Details about the sale were not shared at the meeting as trustees deliberated the decision in closed session at the Aug. 8 work session. According to the Texas Attorney General’s Office, governmental entities can discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of property if discussing it in a public meeting would impact the entity’s position in negotiations.
Some context
Community Impact previously reported CFISD purchased 145 acres from Dunham Pointe with plans to build an educational village—a property including a new elementary school, middle school and high school—to accommodate future growth.
In a 2021 news release, CFISD officials estimated the elementary campus would open in 2027 or 2028. Additionally, the district’s next high school, High School No. 13, would open there in 2028 or 2029, according to the release.
However, the construction of these facilities would require voters to approve a bond program as funding was not included in the district’s most recent bond program in 2019.
It is unclear whether this timeline is still on track. Community Impact has reached out to CFISD for additional information and will update this story as it becomes available.
What else?
In addition to schools, Dunham Pointe has space dedicated to future commercial, retail and multifamily development. The 1,300-acre neighborhood is located south of Hwy. 290 between Mason Road and Mueschke Road, and is expected to have 2,000-2,500 homes at build-out.
