Wylie ISD updates trustees on bond and summer projects; West Junior High track, HVAC controls and field-house work highlighted

District staff briefed trustees on bond-funded construction and planned summer projects, reporting both schedule and budget developments across several campuses.

Staff said the West Junior High track, originally installed in the mid-1980s, has foundation and drainage problems that will probably require rebuilding of the track surface and regrading; vendors conducting the evaluation recommended soil testing and said a contractor could begin as early as mid‑April if scheduling and samples allow. The presenter noted that, because contractors’ availability tightens in June, an earlier start could keep the project on a shorter timeline.

Facilities staff also reported a low bid for HVAC controls and upgrades on multiple campuses that was significantly below prior engineering estimates: staff had anticipated near $750,000, and the low qualified bid came in at $436,000; administration said they will present a contract for board approval at the April meeting. The West Junior High field house interior design and restroom updates were reviewed with Sarah Reeder (CADCO, interior design), and lockers for the tennis building were due for delivery by the end of the referenced week.

Staff said Mr. Winter’s class had made progress on a portable classroom behind the softball field and that the West Intermediate flooring and paint project was moving to bid. The presenter confirmed that branding/graphics for new facilities (for example, the tennis building) is under consideration and that Andy (facilities staff) is working on placement and design details.

Trustees were told the bond statement in the packet includes project-level tables for expenses and that staff will return with contracts and bids for board action as projects reach that stage. No formal project approvals were recorded in the excerpt provided.