committee to provide feedback during this process.
Q: How will the community provide feedback on this plan?
A: There will be a robust community engagement effort around providing feedback on potential facilities options. This will include community meetings, online surveys, and focus groups. Community feedback is considered and helps inform the administration’s final recommendations.
Q: Why is the District doing a master plan?
A: The Texas Education Agency regulations require that school districts formulate a long-range facilities plan before making significant capital investments (Commissioner’s Rules Concerning School Facilities: Chapter 61, updated May 2023).
Q: What are some examples of actions that a Long-Range Facilities Master Plan may contain?
- Replace School A on its existing site for $X because the current facility has reached the end of its useful life. Students can remain in the existing building while the new building is constructed.
- Construct an addition on School B for $X to expand program options or replace existing portables with permanent space.
- Construct a new elementary school in the X Area at $X to address over-utilization.
Q: How does the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Committee differ from the Capital Projects Community Oversight Committee?
A: The Capital Projects Community Oversight Committee is a separate committee that advises the board of trustees about expenditures for ongoing capital projects. The Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Committee provides recommendations to the superintendent and administration, who ultimately deliver the Long-Range Facility Master Plan to the board.
Q: Is this a “Bond Committee”?
A: No. This is not a bond committee. The Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee advises the administration to develop a Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. This master plan will contain comprehensive planned actions for each of the District’s facilities and may recommend additional facilities. If trustees decides to work toward a bond program, they form a separate bond steering committee and prioritize a set of projects from the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan.
Q: What role does the Board plan in the long-range facility planning process?
A: This is primarily a community process, and the committee will advise the superintendent and administration in creating the master plan. The board will receive frequent updates and information about the committee’s progress. After the Long-Range Facilities Plan is final, the board is asked to accept the plan as a guide for future planning.
Q: Once a master plan is completed, can it be changed?
A: A Long-Range Facilities Master Plan is a “living document.” The plan is updated as demographics, legislation and other underlying data change. Trustees will develop a policy to determine parameters and timelines for master plan updates.