MAY 2024 BOND

Bond Program Update – August 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. Here is an update on the following projects:

• High Pointe Elementary School – The project has been successfully completed, including the delivery and installation of all new furniture and equipment this summer. To celebrate the completion of the renovation project, a Campus Tour and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on August 7, 2026. Community members were invited to tour the campus, view the completed renovation work and experience the improvements firsthand. The event also included a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, providing an opportunity for community members, stakeholders and project partners to come together and celebrate the successful completion of the project.

• L. Kim Lewis Auxiliary Services Center/Transportation Facility – The design team has completed the 95% Construction Documents for this project. All design disciplines have reviewed the drawings with District staff to ensure the project is fully coordinated and ready to advance to the 100% Construction Documents phase, followed by bidding. Construction will begin following the completion of the bidding phase and award of the construction contract.

• 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 this month.

• Lacy Enrollment Center – Phase 1 construction is complete, and STRIVE/Hilltop staff and students have moved into the Enrollment Center in preparation for the start of the new school year. Phase 2 construction is progressing, with the contractor continuing work on the Student Enrollment offices and Police Department spaces.

• 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, Waterford Oaks staff and students will temporarily relocate to the JoLynn Maddox Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). This temporary relocation will provide the contractor with full access to the Waterford Oaks campus, allowing renovation work to proceed efficiently and safely. Construction is scheduled for completion in July 2027, with staff and students expected to return to the newly renovated campus for the 2027–28 school year.

• Plummer Elementary School – Phase 1 construction which included classrooms has been completed and new furniture has been installed. Phase 2 construction, which includes additional classrooms, is underway and is scheduled for completion in March 2027. Phase 3 will include the Library and Health Sciences classrooms, with construction beginning in March 2027 and completion anticipated in May 2027. Phase 4 will include the administrative offices, cafeteria, and gymnasium, with completion scheduled for July 2027. As each phase is completed, new furniture and equipment will be installed in the newly renovated spaces.

• Cedar Hill High School – Design work began in October 2025 to develop plans for building upgrades, including new elevators, replacement of water heaters, roof and HVAC improvements, gym upgrades (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 has completed the 100% Design Development documents for this project. The architect will present the completed documents to the District for review and approval to proceed into the Construction Documents phase.

• 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, the District is making strategic investments to enhance technology across all campuses. Prop A focuses on strengthening the District’s technology infrastructure by expanding network capacity, increasing internet speeds and improving cybersecurity protections. Prop B supports modern classrooms by providing updated instructional technology, including interactive displays, document cameras, and refreshed devices for students and teachers.

• Together, these investments are creating a more reliable and secure technology environment, improving connectivity, and supporting innovative, future-ready learning experiences for students and educators across the District.

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.