Meeting Agenda
I. Facilities, Bond and Capital Projects Meeting Called to Order
 
II. Pledge of Allegiance/s
 
III. Administration:
III.A. Completed Projects:
III.A.1. Review of recently completed facility projects
III.B. Construction Project Payment Process Overview
III.B.1. Overview of how construction projects are funded and paid
III.C. Current Funded Projects
III.C.1. Update on projects currently underway
III.D. Unfunded Facility Needs
III.D.1. Review of identified facility needs that currently do not have funding
III.E. Recent Facility Issues
III.E.1. Pace High School Gym Floor: Update on moisture-related damage and the need for complete replacement, including anticipated next steps and funding considerations
III.E.2. Porter High School Band Hall: Update on air-quality concerns and planned cleaning and environmental measures
III.F. HVAC and Roofing Priorities
III.F.1. Review of HVAC and roofing needs identified by the 2025 Citizens Facilities Committee
III.F.2. Status of projects that have been completed, funded, or remain unfunded
III.F.3. Discussion of priorities for addressing aging and critical building systems
 
IV. Board Member Request(s):
IV.A. Rivera ECHS Tennis Courts - Facility Improvements. (Board Member Request - Frank Ortiz)
IV.A.1. Practice Backboard:  The courts do not currently have a backboard, limiting students’ ability to practice and develop their strokes independently, as is available at other tennis facilities throughout the district.
IV.A.2. Court Conditions:  Six of the eight courts are currently playable. Two courts are not usable due to holes and deteriorated court surfaces.
IV.A.3. Lighting: The tennis courts do not have lighting, limiting their availability for practices and activities during evening.
IV.A.4. Restroom Facilities: There are no restroom facilities located in the immediate vicinity of the tennis courts.
IV.B. Request relocation of mini split a/c units presently located at closed campuses to mini gyms of elementary campuses on the wait list.  (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)
IV.C. The Justice Claims Group. (Board Member Request - Denise Garza)
IV.D. Update regarding the status of HVAC and roofing projects identified on the District's original 2025 bond proposal from Immediate Action Facilities List, projects completed and outstanding, current facility conditions, estimated costs, available and potential funding sources, prioritization of remaining projects, anticipated timelines, and the administrations plan for addressing these critical facility needs. (Board Member Request - Daniella Lopez Valdez)
IV.E. Discussion and possible action on the feasibility of erecting a metal building for the purpose of housing transportation, administrative and staff operations instead of a brick and mortar building.  Budget planning to take place during the 2026-2027 budget year and implementation in the 2027-2028 budget year.  (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)
 
V. Agenda items referred to the Committee by the Board President and Superintendent:
V.A. Administration:
V.A.1. Presentation of upgrades and repairs at Veterans Memorial Stadium through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding of this project will be provided through Local 197 fund at an approximate cost of $1,360,000.00 including architect fees and allowances.
 
V.B. Board Member Request(s):
V.B.1. Present update on the progress of the CTE building decisions that can be made to move the project along.  (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)
 
VI. Public Input regarding items reviewed and discussed
 
VII. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Facilities, Bond and Capital Projects Committee Meeting
Subject:
I. Facilities, Bond and Capital Projects Meeting Called to Order
 
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance/s
 
Subject:
III. Administration:
Subject:
III.A. Completed Projects:
Subject:
III.A.1. Review of recently completed facility projects
Subject:
III.B. Construction Project Payment Process Overview
Subject:
III.B.1. Overview of how construction projects are funded and paid
Subject:
III.C. Current Funded Projects
Subject:
III.C.1. Update on projects currently underway
Subject:
III.D. Unfunded Facility Needs
Subject:
III.D.1. Review of identified facility needs that currently do not have funding
Subject:
III.E. Recent Facility Issues
Subject:
III.E.1. Pace High School Gym Floor: Update on moisture-related damage and the need for complete replacement, including anticipated next steps and funding considerations
Subject:
III.E.2. Porter High School Band Hall: Update on air-quality concerns and planned cleaning and environmental measures
Subject:
III.F. HVAC and Roofing Priorities
Subject:
III.F.1. Review of HVAC and roofing needs identified by the 2025 Citizens Facilities Committee
Subject:
III.F.2. Status of projects that have been completed, funded, or remain unfunded
Subject:
III.F.3. Discussion of priorities for addressing aging and critical building systems
 
Subject:
IV. Board Member Request(s):
Subject:
IV.A. Rivera ECHS Tennis Courts - Facility Improvements. (Board Member Request - Frank Ortiz)
Subject:
IV.A.1. Practice Backboard:  The courts do not currently have a backboard, limiting students’ ability to practice and develop their strokes independently, as is available at other tennis facilities throughout the district.
Subject:
IV.A.2. Court Conditions:  Six of the eight courts are currently playable. Two courts are not usable due to holes and deteriorated court surfaces.
Subject:
IV.A.3. Lighting: The tennis courts do not have lighting, limiting their availability for practices and activities during evening.
Subject:
IV.A.4. Restroom Facilities: There are no restroom facilities located in the immediate vicinity of the tennis courts.
Subject:
IV.B. Request relocation of mini split a/c units presently located at closed campuses to mini gyms of elementary campuses on the wait list.  (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)
Subject:
IV.C. The Justice Claims Group. (Board Member Request - Denise Garza)
Subject:
IV.D. Update regarding the status of HVAC and roofing projects identified on the District's original 2025 bond proposal from Immediate Action Facilities List, projects completed and outstanding, current facility conditions, estimated costs, available and potential funding sources, prioritization of remaining projects, anticipated timelines, and the administrations plan for addressing these critical facility needs. (Board Member Request - Daniella Lopez Valdez)
Subject:
IV.E. Discussion and possible action on the feasibility of erecting a metal building for the purpose of housing transportation, administrative and staff operations instead of a brick and mortar building.  Budget planning to take place during the 2026-2027 budget year and implementation in the 2027-2028 budget year.  (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)
 
Subject:
V. Agenda items referred to the Committee by the Board President and Superintendent:
Subject:
V.A. Administration:
Subject:
V.A.1. Presentation of upgrades and repairs at Veterans Memorial Stadium through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding of this project will be provided through Local 197 fund at an approximate cost of $1,360,000.00 including architect fees and allowances.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B. Board Member Request(s):
Subject:
V.B.1. Present update on the progress of the CTE building decisions that can be made to move the project along.  (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Public Input regarding items reviewed and discussed
 
Subject:
VII. Adjourn

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