What you need to know
Along with addressing facility needs associated with the growth, the committee will recommend solutions for aging facilities and program growth, according to a news release. The committee will also provide recommendations to the board for meeting the educational needs of all students.
Among those tasks, district documents have previously stated the committee will consider if the district needs a new bond. AISD’s last bond came in 2018.
There are just under 30,000 students enrolled in AISD, according to a Feb. 5 news release from the district. By 2028, AISD is projected to enroll more than 33,000 students, and just under 37,000 by 2033.
Residential counts within the district are also expected to grow within the next three to five years, as more than 19,000 future home lots within the AISD attendance zone are being developed, according to the release.
The citizens’ advisory committee will be made up of taxpayers and residents, including parents, elected officials and business representatives, according to the release.
Quote of note
"Engaging our community is crucial as we plan for the future of Alvin ISD,” AISD Superintendent Carol Nelson said in the release. “By actively involving the community, the board hopes that the committee is able to make informed decisions that align with the needs and expectations of all its stakeholders."
Stay tuned
The citizens’ advisory committee is expected to meet five times over the next four months with the first meeting being held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Alvin ISD Heritage Complex in Liberty Alumni Hall. All meetings will be open to the public, according to the release.
The committee is expected to make a final recommendation to the district’s board on June 12.
