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Heights Elementary master plan and forestry grant: district seeks designs but construction funding not yet identified
Summary
Laredo ISD staff presented a schematic master plan for Heights Elementary that would create a forestry learning area using trees on purchased parcels. Staff said grant funds may cover limited demolition (asphalt/slabs) but not structures; construction funding would need to come from other sources (possible future bond).
LAREDO ISD — Trustees received a schematic master plan on Aug. 4 for Heights Elementary that pairs a Forestry Grant’s design work with a future campus playground, canopy and pick-up/drop-off improvements. Staff said demolition of structures that sit on parcels the district purchased off Market Street will be required to implement the grant-funded outdoor learning space; the grant will pay for some demolition (asphalt and slabs) but not for removing upper structures.
What staff said: Angel Velasquez explained the…
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