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CFBISD presents plan to use remaining 2018 bond funds; staff recommends HVAC repurposing, roof and stadium upgrades
Summary
Facilities staff presented a proposed phase‑two spend of remaining 2018 bond residuals including repurposing relatively newer rooftop HVAC units to reduce replacement costs, a roof/HVAC/plumbing package for a district building, and a Standridge Stadium scoreboard/video/audio replacement — total recommended ~ $6.58M to remain under $6.7M residuals.
At the May 14 board meeting, Carrollton‑Farmers Branch ISD facilities staff reviewed leftover funds from the 2018 voter‑approved bond and proposed a prioritized list of projects to spend the residual balance while keeping within the available $6.7 million.
Facilities staff described a November 2024 ranked list of residual projects and said many high‑priority projects above a previously drawn ‘blue line’ are complete. For phase two, staff recommended three combined categories of work: repurposing rooftop HVAC units from McCoy/Farmers Branch campuses to Good and Los Coyotes elementary campuses; a roof, HVAC and plumbing package for a district building with scope changes due to condition issues; and replacement of Standridge Stadium’s scoreboard, video board and audio systems. The three items together were estimated at about $6.58 million, which staff said would keep the district within the available residuals.
Mr. Moore told trustees that some estimates have shifted since 2024: certain LED sports‑lighting estimates have declined (about $1.3 million lower overall), while the Standridge scoreboard/video/audio estimate has roughly doubled. He said roof deterioration and rooftop‑unit age drove the scope increase for one district building, and that repurposing rooftop units would save the district an estimated half of the cost of buying new units for two elementary campuses.
Trustees asked procedural questions about bond rules (noting that athletics projects may require a standalone proposition under state rules) and requested a clearer, single list of remaining athletics projects. Several board members supported reusing functioning rooftop units as a taxpayer cost‑saving measure. The administration said the facilities recommendations will come back for consideration on the June agenda and that staff will provide additional details on athletic project status and remaining items if requested.
No vote was taken at the May meeting; staff framed the presentation as an information briefing in preparation for a June action item.
