Bond Projects:
1
New Midland & Legacy High Schools
- Build a new Midland High School Campus
- Build a new Legacy High School Campus
Scope of Work:
- Comprehensive high school campuses, serving 9th–12th grade
- Expand core curriculum spaces, classrooms, athletics and fine arts spaces
- 4,200 core student capacity and 3,800 academic student capacity
- NO CHANGE TO ATTENDANCE ZONES
- LHS and MHS Groundbreaking on June 25 and June 26
May 2025 Bond Update:
Package 02 -New Legacy High School
The design development is complete, and the Construction Documentation (CD) phase is 50% complete. The Avalon Drive and Thomason Drive design and coordination is in progress. Project cost estimates are in progress, and the district issued 50% CD for CMAR bidding on May 9. The interior selections and FFE were reviewed May 7-9. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place June 25 at 8:30 a.m. off Avalon Drive. The campus is scheduled to open in August of 2028.
Package 02 -New Midland High School
he design development is complete, and the Construction Documentation phase has begun and is 50% complete. The asbestos removal, building demolition, and tree salvage/relocation is complete. The design for the Wadley Avenue expansion is in progress. The district issued 50% CD for CMAR bidding on May 9. The interior selections and FFE were reviewed May 7-9. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place June 26 at 8:30 a.m. at 1600 E. Wadley Ave. The campus is scheduled to open in August of 2028.
2
Middle School Improvements
- Serving 6th–8th grade
- Improvements and additions to three existing middle schools Abell, Alamo, and Goddard.
- Improvements to existing San Jacinto Middle School
- Convert current Midland Freshman and Legacy High School into middle schools #5 and #6
Scope of Work:
- Dining / kitchen capacity expanded to 1200 students at Abell, Alamo, and Goddard MS
- Dining / kitchen capacity expanded to 1000 student at San Jacinto MS
- Excess enrollment at Abell MS accommodated with the addition of (14) permanent classrooms.
- Excess enrollment at Alamo MS accommodated with the addition of (13) permanent classrooms.
- Excess enrollment at Goddard MS accommodated with the addition of (13) permanent classrooms.
April 2025 Bond Update:
Package 04 -Middle School Reno Group A
Goddard Middle School
The relocation of portable buildings has been completed, and the Construction Documents have reached 100% completion. Spring 2025 Construction Documents are also finalized, with asbestos abatement contracted for summer 2025. The construction schedule is currently being finalized, with an estimated project completion date of May 2027.
Current Midland Freshman High School Building – now named Midland Middle School
The Construction Document Phase has reached 100% completion, with additional documentation for spring 2025 also finalized. Asbestos abatement is scheduled to take place during the summer of 2025. The overall project is on track, with an estimated completion date of May 2027.
Package 05 -Middle School Reno Group B
The Construction Documents are currently 95% complete, with asbestos abatement scheduled for summer 2025. Portable building relocation is planned for the first week of summer. A recommendation regarding the Annex Buildings was presented this evening.
Package 09- Middle School Renovations Group C
San Jacinto Middle School and Abell Middle School are progressing with initial site surveys, STB submittal, and schematic design currently 25% complete. The design and construction schedule are in the process of being finalized. A bid recommendation for the Abell annex building portion of the project was presented tonight.
3
Safety & Security
- Installation or upgrade to access control and security alarm systems
- Security vestibules, fencing, and intrusion resistant window film
- New facilities will receive security resource equipment and offices
- Replace cameras with latest technology
April 2025 Bond Update:
Package 06 –
Safety
The project is currently in the closeout phase. All Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) inspections have been successfully passed. Camera installations and door access control systems have been completed along with the installation of new doors and secure vestibule storefronts featuring intruder-resistant film. Radio licenses have been obtained, and the central repeater tower has been completed. Final punch-list items are in progress and nearing completion.
4
Improvements to Aging Facilities
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing improvements district-wide
- Site improvements district-wide
- Building exterior improvements district-wide
Southern District Solutions:
- District is working with our demographer to extend existing school boundaries further south to alleviate travel time on buses for students.
- District is actively searching for land in the southwest part of the county, approximately 20 acres, to designate as a future elementary build.
- District has identified 16 hazardous intersections south of Interstate 20 and is currently working with Midland County to improve bus stops and add street lighting
April 2025 Bond Update:
Package 08- Elementary School Renovations Group B
Santa Rita Elementary, Bush Elementary, Scharbauer Elementary, and De Zavala Elementary have completed scope-to-budget alignment and schematic design. The Design Development phase is currently 50% complete, and the construction schedule is being finalized. Drive and parking improvements at Santa Rita Elementary are already underway, with completion targeted for spring 2025. The School Board has approved the Schematic Design (STB), and the project remains well within budget.
5
New Elementary School
- Build a new elementary school in the Lone Star Trails area of Midland. The groundbreaking took place June 4, 2024, and the school is expected to open in August 2025.
Scope of Work:
- Serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade upon grade reconfiguration in 2028.
- Approximately 92,500 SF facility
- 830 student capacity
April 2025 Bond Update:
Package 01 – Lone Star Trails Elementary
The construction of Lone Star Trails Elementary is 75% complete and remains on track to open in August 2025. Significant progress has been made with metal stud installation complete, roofing complete, and the drywall at 75% complete. All A/C units have been delivered and are 40% complete. Furniture is expected to be delivered on June 30. Additionally, the building plaque names have been verified and ordered, and staffing efforts are fully underway.