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Isael Posadas, an engineer with SDI Engineering, told the facilities committee, “The plan that we have is to try to protect, 1, ourselves from any water that may be rising through the drainage system by installing a backfill preventer. 2, assisting with, prevention of any water from the streets to come into the parking lot areas ... 3, the other thing was for us to address, drainage around the school.”

Why it matters: the project is intended to reduce campus flooding and address off-site runoff that has previously affected the school parking and drive areas. A detention area was included in the design; packet materials described a 5.5-acre detention option and an alternate 3-acre pond near the band area.

Project costs and partners: Posadas said the full scope, including alternates, totals about $3,200,000. He told the board that the city “agreed to participate with what they believe is the value of the permit fees, approximately 237,000.” With the city limiting participation, Precinct 4 and Drainage District No. 1 agreed to provide in‑kind excavation, hauling, and some demolition work. Posadas estimated the precinct and drainage district contribution at roughly $1,394,000 in services the district would otherwise have paid, leaving an estimated district cost near $1,600,000 after subtracting those in‑kind amounts and the city permit fee contribution.

Several implementation details remain pending. Posadas said the interlocal agreement with Precinct 4 and Drainage District No. 1 has gone to their legal office and that the district expects a draft “early part of next week” for the school district’s review. He also described a pending property acquisition with the irrigation district for a discharge point north of Truman and a tentative temporary easement with a neighboring business, Amigo Implement, to avoid hauling across campus pavement.

Schedule and next steps: SDI expects to complete the portion of the design that the county cannot perform by the end of next week and to put those non‑county items out to bid. Posadas told the committee that, because the precinct crews and the district’s piping crew would work in parallel, “we are hopeful that, by August, September, we can have, our part, completed, barring anything else, that gets in the way or inclement weather.” He cautioned that work will occur during hurricane season and could be affected by weather.

What the board discussed: committee members asked about the city’s role and thanked Precinct 4 and the drainage district for in‑kind support. The board asked for the interlocal agreement and legal review once the draft is received. No formal vote or contract award occurred at the facilities committee meeting; staff said they will return to the board for approvals required after the interlocal agreement and for any construction contracts.

Community and site impacts: Posadas noted tree trimming and removals on campus and said excavation access could affect bus routes and paved areas if a temporary easement is not secured. He described the temporary easement offer from Amigo Implement as conditional on restoring the property and providing fill dirt if available.

What's next: staff will review the interlocal draft when received from Precinct 4 and the drainage district’s legal office, prepare any necessary board agenda items for interlocal approval and for bidding of district‑led work, and present the updated schedule and budget implications to the board for action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","(06/05/25) Facilities Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials said on June 5 that a planned drainage and detention project at Edinburg North High School will move forward with excavation and hauling provided in‑kind by Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and Drainage District No. 1 after the City of Edinburg limited its role to permit fees.","taxTitle","EDINBURG CISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13541,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6211186,"Canterbury Elementary reconstruction set to meet July 30 'drop‑dead' deadline; district mobilizes staff help for classroom recovery",593,917000,1510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699390-d419573e08a2eabf0c9eadff929ded98&start=917&end=1510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699390-d419573e08a2eabf0c9eadff929ded98/thumbnail_917000.jpg","/articles/6211186/Texas/Canterbury-Elementary-reconstruction-set-to-meet-July-30-dropdead-deadline-district-mobilizes-staff-help-for-classroom-recovery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211186-5891d31ebcea2b96940e5ec87927753f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775220&Signature=Wii1nOTQsx33TMWic5ULLyWZa-cGhrQZ9ncQVopySMa46-12nTRyRddF64~4wsw1dYXOuaCGe5OG4Xk5zjfIp-er2-rkIAx2JkDndKRZCrQxe-yJSpA67pQLNzgSsRggWT3HTm~XzV~QU8q5oFZXwgkkr7OzFF~xyDoVGkcIXDjf1gUQe~ikpjkQU3HT0Z9NKtchAka9rrHcuEICmh-XATZ4qABhEV0kpwY6NmcjSQD6a2E7yugEOXnpqAC4u~Ejiu39OQ3qNGl2m1ELHkc05pUI~8isEt0kmvNMLNZF6JbeozKOXW8dpb9AzcwE6o~o47D6KOhTg7md5nfe4hTM0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials said on June 5 that reconstruction work at Canterbury Elementary must be substantially completed by July 30 so the school can recover classroom contents and prepare for the fall term.

Isael Posadas of SDI Engineering told the facilities committee the district’s timeline is a “drop‑dead deadline” to finish flooring, HVAC cleaning, millwork, drywall repairs and reinstallation of cabinetry and built‑in cubbies across about 26,000 square feet affected by remediation and removal.

Why it matters: the district removed and boxed contents from roughly 16 classrooms and the library during remediation. The July 30 target is intended to allow time for waxing floors, returning boxes and giving teachers time to reset classrooms before students return.

District preparations and staffing: district staff said the project manager assigned to the reconstruction is former Canterbury principal Dalia Luzman, who is coordinating classroom restoration and has been working with maintenance and fixed‑assets teams. Committee members and administrators described organized packing and staging: one speaker said, “All the packing was, was put into containers ... we sent bus drivers, fixed assets, main maintenance and operation in 1 day. They took everything out of the containers and put them in the gym in 1 day.”

