Board approves Phase 2 reconfiguration; Smith Early Learning Academy and bond projects move forward
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Trustees approved Phase 2 of a district reconfiguration that repurposes Maryfield, reopens Brandenburg as an elementary campus, converts Central to a Fine Arts Academy and advances Smith Early Learning Academy (18 classrooms). Construction and bond updates show demolition and framing progress with summer-heavy timelines.
The Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Phase 2 of the district reconfiguration plan, a multiyear facilities and program shift that repurposes several campuses and advances ongoing bond-funded construction.
Administration presented a multi-campus plan: Central Elementary is planned to reopen as Central Fine Arts Academy; Brandenburg will reopen as an elementary campus and launch a Collegiate Academy; Maryfield Elementary will be repurposed as the Maryfield Educational Center consolidating alternative programs (PACE, Summit and DAEP); and Smith will become the Smith Early Learning Academy focused on 3-year-old learners. The plan includes rezoning of Maryfield students to Brandenburg to stabilize enrollment and operational changes to optimize staffing and supervision.
Staff described renovations at multiple sites: demolition at Central is complete with framing underway and roofing scheduled; Smith’s interior will be fully remodeled (18 classrooms rebuilt internally rather than an addition); and Duncanville High School renovation framing and CTE additions are progressing. Construction presenters showed photos of demo, reframing and installation work and reported that Vandenberg demo is nearing completion. Contractors projected a busy summer schedule to complete critical path items.
Trustees asked for confirmation that PACE and Summit would retain separate leadership and noted the Smith classrooms are remodels rather than new build; staff confirmed separate principals for consolidated programs and said all 18 Smith classrooms would be remodeled internal spaces. Administration said next steps include formalizing the finalized plan, mailing notification letters to impacted families and launching a districtwide communications campaign in March.
Board action authorized implementation and directed staff to proceed with family notifications and staffing plans; trustees emphasized the need for clear communications to impacted families during the transition.