The details
The amendment authorizes over $5.8 million in additional funding to address several areas, including campus libraries, maintenance and operations, safety and security, athletics, fine arts, child nutrition and technology services, according to district documents.
According to district documents, the amendment allocates additional funding for:
- Campus libraries: $320,000 to provide updated materials for students
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning projects: $2.95 million for two water-cooled chiller replacements and retro-commissioning at Alvin High School, as well as facility maintenance aligned with ongoing renovations
- Police equipment and storage: $186,650 to purchase tactical equipment and provide secure storage to meet requirements for House Bill 33, or the Uvalde Strong Act
- Turf replacement: $800,000 for turf replacement and track repairs at Shadow Creek High School
- Band uniforms: $329,621 for Iowa Colony and Shadow Creek high schools to replace aging or insufficient uniforms
- Cafeteria improvements: $175,000 to upgrade serving lines at Passmore and Hood-Case elementary schools and fund emergency equipment repairs
- Security cameras and other technology replacements: $1.135 million for district-wide technology upgrades, including security camera replacement, network infrastructure improvements, high-performance devices and VMware licensing adjustments.
During the development of the 2025-26 budget, the district identified priorities that support instructional programs, extracurricular activities and facility needs. Some projects were deferred to allow a balanced budget at the start of the school year, according to district documents.
