Francone Elementary
April Newsletter
A Note from the Principal
CFISD is holding a bond election on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The $1.762 billion bond will address the district’s needs through 2025 in the following areas:
- Instructional and support facilities ($258,208,345), including:
- a new elementary school (No. 59) and a new middle school (No. 20);
- a center for visual and performing arts;
- a maintenance storage facility; and
- an instructional support center.
- Safety and security enhancements ($207,656,706) including:
- security for open-concept floor plans in elementary schools;
- impact-resistant glass on doors and high-traffic areas;
- fencing around portable buildings and playgrounds;
- metal detectors;
- upgraded intrusion detection panels and door prop alarms; and
- new police vehicles and radios;
- Transportation ($88,162,655) including:
- a 12-year bus replacement schedule;
- buses to accommodate student growth;
- a new northwest transportation center; and
- replacement of existing GPS hardware;
- Technology ($238,980,763) including:
- replacement cycle of classroom technology;
- classroom technology and technology infrastructure to accommodate student growth;
- wireless devices for classroom technology;
- elementary large-group sound systems; and
- special education technology; and
- Facilities renovations and additions ($968,991,531) including:
- additions to the CFISD Exhibit Center and Westgreen Ag-Science Center;
- relocation of the Maybelline Carpenter Center;
- repurpose of the old Windfern campus and addition to the new Windfern campus;
- career and technical education (CTE) additions including new welding, HVAC and culinary arts classrooms;
- fine arts enhancements including expansion of art and music rooms, black box theater additions and renovations, orchestra rehearsal space and storage and band director towers;
- athletics enhancements including renovation of baseball and softball fields and additional tennis courts; and
- Cy-Fair High School multi-campus site drainage and traffic remediation.
The bond is expected to have a 3-cent maximum tax increase over the next seven years. Here are some quick financial facts on its impact:
- Using a home valued at $200,000 as an example, there would be a maximum annual I&S tax increase of $40.50 by the year 2025.
- There would be no tax increase for individuals who are 65 years of age or older or who are disabled and who qualify for an over-65 homestead.
- The 2014 bond was projected to have a 4.5-cent tax increase, and the tax rate actually decreased by 1 cent.
A list of voting locations, dates and hours can be found at: https://www.cfisd.net/en/bond/bond-2019/voting-information/.
All bond-related information is found at http://www.cfisd.net/bond. Projects that are specific to our campus can be viewed by accessing our school from the drop-down menu on this page: https://www.cfisd.net/en/bond/bond-2019/campus-specific-projects/. If you have any questions about projects that are yet to be completed on our campus from the 2014 bond, check out https://www.cfisd.net/en/bond/previous-bond-projects/bond-2014-updates/campus-specific-projects/ .
Thank you in advance for staying informed about the bond and for participating in the May 4 election.
Take a look at the rest of our newsletter to read about our other upcoming events. Be sure to stay informed about the great things happening on our campus by following us on Twitter (@FranconeElem) or "liking" us on Facebook. We appreciate your partnership!
Melissa Martin
Principal
Francone Elementary
Website: https://francone.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 11250 Perry Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-897-4512
Twitter: @FranconeElem
Upcoming Events
- April 8th-12th-No Tutorials or Before/After School Clubs due to STAAR Assessments
- April 9- No visitors/Lunch Drop-Offs-4th Grade Writing STAAR/5th Grade Math STAAR/Kinder Field Trip to Dewberry Farms
- April 10- No visitors/Lunch Drop-Offs-5th Grade Reading STAAR
- April 11- First Grade Field Trip to the Children's Museum
- April 12- School Fundraiser Starts (B&G Popcorn)
- April 17-Pre-K and Kinder Registration for 2019-2020 (See details below)/District Art Showcase at the Berry Center
- April 19- Student/Staff Holiday
- April 25- Pre-K Field Trip to Old McDonald's Farm; 4th Grade Field Trip to Miller Outdoor Theater
- April 29- School Fundraiser Ends (B&G Popcorn)
- April 30- First Grade Music Program
Save the Date for the Club Showcase on May 7th!
Pre-K and Kinder Registration
*This is for new enrollees only. Current students do not need to re-register.