Bond Program Updates
Dikita Enterprises, the Program Manager for the 2024 Bond Program, provides comprehensive and ongoing updates to the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees regarding the status and progress of the Bond Program. These updates include detailed information on project planning, design development, production timelines, and construction activities, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making throughout each phase of the program.
Elementary Playground Project- Completed
The CHISD elementary playground projects were intentionally separated from the larger bond program to ensure they could be completed on an accelerated timeline. By pulling the playgrounds out as their own dedicated effort, the District was able to focus resources, streamline construction, and guarantee safe, fully updated play spaces for students. This approach ensured that all elementary campuses had finished playgrounds ready for use by the start of the 2025–2026 school year, providing students with a welcoming and engaging place to play from day one.
The Board approved Dikita Enterprises as the Project Manager for the 2024 May Bond projects.
Dikita is an award-winning engineering and program management consulting firm that has more than 40 years of experience contributing to the nation’s infrastructure. The firm has an upstanding reputation for meeting aggressive schedules, effectively managing costs, assembling multi-disciplined project teams, and providing clients with the specialized attention to deliver successful solutions.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
Day-to-Day Project Management: Serving as the district’s representative, the Project Manager oversees construction progress, maintains cost control, coordinates with vendors, and ensures project quality and standards are upheld throughout all phases.
Reporting and Communication: The Project Manager will provide detailed updates to the Board of Trustees and Bond Oversight Committee. The firm will also schedule planning meetings, promptly address issues, and maintain transparency in alignment with bond objectives.
In July, Cedar Hill ISD sold bonds at an average interest rate of 4.1661%, resulting in significant savings for taxpayers—approximately $18 million. These savings are a direct result of strong financial management and a favorable bond market.