Long-Range Planning Committee
About the Long-Range Planning Process
Willis ISD’s Long-Range Planning Process is a comprehensive, community-driven effort designed to guide facility, budget, and program decisions that support the District’s long-term vision. The process brings together staff, families, community members, and industry experts to review data, study District needs, and collaboratively recommend projects that ensure students have safe, modern, and effective learning environments.
From January through April, the LRPC will meet regularly to study key areas that impact long-term planning. Each meeting focuses on a specific set of topics, including but not limited to:
- District Overview & School Finance
- Facilities Assessment Findings
- Enrollment Growth & Demographic Projections
- Marketplace Trends & Construction Costs
- Capacity, Land, New Construction & Major Renovations
- Athletics, Fine Arts, CTE, and Infrastructure Needs
- Technology, Transportation, and Safety & Security
In April, the LRPC will finalize its long-range project timeline and recommendations. The LRPC members will then elect a spokesperson to present the Committee’s findings to the Board of Trustees in May.
Long-Range Planning Meeting Schedule
Presentations will be uploaded following each meeting. Details subject to change and will be shared directly with LRPC members.
LRPC Meeting #1
Thurs., Jan. 22, from 5-7 PM
SHJ Boardroom
- Overview of District
- Purpose of Committee & Process
- To support the development of a long-range facilities plan that can be referenced prior to making major capital investments.
- School Finance 101
LRPC Meeting #2
Thurs., Feb. 5. at 5 PM
Lynn Lucas Middle School
- Review of Meeting 1 and Facility Assessment Process
- Facilities Assessment
- Community Survey Results
- Safety & Security
- Tour of Lynn Lucas MS and Yates Stadium
LRPC Meeting #3
Thurs., Feb. 19, at 5 PM
Calfee Middle School
- PASA & Growth
- Review of Meeting 2, New Construction and Land
- Tour of Calfee MS
LRPC Meeting #4
Thurs., Mar. 26, at 5 PM
CTE Center
- Athletics & Fine Arts
- Career & Technical Education Overview & Tour
- Review of Meeting 3, Infrastructure & Facilities Assessment Projects
- Timeline Building, Voting, and Project Placement
LRPC Meeting #5
Tues., Apr. 7, at 5 PM
Cannan Elementary
- Meeting 4 Recap, Additions & Major Renovations & Voting
- Technology
- Tour of Cannan ES
LRPC Meeting #6
Thurs., Apr. 30, at 5 PM
SHJ Boardroom
- Transportation
- Financial Capacity Update
- Timeline Building and Project Placement
LRPC Meeting #7
Tues., May 26, at 5 PM
Location TBD
- Miscellaneous Topics
- Refine Timeline with Project Recommendations​​
LRPC Meeting #8
Tues., June 16, at 5 PM
SHJ Boardroom
- Finalize Timeline with Project Recommendations
- Elect Spokesperson to Present to Board
Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
Wed., July 8, at 5:30 PM
SHJ Boardroom
Presentation of Long-Range Planning Timeline and Project Recommendations from LRPC
Apply to Be on the Long-Range Planning Committee
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