At the Nov. 12 Board meeting, Trustee approvals for Elementary Schools #31 and #32 cleared the way for both voter-approved 2023 Bond projects to move into construction. Both campuses are scheduled to open in August 2028.
The action followed another discussion of the two projects, building on information shared at the Oct.1 Board meeting. District administration framed the path forward around three considerations: capacity, community and capability.
For Elementary #31, the focus is positioning the district to address anticipated growth and provide additional capacity and flexibility. Land for ES31 is located in the northeast area of the LISD [map] where enrollment patterns continue to shift and demographic projections indicate continued residential and student growth in this area.
Planning for Elementary #32 centers around maintaining community continuity while addressing the need for geographic realignment as the student population patterns have shifted. Demographic projections show that a significant share of students within the Mason attendance area now live in Travisso and the surrounding area. The plan brings the Mason community together at ES32, aligning the campus with where more of its students live while preserving the relationships, culture and traditions that make Mason unique and providing students access to a modern learning environment.
The third consideration of capability centered on the district’s ability to deliver both projects within the available funding and schedule. Both projects have already experienced delays from their original 2023 Bond timelines, and construction cost escalation would exceed available funds if they were delayed any further. Building now allows the district to deliver both campuses on budget and on schedule.
Moving forward with construction now positions LISD to deliver both campuses within the established budgets and planned August 2028 opening.
For ongoing updates, timelines and construction progress, visit the district projects pages for Elementary School #31 and Elementary School #32.
