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Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD says fencing upgrades at 22 elementary campuses to be completed within 90 days
Summary
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD reported that 2023 bond funds were reallocated for safety upgrades, including fencing work at 22 elementary campuses and the child development academy; district staff said construction is progressing and substantial completion is expected in about 90 days.
A presenter for CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD said the district is prioritizing physical safety upgrades funded through the 2023 bond. "Student safety and security remains CFB ISD's top priority," the presenter said, adding that the bond reallocation targets enhancements across campuses.
The presenter said, "Through the 2023 bond, funding was reallocated to enhance safety measures across the district, including fencing improvements at 22 elementary campuses, as well as the child development academy." District staff told the board that an evaluation found wide variation in fencing needs — differences in materials, height, perimeter coverage, gate access and overall condition — and that upgrades will be tailored to each campus. Construction is "progressing well," the presenter said, and substantial completion is anticipated within the next 90 days.
District officials framed the work as part of an ongoing effort to provide secure learning environments for students. The presenter reiterated that the upgrades are designed to address each campus' specific needs and improve overall perimeter security. The district did not provide a campus-by-campus completion schedule or a detailed cost breakdown during this briefing; those details were not specified in the remarks.
