The Harlingen CISD facilities and safety committee reported progress on several capital and safety projects and secured board action on a change order and a contract credit.

Facilities chair Oscar Tapia told trustees the Lee Means Fine Arts amphitheater project was about 76% complete and that crews were finishing painting, sidewalks, electrical work and restroom building fixtures. Tapia presented a small change order for the amphitheater related to expansion bolts and metal trim needed where chiller piping was rerouted; the board accepted the change order as presented.

A districtwide emergency-responder communications enhancement project (BDAs and new antennas) was reported about 50% complete: 13 schools had wiring and new antennas installed, and crews are working at another six schools; the district is coordinating with local fire departments to test the systems and eliminate dead spots.

On other district projects, Tapia said the Bonham Elementary playground demolition had been completed and the contractor had mobilized for construction. A trailer-line replacement project at the administration annex is in its final phases; two floors have been completed and staff moves are underway to clear the last section for work.

At Harlingen High School, two of five new locker-room HVAC units (girls’ side) were installed during spring break and crews will install the remaining units using weekend and after‑school hours.

Tapia also presented procurement updates: staff proposed and the board accepted a roughly $1,052 change order for the amphitheater (expansion bolts and metal trim) and accepted a $25,000 unused‑contingency credit on a doors-and-windows contract, reducing that contract’s remaining value to $634,268.

Finally, facilities staff recommended rejecting bids for the Phase‑2 marquee upgrades after the district received a single proposal that exceeded the engineer’s estimate and, because existing marquees remain operational, officials said the district would re-scope the work and consider other procurement approaches.

Ending: Staff will continue construction work and scheduling tests with first‑responder partners for BDAs; the facilities committee will bring revised marquee procurement plans and any required contract adjustments to the board in subsequent meetings.