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
- Groundbreaking in Summer 2025
April 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 are in progress. Project cost estimates are in progress, and the district issued a 50% CD for CMAR bidding on April 11. The interior design review took place March 5, and the school is on schedule to open in the fall of 2028.
Package 02 -New Midland High School
The design development is complete and the construction documentation phase has begun. The asbestos removal, building demolition, and tree salvage/relocation is complete. The construction documentation phase is 50% complete. The design for the Wadley Avenue expansion is in progress, and the school is on schedule to open in the fall 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 construction document phase is 95% complete and scheduled for completion this spring. Portable relocation is complete, and the asbestos abatement is scheduled for this summer. The construction schedule is being finalized.
Current Midland Freshman High School
(Midland Middle School is a placeholder name for the existing Midland Freshman campus that will become the 5th middle school in the district.)
The construction document phase is 95% complete, and the spring 2025 construction document is complete. The asbestos abatement is scheduled for this with the construction schedule being finalized.
Package 05 -Middle School Reno Group B
The construction document phase for Alamo Junior High is 50% complete. The portable relocation and asbestos abatement are scheduled for the summer of 2025. A portion of the package is out for bid.
Package 07 -Middle Freshman Site Improvements
All construction and the track installation at Midland Freshman are complete. The bleachers were modified to be ADA compliant, and the final punch list walkthrough is complete. The review and finalizing progress for the closeout documents are 99% complete.
Package 09- Middle School Renovations Group C
JSA Architects was selected in November 2024 to lead the projects for San Jacinto and Abell Middle Schools. Initial site surveys are in progress, and the STB submittal process is underway. The design and construction schedule is currently being finalized, and a portion of the project is out for bid.
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 –
Elementary School Safety
Construction for the safety enhancements is now 100% complete. Camera installation and door access control systems have been finalized, and additional door access controls are currently in progress. The new secure vestibule storefronts have been completed, and the intruder-resistant film has been fully installed.
Radio Repeaters
Construction of the radio repeaters and centralized receivers to enhance districtwide communication began in February 2025. FCC licensing has been secured, and system testing is scheduled for completion by April or May. The central repeater tower, located at the MISD Administration Office, was completed on April 3.
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
MWM Architects were selected in September 2024 for the projects of Santa Rita, Bush, Scharbauer, and De Zavala elementary schools. The scope to budget and schematic design is approximately 95% complete. The construction schedule is being finalized and the pre-development meeting with the City of Midland was held on March 19. The Santa Rita Elementary drive/parking construction has begun.
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 68% complete and remains on track to open in August 2025. Significant progress has been made, with metal stud installation 99% complete, drywall at 35%, and roofing at 97% complete. All A/C units are scheduled to be delivered, and the transformer installation is set for the end of the month. Furniture selection is complete, and procurement is expected to be finalized by the end of April. Staffing efforts are fully underway.