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ISD 622 board approves $41.1 million package to expand and renovate Cowherne Elementary
Summary
The ISD 622 school board voted to allocate remaining bond and facilities-maintenance funds to add classroom capacity and upgrade infrastructure at Cowherne Elementary; the board approved a resolution to begin design work and schedule construction spanning 2025–2027.
The Independent School District 622 school board on Jan. 28 approved a resolution to allocate up to $24,600,000 in unspent general obligation school building bond proceeds and up to $16,500,000 in future general obligation facilities maintenance bonds to expand and renovate Cowherne Elementary School. The motion passed by voice vote after staff described a conceptual two‑story addition and infrastructure replacements.
District Director of Operations Sarah Galliette told the board the district has accumulated restricted construction funds from the 2019 voter‑approved building bond and from favorable bid results and interest earnings. Galliette said the Cowherne project would add classroom capacity to balance enrollment with nearby Richardson and Castle elementary schools, improve building systems (heating,…
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