Long Range Plan Developed to Address Current and Projected Enrollment Growth
Projects totaling $170,000,000 to Impact Every Student and Every Teacher
Improve Safety and Security
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District-wide security projects include security camera upgrades, security film and security fencing
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Security projects in the bond include fencing, badge readers on exterior doors, and security camera upgrades
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Fencing will allow KISD to work toward meeting compliance with TEA standards
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Due to space limitations, teachers at Kaufman High School are instructing classes in the Hall of Fame area, on a cafeteria stage, and in a teacher’s lounge
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Norman Junior High currently is using portable buildings as additional classroom space to meet the demands of enrollment growth
Address Aging Facilities & Create More Student Space
Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center
This campus is at functional capacity and enrollment continues to increase.
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Safety and Security additions and upgrades
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Additional classrooms to the current building
Phillips Elementary School
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Safety and Security additions and upgrades
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Replacement of existing gym
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Interior renovations and upgrades, including flooring, ceilings, restrooms, doors, and library
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Replacement of exterior elements, including windows and exterior canopies
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Address drainage and traffic flow around the campus
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Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical upgrades/replacement
Norman Junior High School
This campus is at functional capacity and enrollment continues to grow.
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A replacement campus on the existing site to serve 1,200 students and built out in two phases
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New construction will open up space at the current junior high building to resolve capacity issues at the high school
Agricultural Barn for Career & Technical Education Classes
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Site for the new junior high will require the relocation of the current Ag Barn
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The proposed Ag Barn will include classrooms, restrooms and other Ag-related amenities such as animal grooming and feeding stations
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The Ag Barn will serve multiple career pathway opportunities (CTE) for students, including Animal Science, Vet Tech, Ag Mechanics, and more