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Castleberry ISD bond update: new high school 30% complete, storm-shelter work a major cost driver
Summary
Bond program manager said the 2024 high school bond construction is about 30% complete by time and about 25% of budget spent; the storm shelter accounts for a large share of new-construction cost and site work and waterline work are next steps.
Cameron Holloman, Castleberry ISD bond program manager, told the board the 2024 high school bond project is on schedule and that the program is roughly 30% complete in construction time and about 25% expended financially.
Holloman said underground and decking work are largely finished, with many pours completed and roof decking mostly in place. He said the district expects to be enclosed by January–February and anticipates moving into parts of the campus (media center and related areas) around Sept. 1–Oct. 1, with Areas A and B planned to open next summer.
Major cost and schedule points
- Progress and spending: Holloman reported being about eight months into a 24-month schedule (about one-third of the schedule) and roughly 25% of project funds spent so far. - Storm shelter: The dedicated storm shelter is a significant cost item; Holloman said the shelter accounts for roughly 40% of the new-construction cost because of the reinforced construction required. - Site work and utilities: Stormwater work has been completed except for a final connection; a conflict with an AT&T line at Churchill and White Settlement is scheduled to be resolved later in the month, and the city’s water-line (IPRC) project review is complete with an anticipated September start for the district’s water-line work.
Logistics and near-term milestones
Holloman showed interior and drone photos, described work on the band hall, gym, locker rooms and the technology office, and noted that final parking-area stabilization and pours are scheduled in the coming weeks. He also warned the board that construction traffic will briefly increase when the water line work begins, and he thanked facility and maintenance staff for logistical support.
Ending
Board members commended the construction team and staff. Holloman said the project remains on schedule and that budget and bid results for remaining work (including media-center finish and Black Box space) will clarify remaining soft-cost spending.
