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.
In December, the District opened the Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) application window. The application will remain open until noon on Friday, January 9. Committee members will be notified in January and announced publicly during a Board of Trustees meeting, along with the full schedule of work sessions.
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
- School Finance 101 & Financial Capacity
- Preview of Facilities Assessment Workshop
LRPC Meeting #2
Thurs., Feb. 5. from 5-7 PM
Location TBD
- Facility Assessment Debrief/Review
- Survey Results
- Safety & Security
LRPC Meeting #3
Thurs., Feb. 19, from 5-7 PM
Location TBD
- PASA & Growth
- Marketplace & Construction Costs
- Tour of select sites
- New Construction; Land; Capacity Additions
LRPC Meeting #4
Tues., Mar. 3, from 5-7 PM
Location TBD
- Major Renovations; Master Plans; Athletics & Fine Arts
- Tour of select sites
- Timeline Building and Project Placement
LRPC Meeting #5
Thurs., Mar. 26, from 5-7 PM
Location TBD
- Infrastructure (including technology needs)
- CTE and Technology Devices
- Timeline Building and Project Placement
LRPC Meeting #6
Tues., Apr. 7, from 5-7 PM
Location TBD
- Transportation
- Financial Capacity Update
- Timeline Building and Project Placement
LRPC Meeting #7
Thurs., Apr. 30, from 5-7 PM
Location TBD
- Miscellaneous Topics
- Finalize Timeline with Project Recommendations
- Elect Spokesperson to Present to Board
Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
Wed., May 13, at 5:30 PM
SHJ Boardroom
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Presentation of Long-Range Planning Timeline and Project Recommendations from LRPC
Apply to Be on the Long-Range Planning Committee
Anyone interested in participating on the Long-Range Planning Committee must complete the application linked below by noon on Friday, January 9. Committee members will be notified in January following the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on January 14. The first LRPC meeting is on Thursday, January 22.