How we got here
The projects are part of the $1.2 billion bond program voters approved in May 2014 and the $1.76 billion bond passed in 2019, each of which included new construction and improvements to existing facilities.
The final 2014 bond project under construction is Brosnahan Elementary School, the 58th elementary campus in CFISD, which is expected to open to students this year. See a full list of completed projects from this bond program here.
As for the 2019 bond program, the district is ahead of schedule on some of the projects. While originally projected to take seven phases, now all the projects will be completed during the sixth phase.
The backstory
In his time with the district, Sprague has overseen the completion of over $2.5 billion of new construction for the district, including more than 60% of the district's square footage. In addition, Roy J. Sprague Jr. Middle School is opening this August, bearing his name as recognition of his service to the district and the community. Sprague is set to retire this summer.
The breakdown
Some highlights from the 2019 bond program include a new middle school, a new elementary school, a new administration building, and a new center for visual and performing arts. The Mark Henry Administration building opened near Cy-Fair High School in May, and the performing arts center is slated to open later this year at the same property.
Additionally, the bond referendum has also funded several campus renovations; career and technical education expansions; athletics upgrades; technology replacements, new school buses; and safety measures, such as classroom phones, metal detectors, additional lockdown buttons and impact-resistant glass on doors in high-traffic areas.
The 2019 bond included:
- $969 million for facility renovations and additions
- $258.2 million for instructional and support facilities
- $239 million for technology
- $207.7 million for safety and security
- $88.2 million for transportation
