Denton ISD gives updates on Borman Elementary construction, other district projects

Boyter said the new school isn’t necessarily that much bigger, but the schematics of the new building uses its space more efficiently. There will also be space for pre-K classrooms, which the older school didn’t have.

“We like to say that our current [elementary schools’] capacity is somewhere in the 750 range,” Boyter said. “Obviously, that is massaged a little bit with collaboration spaces and all the special programs. This building will be able to hold about [900.]”

Once construction is completed on the new school, the old school will be torn down and that space will be used for a city soccer field, Boyter said. He added that the timeline for the demolition currently is for 2028, though he expects to start seeing the walls coming down in the first quarter of 2027.

What else?

Aside from Borman Elementary, Boyter said the other school projects are either under construction or in the permitting process, with bids being sent out to conduct the updates on 15 DISD schools and facilities.

Six of the projects are underway, while nine are in the permitting phase, according to a district presentation.