Construction - During recent bond allocations, the voters of Rockwall ISD voted to allow the district to build new schools and remodel/expand existing facilities to accommodate the district's growth.  District officials are mindful of the past while looking toward the future.  Future bonds must be passed for the district to house students.  Families and the community participate as partners to achieve success.   Future bonds must be passed for the district to house future students. Families and the community participate as partners to achieve academic success. At build-out, the district will have approximately 50,000 students and roughly 44 school facilities. Along with the increasing number of facilities, the district accepts that it must expand transportation, maintenance, operations, grounds, child nutrition and warehousing to support the increasing number of students in Rockwall ISD. As the district continues to grow and build, residents continue to show support for all students by volunteering time, promoting the education foundation, mentoring students, supporting bond initiatives, backing athletic teams, and voting on school-related topics. The district’s success is dependent on the strength of our relationships.  

Land Acquisition – Purchasing land for schools is challenging since campus size varies from 15 to 75 or more acres per site. The actual size can vary when elementary and middle schools are on the same site. A primary consideration when purchasing land is having the infrastructure in close proximity to the site. Infrastructure includes roads with turning lanes, electricity, water, sewer, gas, and fiber. Bringing infrastructure to a new site adds costs to taxpayers. The district is constantly looking for land with infrastructure at or within a reasonable distance.

Energy Management –  Next to payroll, energy costs comprise the second largest expenditure for school districts. The goal is to conserve energy while providing a warm/cool environment conducive to a great learning environment. Conserving energy dollars is essential in order to reach the mission of the district: To be an exemplary education entity fostering excellence in all areas and focusing on academic success. Temperatures are controlled by the energy management system located in the maintenance department. Technicians are dispatched throughout the district insuring the system is operating properly. Temperatures are set by the district energy policy adopted by the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees.

Leasing/Scheduling – The district schedules over 14,000 events annually, which includes academic, athletic, fine arts and events leased by residents of Rockwall. A fee for all non-school related rentals is charged to cover the energy and labor costs.

To inquire about leasing a RISD facility, contact Jean Martin at 972-772-1166 or by email at jmartin@rockwallisd.org 

 Application for Use of School Facilities

Application for Use of School Facilities (interactive Word document)

Maintenance

– The district maintenance team consists of all the major trades and general maintenance people to keep the facilities in top shape. All mechanical, electrical and plumbing functions are usually repaired by in-house personnel. The leadership of this department sets high expectations that lead to high levels of success. By utilizing the maintenance department rather than contracting outside services allows the district to target funds for educational purposes. Outside contractors are used for emergencies and when the technical capabilities are beyond those of our maintenance department.

The following is a brief overview of each department emphasizing the support of the preceding Belief statements:

Energy Management –  Next to payroll, energy costs comprise the second largest expenditure for school districts. The goal is to conserve energy while providing a warm/cool environment conducive to a great learning environment. Conserving energy dollars is essential in order to reach the mission of the district: To be an exemplary education entity fostering excellence in all areas and focusing on academic success. Temperatures are controlled by the energy management system located in the maintenance department. Technicians are dispatched throughout the district insuring the system is operating properly. Temperatures are set by the district energy policy adopted by the Rockwall School Board.

MSDS Online -- Material Safety Datasheets

Custodial Operations – The custodial department is responsible for cleaning several million square feet each day. Each custodian cleans approximately 20-25,000 square feet depending upon the area and specific duties required by the district. All the district products are green label or environmental friendly. The district credits the custodial staff for their hard work and the “clean and shiny look” our buildings reflect.