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Proposed Agricultural Sciences, STEM Center, and Second Stadium for Katy ISD Development

The Katy Independent School District is excited to propose the development of a new Agricultural Science Center, a STEM Project Center, and a second stadium. The Agricultural Science Center aims to enhance student safety, convenience, and animal welfare, serving over 3,000 students. The STEM Project Center is designed to meet new graduation requirements and support the rapidly growing STEM workforce. Additionally, a second stadium will offer scheduling flexibility and community event space. Together, these facilities represent a significant investment in educational excellence and community engagement.

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Proposed Agricultural Sciences, STEM Center, and Second Stadium for Katy ISD Development

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  1. Three Proposed Facilities Agricultural Sciences Center Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Project Center Second Stadium

  2. The SAF Facility Design Committees • Coaches • Teachers • Parents • Community members • Former students

  3. Agriculture Science Center Proposed Location Under Design

  4. FFA in Katy ISD • One of the district’s oldest programs • 3,000 students involved • $80,000 in scholarships • Students earned $576,854 from animal sales • Rodeo generates $50,000 for agricultural programs

  5. FFA is about… • Leadership • Confidence building • Decision making • Public speaking • Entrepreneurship • Marketing • Media relations • Community service

  6. Why Expand the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Facility? • Student safety and convenience – animal selection can be held in one place • Animal safety – more space in holding areas minimizes animal health risk • Ability to host multiple events at Katy HS and Merrell Center complex at the same time • Aquaculture and biosciences opportunities • Investment in long-term solution

  7. What is S.T.E.M.? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

  8. Why Build a S.T.E.M. Center? • New graduation requirements (House Bill 5) include S.T.E.M. and CTE diploma endorsements. • “S.T.E.M. Talent Boosts Economy.”Letter to Editor, Houston Chronicle, Sept. 8, 2013 • “The S.T.E.M. occupational category is one of the fastest growing in the economy.”American Youth Policy Forum

  9. The Proposed S.T.E.M. Center Under Design

  10. How Will the S.T.E.M. Center be Used? • Experiments • Projects • Distance learning

  11. The Proposed Second Stadium

  12. Why a Second Stadium? 7 Competitive High Schools and Growing!

  13. What are Some Potential Benefits of a Second Stadium? • Scheduling flexibility • Preparation time between games • Soccer games/tournaments • UIL playoffs • Marching contests/exhibitions • Indoor space for professional development • Indoor/outdoor space for community events

  14. Who Has More Than One Stadium?

  15. Second Stadium Conceptual Design

  16. Second Stadium Multipurpose Facility Floor Plan Design

  17. Second Stadium Proposed Location

  18. What Other Locations Were Considered? Cinco Ranch High School Katy High School Mayde Creek High School Morton Ranch High School 8 2 Seven Lakes High School Potential Site 1 – No Price Quoted Estimated $30m Land Cost 1 3 1 James E. Taylor High School Katy High School No. 7 Potential Site 2 – Estimated $28m–$30m Land Cost 2 Rhodes Stadium 6 Potential Site 3 – Only 56 Acres and Possibly $24m Land Cost 3 7 Potential Site 4 – Possibly $35m–40m Land Cost 4 Potential Site 5 – District Does Not Own and Not Feasible 5 5 4 Potential Site 6 – District Owns 6 7 Potential Site 7 – District Sold Potential Site 8 – District Owns 8

  19. Cinco Ranch High School Site

  20. OTHS

  21. Why Next to Rhodes Stadium? • Cost Avoidance • Up to $40 million saved by the District utilizing owned land. • Infrastructure • Utility infrastructure in place, including drainage. • Traffic/Parking • Good access to and from major thoroughfares. • 4,000 parking spaces; existing parking at Rhodes. • Eliminate off-site parking. • Expansion of Katyland Drive to address traffic. • Operations • Centralized deployment of event staff.

  22. What is the Plan for Traffic? This street is being widened.

  23. Projected Facility Costs • Agricultural Science Center $25 million • S.T.E.M. Project Center $4.5 million • 14,000 Seat Stadium $69.5 million • $99 million

  24. No Anticipated Tax Rate Increase

  25. Projected Tax Rate Capacity

  26. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 • Early voting will be held • Oct. 21 – Nov. 1 • A valid ID will be required to vote • Look for Katy ISD's bond election near the end of the ballot • www.katyisd.org for more information

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