Board members and administrators discussed using summer staff—including bus drivers and maintenance personnel—to assist teachers with unpacking and resetting rooms, and some board members pledged direct support. Dr. Mario Salinas, superintendent, and committee members said they would expedite review of any required interlocal or contracting documents that affect scheduling.

City and external assistance: Posadas said he was not aware of financial or labor assistance from the City of Edinburg for the Canterbury reconstruction. Committee members thanked maintenance, fixed assets and volunteers who aided rapid retrieval of boxed contents.

Schedule risk and next steps: Posadas and district staff emphasized the tight schedule and noted the library and custom millwork pose particular reconstruction challenges. Staff said they will present construction and reconstruction details at the special public board meeting later the same day and will coordinate additional temporary labor and overtime as needed.

No formal committee action was taken; staff will return with any required contract approvals and project updates for the board.","Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials said on June 5 that reconstruction work at Canterbury Elementary must be substantially completed by July 30 so the school can recover classroom contents and prepare for the fall term.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6211182,"ECISD facilities department updates multiple projects; roofing, multi‑use buildings and donor canopies among items advanced",1862,1459000,3321000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699390-d419573e08a2eabf0c9eadff929ded98&start=1459&end=3321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699390-d419573e08a2eabf0c9eadff929ded98/thumbnail_1459000.jpg","/articles/6211182/Texas/ECISD-facilities-department-updates-multiple-projects-roofing-multiuse-buildings-and-donor-canopies-among-items-advanced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211182-3e10e8290de8041e39b012bb85e13833/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775220&Signature=P87M77tRCFZw9BRSFPzgpUIMjR1N7UGf0kpeKC7EHJ41zrr~zuDTB1cINbXVVddVkwsTgetohRTkyvHX4nw6N91xl2AfCoJyVH8U~Dm-IQpmjTXWYMr~AQg9BLuxpvclBJHZsv2vf8KRUVgNkWN6xx9TIE3y-kFOxlIkEsf0MiCrWxV4r847EImpkgzH8zFS93plXsgCyF5e-~1Z6yHJtW9TaukxD-AWYG8mOtUxFzpVF~M32XJP2EdLIG1n3kKLmzxeZbEKZLIN05tGm3TdNKNJq88epflJu2Xm0BDte16d4wgwfm8OWIJnpNv1ppFbcuhDvsTVTaTMy6Uqk5CAFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s facilities director briefed the district’s facilities committee on June 5 about progress on eight major construction and maintenance projects, including roofing, multi‑use buildings at four high schools, a career‑tech construction package, athletic bleachers and a donated canopy program.

Robert Gomez, director of facilities, said roofing work is underway at four locations; Cavazos and Canterbury are out for bid with openings on June 10, and two other sites designed by a second architect are expected to go out for bid June 11. He said the combined budget for the four roofing projects is $3,000,000.

On multi‑use buildings for the district’s four high schools, Gomez said identical metal‑panel designs are out for bid with an anticipated June 12 bid opening. The program budget is $2,000,000 total, or $500,000 per high school, and the district plans to award all four to one vendor to secure better pricing. Gomez said the metal buildings will be insulated and air‑conditioned and that exterior colors will match each school.

Career and athletics projects: the district received bids on a CTE project and negotiated a price down from $8.3 million to about $7.6 million; the total program budget is $10.3 million and administration planned to present a recommendation at the June 9 board meeting. The Edinburgh North High School bleachers project is scheduled to begin demolition June 26; new bleachers are due to arrive Aug. 4 and installation is expected to finish by Aug. 15. Gomez said the bleachers budget was $200,000 and the district awarded the job at $192,000.

Economides High School’s bus drive contractor has mobilized and is scheduled to complete by July 18; the low bid came in at $61,631 against a $200,000 budget, and staff proposed using the budget surplus to add concrete and consider canopies for the bus drop‑off.

Fixed‑assets restroom and bus‑transportation concerns: Gomez updated the committee on a planned restroom renovation to meet accessibility requirements; maintenance will abate asbestos and reconfigure fixtures. The project budget is $25,000 though initial estimates suggested it may approach $30,000. Board member Letty Garcia raised concerns about the bus‑transportation maintenance area restrooms and staff break rooms, calling conditions longstanding and requesting photographs and a formal assessment; Gomez said staff would assess the site and start planning.

Donations and community partners: Gilbert and Tria of SLR Builders offered to donate four steel canopies for high schools; SLR will provide and install the steel structures and roofing while the district provides concrete slabs. Gomez said the district will prepare a board agenda item for acceptance of the donation and will coordinate permitting and installation with maintenance and D'Entirea (maintenance lead).

Procurement notes: Gomez told the committee that some bid openings initially returned only one submission and that the district extended bid periods to solicit more participation; the district said it followed procurement procedures and reported sealed submissions remained sealed until opening. Staff will return to the board as needed with award recommendations and agenda items for accepted donations.","Edinburg CISD’s facilities director updated the committee on eight larger projects June 5, including four roofing projects out to bid (budget $3 million), four high‑school multi‑use metal buildings budgeted at $2 million total, a CTE construction package with negotiated price near $7.6 million, new bleachers for Edinburg North (awarded $192,000),","actionData","errors"]

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Edinburg North drainage project revised after city declines construction help; county precinct and drainage district to excavate

Canterbury Elementary reconstruction set to meet July 30 'drop‑dead' deadline; district mobilizes staff help for classroom recovery

ECISD facilities department updates multiple projects; roofing, multi‑use buildings and donor canopies among items advanced