Dallas ISD Bond Program

Construction to Proceed in Three Phases

Now in Phase I of a multi-phased plan to make needed capital improvements at virtually every district school

• Total program equals $1.35 billion
• $58.08 per year increase for the average homeowner (based on average taxable value of $124,000)

$450 million to address changing student demographics

• 14 new schools including replacement of three existing schools that are beyond their useful lives
  • Eight elementary schools
  • Four middle schools
  • Two high schools

$93 million to replace portable classrooms and modular temporary classrooms with permanent facilities

• 13 school additions
  • 177 new classrooms

$521 million to improve the district’s existing school facilities through renovation of its buildings and properties

• Building envelope modernization
• Plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and electrical upgrades
• Restroom modernization
• Playground, parking lot, and traffic circulation improvements
• Campus athletic facilities improvements
• Fire alarm and security system upgrades

$12 million to keep pace with enriched science instruction requirements

• 19 new science labs at six existing secondary schools

$20 million to reduce the number of lunch periods and improve the process of meal service

• Kitchen renovations at 16 schools
• Dining room expansions at 22 schools

$96 million for technology for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional programs and school operations

• Classroom/lab computers
• Classroom telephones
• Campus supporting infrastructure
• Student interaction technology and classroom presentation devices
• Student tracking and attendance

$14 million to refurbish the district’s regional sports complexes

• Restroom upgrades
• Safety and security upgrades

$6 million to renovate the district’s support facilities
$84 million reserved for property acquisition for new schools
$22 million reserved for removal of hazardous materials