MAY 2024 BOND

Bond Program Update – June 2026

With community support, the 2024 Bond Program continues to move forward, creating safe and modern learning spaces across the district. Since voter approval in May 2024, planning and construction have progressed steadily.

• High Pointe Elementary School – Phase 3 (new Fine Arts wing) is complete. Phase 4 renovations are underway, including classroom and cafeteria upgrades, new flooring and painting, HVAC improvements, sidewalk replacement and continued work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and framing systems. New furniture and equipment are expected in Summer 2026.

• L. Kim Lewis Auxiliary Services Center/Transportation Facility – The district purchased land North of La Toska restaurant to support the future expansion of the L. Kim Lewis Auxiliary Services Facility. The design team worked closely with the City’s Planning and Development Department to complete the required rezoning application process. The Planning & Zoning Committee approved the application and recommended it for City Council approval in September and October 2025, allowing the District to move forward with the project. The design team is currently continuing work on the project design phase.

Seven buses were purchased in Fall 2025 and delivered in January 2026, including three 54-passenger buses and four 77-passenger buses. An additional 10 buses were purchased in May 2026, including three Special Education (SPED) 54-passenger buses and seven 77-passenger buses, with delivery anticipated in August 2026.

• Lacy Enrollment Center – Phase 1 construction is underway, including roof, HVAC, sprinkler, and interior renovations. Work also includes classroom and library upgrades, utility improvements, and system installations.

• Waterford Oaks Elementary School – Renovation work began June 1, including removal of old ceilings, systems, and finishes. Electrical safety work is complete, plumbing and mechanical work is beginning and full renovation is in progress.

During construction, students will temporarily relocate to TLC. This allows the contractor full access to the campus while work is underway. The project is expected to be completed in July 2027.

• Plummer Elementary School – Construction began June 1. Interior demolition and system removal are underway, including flooring, walls, ceilings, and mechanical systems. Electrical demolition is complete, and plumbing work has started. The project will be completed in multiple phases, with overall completion anticipated in July 2027.

• Cedar Hill High School – Design work began in October 2025 to plan building upgrades, including new elevators, replacement of water heaters, improvements to the roof and HVAC systems, upgrades to the gym (including new bleachers), enhancements to the Performing Arts Center, classroom renovations, updated flooring, painting, cabinetry, new furniture and equipment, and additional security improvements. The design team continues to meet regularly with District and Campus Leadership throughout the planning process.

• Bessie Coleman Middle School – Design work began in January 2026 and includes planned upgrades to boilers, elevators, roof and HVAC systems, fire sprinklers, Fine Arts spaces such as the black box theatre, art, orchestra, and dance areas, stage lighting and sound, interior renovations, FFE, and security enhancements. The design team has collaborated with District and Campus leadership throughout the design phase.

• Technology Upgrades – As part of the 2024 Bond Program under Prop A, the district is improving technology across schools. This includes expanding network capacity and internet speed, strengthening cybersecurity, and updating classroom technology such as interactive displays, document cameras, and student and teacher devices to support instruction.

Prop B technology purchases (August 2024) include interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and updated devices for staff and students to enhance classroom learning.

Together, these upgrades are strengthening the district’s technology infrastructure, improving reliability and connectivity, and supporting modern, future-ready learning environments across all campuses.

The district remains committed to transparent communication and the responsible stewardship of bond funds as these projects move forward, ensuring safe, modern, and inspiring learning environments for all scholars.

We are committed to keeping our community informed every step of the way. This bond represents more than buildings and renovations, it is an investment in the future, opportunities, and success of every scholar we serve.

To learn more about the scope of work for each campus included in the 2024 Bond Program, please visit the Prop A and Prop B project pages.