Wayside Middle on schedule; EMS ISD gives construction, bond project timelines and constraints
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Construction managers reported Wayside Middle nearing completion, multiple bond projects under way, and Newcomb Middle timelines contingent on a multi‑phase water line and developer actions; several campus renovations and bond project dates were shared.
District construction staff updated the board on bond projects and summer capital work, reporting significant progress at Wayside Middle School and timelines for other bond projects tied to developer infrastructure and city permits.
Director of Construction (presenter) said Wayside Middle School has approximately 134 days until students first use the building and that crews are focused on enclosure, electrical energizing, rooftop equipment startup and interior finishes. About 50% of the building work is complete, he said, and the contractor reported confidence in meeting the schedule barring long‑lead equipment delays. Trustees pressed about long‑lead items; the presenter said elevators and lab casework remain among those items but that the team has contingency plans.
The presentation included project timelines: construction of the Nick and Heidi Elkins Ag Science Complex was expected to begin once the city accepted a stormwater pollution protection plan; Saginaw High School renovation procurement (CMAR qualification) will move forward in September with construction targeted Jan. 2026–Aug. 2028; Elementary 19 has a predevelopment conference on Sept. 16 and a goal to open in Aug. 2027; Saginaw Elementary construction currently estimated for June 2029 (design timeline being evaluated).
Newcomb Middle School’s schedule depends on a multi‑phase water line project: Phase 1 (Dozier Water Plant to Boat Club Road) and Phase 2 (Boat Club to Bonds Ranch) must be completed and pressurized before district work can begin. District staff noted the city obtained TxDOT permits to run a line in an easement and that the district is coordinating with the developer and city; staff cautioned developers’ slowed pace has delayed work but said permit and coordination progress continues.
Summer capital projects were summarized: roof and rooftop unit replacements are substantially complete at multiple campuses; Boswell High School will receive phased HVAC work across holiday breaks; chiller and boiler replacements are nearly finished at five campuses; playground resurfacing and marquee installations were completed at many campuses using bond funds. The district also reported sidewalk work coordinated with the city along Basswood and Grand Central Parkway to improve pedestrian safety near Saginaw High School.
No board votes were required on the monthly construction update; the board approved several small change‑order credits for past projects in a separate action earlier in the meeting.