Southwest ISD officials say central office nearly finished; multiple campus renovations proceed on schedule

The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees received a multi-site construction update Tuesday night that showed the new central office near completion and multiple campus renovation projects progressing through scheduled phases. Architect Andrew Betas of RBK Architects told the board the central office is “very nearly complete” and estimated about 94% overall completion, with exterior masonry, sidewalks and driveways underway and interior work—carpet, millwork and mechanical test-and-balance—nearing finish. “Each day that passes more and more pavement is showing up on-site, so we’re getting closer and closer to being done,” Betas said. Board members asked about exterior signage; Betas said a signage package is under development and the district will finalize whether signage will be pedestal-mounted or building-mounted. Board discussion noted interior signage plans already exist. The meeting grouped progress reports for school renovation projects. Huckabee’s Casey Annunzio reported that Greenwald Elementary (the Creweolds School of the Arts presentation) is in phase 4 with a projected tuition/turnover date of Dec. 12 for that phase and remaining work next summer. Annunzio showed progress in the library where millwork and a decorative ceiling feature are installed. Jorge Flores (Garza [Bomburger]) reported that Southwest Elementary’s phase 3 is nearly complete with a punch visit scheduled Oct. 2; new HVAC equipment has been received and structural reinforcement has been completed to support new units. Elm Creek (presented by Lawrence and Joyce Casey) is in phase 3 and was described as 41–42% of overall project complete with a target of early December for the current phase; crews are addressing insulation, ductwork and new plumbing lines. Alvarado Elementary’s team said steel and decking work is under way and the project remains on track for a May 2026 completion. Legacy High School is early in construction (about 14% through the August pay application), the foundation is complete and steel deliveries had arrived on-site at the time of the meeting. How this matters: district leaders said the central office timeline supports a likely December move; several campus projects have staged punch lists and near-term milestones (a Oct. 2 punch visit at Southwest Elementary and pre-final fire inspection on Sept. 24 at Greenwald) that will affect when spaces return to use. The board took no formal vote on the updates; presenters answered questions and left the construction teams to continue coordination. Less critical detail: presenters showed photographs and drone footage for multiple sites and described ongoing work such as tile, ceiling grid installation and spray foam insulation in the library areas.