Pine Tree ISD approves Birch Elementary and high school renovations, covers $380,000 bond overage
May 11, 2026
The board approved $1.25M Birch Elementary and $980K high school bond renovation budgets, noting combined overages of $380,000 that will be absorbed by savings in other bond projects and interest earnings on bond proceeds used for select HVAC replacements.
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The Pine Tree ISD Board on May 11 approved renovation budgets for Birch Elementary and the high school that exceed original estimates but will be covered within the existing bond program. The Birch Elementary renovation was estimated at $1,250,000 (about $350,000 over budget) and the high school project at $980,000 (about $30,000 over budget); the board approved moving these renovations forward as change orders through Parkway Elementary's existing pay application.
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