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Bond oversight committee says 2022 projects are nearing completion; some finishes pushed to next school year
Summary
Erin Powell, representing the 2022 Bond Oversight Committee, reported progress across multiple bond projects including Mullendore, David E. Smith, Haltom High and Birdville courtyard; some contractor delays pushed openings to next school year but most projects remain on schedule.
Erin Powell, representing the 2022 Bond Oversight Committee, provided the board a quarterly update on Jan. 23 covering campus construction and system upgrades funded by the 2022 bond. Powell reported that the Griggs High School and the Kunkel Learning Center projects are approaching completion — interior punch-list and HVAC work continue and crews hope the building will be walkable by spring break with full completion by the end of the school year. Powell said some contractor delays forced an opening into next school year but that construction teams have been able to recover time on several sites.
Birdville’s courtyard project was described as 99% complete; students are already using the new open space and covered eating areas. Mullendore construction was said to be “rolling along” and on schedule. David E. Smith’s interior framing was reported at about 80% and roofing finished; the Smith project had potential for earlier-than-scheduled completion because contractor Lee Lewis had accelerated portions of the work. Haltom High School renovations — main entrance and library — were reported complete and in use; a large roofing project and press-box work are nearly finished with remaining galvanizing and seating/landscaping scheduled for completion ahead of spring sports.
Powell also provided districtwide technology and equipment updates: interactive flat panels were scheduled to be completed by month’s end, wireless access-point upgrades were due by the end of summer, and the district is collecting quotes to replace Chromebooks for the 2025–26 school year (sixth- and ninth-grade students and second-grade classroom devices planned for replacement). Powell said new protective cases for devices have significantly reduced damage and saved replacement costs. Trustees and staff praised the oversight committee and flagged the district’s use of a CMAR (construction manager at-risk) approach and contractor Scott Niven’s contracting work as helping keep projects on budget.
The update also listed remaining summer projects, including large roofing work and HVAC work at several sites, and noted planning for community open houses as campuses are completed.
