The board of trustees for Katy ISD unanimously approved the redesign of Katy Elementary School, located at 5726 George Bush Drive, Katy, on Nov. 15, with additional changes approved Dec. 13. The proposed design shared by Kirksey Architecture included a new two-story addition on the property, enlarging the library and adding collaboration spaces. The original design presented in November was met with community feedback, prompting Kirksey Architecture to alter the renovation plans.

The design does keep some original features, such as the red brick entry, a rain mural, the trees in front of the school and the bell—items trustees described as “nonnegotiable.”

The $22.9 million project is funded by KISD’s $676.2 million May bond as well as savings from a 2017 bond. The project will begin in January and finish in August.