At the Nov. 12 Board meeting, Trustees approved construction pricing for Elementary Schools #31 and #32, clearing 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 creating capacity and flexibility in a part of the district still projected to experience residential and student growth. Land for ES31 is located in the northeast area of the LISD [map] where current demographic projections show increasing capacity pressure in the years ahead.
Planning for Elementary #32 centers around continuity of community and aligning the campus with where students live. The most recent demographic report shows the student population within the Mason Elementary attendance area has shifted significantly toward Travisso and the surrounding area. This plan relocates the Mason community together to ES32, preserving the Mason Elementary relationships, culture and traditions that make Mason unique while providing a more modern learning environment closer to a larger share of the population it serves.
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.
For ongoing updates, timelines and construction progress, visit the district projects pages for Elementary School #31 and Elementary School #32.
