® PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE District Service Plan For Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, & Red River counties and Fannindel & Honey Grove ISDs

Expansion of the Paris Junior College District to include the balance of Lamar County, Delta County, Hopkins County excluding the Como-Pickton and Saltillo School Districts, Hunt County excluding the portion of Terrell ISD in Hunt County, Red River County excluding the Avery ISD, Fannindel ISD, and Honey Grove ISD would result in the following property tax rate, services, and programs for residents of the above area. As required by Texas Education Code Section 130.065(c), Paris Junior College hereby publishes this service plan for the territory considering annexation.

TAX RATE lines. The maximum debt service tax rate that the board may offer • The most recent maintenance and operation property tax rate ad- for voter approved bond referendum elections is $0.50. opted by the board is $0.1773 per $100 assessed property valua- • Exemptions: Seniors (over 65) and surviving spouse = $10,000. tion. This rate applies to the current taxing district which includes • Tax Freeze: Taxes frozen for seniors (over 65). the City of Paris, Paris ISD and the former Cunningham ISD. The college has demonstrated a very stable tax rate over the past decade. TUITION SAVINGS (See Chart) • The college district currently has $0.00 tax rate per valuation for • All counties or school district residents agreeing to annexation Debt Service from voter-approved bond referendum elections. would receive in-district tuition and fees. For 2016-2017, in-dis- • The maintenance and operation property tax rate will be set at trict tuition is $55 per semester credit hour (SCH). The 2016-2017 $0.085 per $100 assessed property valuation for the area agreeing to out-of-district tuition is $100 per semester credit hour (SCH). For annexation into the taxing district. example, PJC students residing outside the taxing district pay $300 • The maximum maintenance and operation property tax rate that in tuition for a 3 semester credit hour course while in-district stu- the board may adopt is $0.27 per $100 assessed property valuation. dents pay $165 tuition for the same course – a savings of $135 per Increases in property tax rates must follow all approved state guide- 3 SCH course. PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE | DISTRICT SERVICE PLAN

PROGRAMS & SERVICES Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations and Small Business Development Center to bring enhanced opportunities • Comprehensive and rigorous academic and workforce education pro- for economic development to the region. grams for university transfer or career programs earning more than 70 • Continuing education and lifelong learning experiences for personal associate’s degrees or certificates – some of which can be completed and professional development for all ages. for entry-level jobs in one year or less. PJC is an accredited member • Ability to offer bachelor’s degree in high-demand workforce program of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is part of a areas. select membership of community colleges in the American Association of Community Colleges Guided Pathways Project and Achieving the Dream – a national initiative committed to student success and com- EXTRA & CONTINUING ADVANTAGES pletion of college programs. • Assured access to quality, affordable, and accessible education through • Seamless transitions in university transfer articulation agreements pro- the College – an institution that has served the region unconditionally viding low-cost options to achieve a bachelor’s degree or higher, capi- since 1924 with a legacy of excellence in building generations of college talizing on the affordable community college tuition structure for the graduates and a highly trained workforce. first two years. • Eligibility to vote in elections of the Board of Regents and have repre- • Increased program offerings in workforce training programs to meet sentation for designated place positions across the taxing district. the needs of regional business and industry. • Communities gain momentum for economic growth through addi- • Scheduling options including day, evening, weekend, online, distance tional services and programs which the College is poised to provide in education, and concentrated Fast-Track or minimesters. critically needed fields such as health care, emergency services, manu- • Low cost dual credit programs with public school districts for high facturing (Mechatronics, CAD, 3-D Printing, Machining), biomedical school students in both academic course offerings and workforce train- sciences, HVAC, and welding. ing programs. • Small Business Development Center for the region. • Full student support services, including academic advising, admissions • Skills Development Fund grants to provide training to local business and records, degree and career advising, tutorial services, financial aid, and industry. veterans services, library services and student life. • Scholarship funding from the PJC Memorial Foundation (currently $1 • Customized training to assist businesses and organizations in their em- million available per year) ployee training. PJC partners with the Texas Workforce Commission, • A community college with a name, selected by the Board of Regents, to Workforce Solutions Northeast and North Central Texas, multiple represent the region it serves.

Public Hearing Notice: Residents from the service area may learn more about and provide input to the proposed service plan at a public hearing posted by the Board of Regents. The date and location will be announced within 30 days. Questions about the Service Plan may be directed to the PJC President’s Office at 903-782-0330 or visit www.parisjc.edu/annexation. PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE | DISTRICT SERVICE PLAN Paris Junior College District Service Area

Paris Junior College Taxing Districts within Lamar County (shown in red) ð Paris Junior College - Greenville Center

Paris Junior College - Sulphur Springs Center

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