As temperatures in the Austin area begin to heat up, Austin ISD officials are beginning to address the heating, ventilation and air conditioning problems with money from the $2.44 billion bond package passed in 2022.

In a nutshell

The first round of HVAC projects included in the 2022 bond package will begin this summer, specifically replacement projects that don’t require extensive permitting or engineering services, officials said.

Since the bond was passed, district officials said replacing the HVAC systems, starting with Title I schools, is a top priority. District officials also said much of the HVAC equipment throughout the district has gone beyond its useful life and needs to be replaced. Replacing the equipment will improve reliability, reduce maintenance and utility costs, and provide better a better learning environment for students.

Going forward

Officials said the district is prioritizing the projects that will enable it to eliminate expensive rental equipment, such as chillers, which can each cost the district about $10,000 a month. The more complex HVAC replacements that require extensive permitting or engineering services are set to begin in 2024.

Learn more

AISD officials put together an interactive map along with a list of improvements planned for each campus and a schedule with project timelines.