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School division outlines security vestibule, gym and bus replacement plans; Washington District bid expected by November
Summary
School officials presented security and facility upgrades including a secure vestibule and new entrance for Washington District Elementary (bid early–mid November; construction planned for May) and an order‑of‑magnitude $5 million estimate for a new Coppell Elementary gym; the projects are included in the joint CIP.
Kathy Rice, speaking for the school division, highlighted two high‑dollar projects in the joint capital improvement plan and described how they would improve safety and program space.
"This project ... includes really significant improvements to enhance the safety and the security of Washington District Elementary," Rice said, outlining a plan that relocates the main office adjacent to a secured entry vestibule, adds screening checkpoints and provides direct…
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