Prop B: General
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Prop B makes up 78% of the total bond proposal and includes maintenance, repairs and renovations to LISD campuses and facilities, including safety and security equipment and technology; replacement of the Purnell Transportation Center; fine arts instrument replacements and facility renovations; and the purchase of school buses.
MAINTAIN, REPAIR, RENOVATE LISD CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES
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20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair
When a building’s major components have reached the end of their 20-year life cycle, that facility is then slated for a complete 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair. Facilities slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair are selected based on needs identified from the LISD Facilities Assessment Study, input from individual departments, and the Facilities Review Committee.
A typical 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project includes replacement/repair of:
- HVAC Systems
- Roof
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler
- Doors and Hardware
- Restrooms
- A/V Equipment
- Classroom Furniture
- Flooring
- Ceiling and Lights
- Walk-In Cooler/Freezer
- Stage Lighting and Curtains
- Paint
- Casework
- Technology Cabling
- Generator
*Note: if a campus or facility had a major component replaced before they are slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project due to damage or other circumstances, that component will not be part of the life cycle maintenance and repair project included in the bond proposal.
In this bond proposal, the following facilities are slated for a Full or Partial 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair. Full indicates the building’s total footprint will be repaired. Partial indicates an addition or a wing will be repaired.
Elementary Schools
- Castle Hills
- Central (P)
- Coyote Ridge
- Degan (P)
- Donald
- Ethridge
- Flower Mound
- Hebron Valley
- Heritage (P)
- Hicks
- Indian Creek
- Liberty
- Lillie Jackson
- Rockbrook
- Valley Ridge (P)
- Vickery
Middle Schools
- Creek Valley
- Downing
- Durham
- Lakeview
- Shadow Ridge
High Schools
- Flower Mound HS (P)
- Hebron HS (P)
- Lewisville Learning Center
- LHS – Killough
- Marcus HS (P)
- The Colony HS (P)
(P = Partial)
Life Cycle Building Component Replacements
When a singular major component reaches the end of its usable life, but the total facility is not scheduled for a complete renovation, the facility is scheduled for a Component Replacement.
Components slated for replacement are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, input from individual departments and the Facilities Review Committee.
Boiler
- Briarhill
Casework
- Arbor Creek
- B.B. Owen
- Garden Ridge
- Heritage
- Lamar
- McAuliffe
- Morningside
- LISD Administrative Center
Electrical
- Arbor Creek
- B.B. Owen
- Briarhill
- Garden Ridge
- Heritage
- McKamy
- Morningside
- Parkway
- Polser
Elevator
- Arbor Creek
- Briarhill
- Downing
- Durham
- Forestwood
- Huffines
- Lewisville HS (East Wing)
- Marcus HS (West Wing)
- McKamy
Flooring
- Assessment
- B.B. Owen
- DeLay
- Flower Mound HS
- Forestwood
- Griffin
- Hebron 9th
- Hebron HS
- Independence
- Killian
- Lakeland
- Lamar
- Lewisville ES
- Lewisville HS
- LHS – Harmon
- Marcus HS
- McAuliffe
- McKamy
- Peters Colony
- TECC-E
- The Colony HS
- LISD Administrative Center
HVAC
- LISD Administrative Center
- Facility Services
- Lewisville High School Weight Room
Bleachers (Indoor/Gym)
- Arbor Creek
- Briarhill
- Forestwood
- Huffines
- Lakeview
- Marcus HS
- McKamy
- The Colony HS
Marquee
- Briarhill
- Bridlewood
- Flower Mound ES
- Forestwood
- Garden Ridge
- Killian
- Lamar
- McAuliffe
- McKamy
- Old Settlers
- Prairie Trail
- Timber Creek
- Wellington
Playground
- B.B. Owen
- Castle Hills
- Creekside
- Highland Village
- Lillie Jackson
- Rockbrook
- Vickery
Playground (with Enhanced Accessibility)
- Central
- Coyote Ridge
- Degan
- Flower Mound ES
- Forest Vista
- Hicks
- Lakeland
- Liberty
- McAuliffe
- Morningside
- Polser
- Southridge
- Student Success Center
Roofing
- B.B. Owen
- Central
- Creekside
- Degan
- Facility Services
- Lamar (2001 addition)
- Lewisville High School HS (1999 addition)
- Old Settlers (2001 addition)
- Timber Creek
- LISD Welcome Center
Parking Lot
- Assessment
- Creekside
- Degan
- DeLay
- Highland Village
- Marcus HS
Restrooms
- Lewisville ISD Administrative Center
- Lewisville High School (1999 addition)
Stage Curtains
- B.B. Owen
- McAuliffe
Shade Structures
- B.B. Owen
- Bridlewood
- Central
- Coyote Ridge
- Degan
- Donald
- Ethridge
- Flower Mound ES
- Forest Vista
- Garden Ridge
- Hebron Valley
- Heritage
- Hicks
- Independence
- Indian Creek
- Lakeland
- Lewisville ES
- Lillie Jackson
- McAuliffe
- Mill St.
- Morningside
- Parkway
- Peters Colony
- Polser
- Prairie Trail
- Rockbrook
- Southridge
- Student Success
- Timber Creek
- Valley Ridge
- Vickery
- Wellington
New Classroom Furniture
New furniture is included as part of the 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project. LISD campuses that are not slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project will also receive new furniture as part of the bond proposal:
Elementary Schools
- B.B. Owen
- Creekside
- Garden Ridge
- Independence
- Lakeland
- Lewisville ES
- McAuliffe
- Morningside
- Peters Colony
Middle Schools
- Arbor Creek
- Briarhill
- DeLay
- Forestwood
- Huffines
- Killian
- Lamar
- McKamy
High Schools
- Hebron 9th Grade
- Lewisville HS
Several campuses received new furniture in the 2017 Bond.
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Safety and Security
The safety of students, staff and visitors is of the utmost importance. Lewisville ISD has programs and protocols in place to observe the campus environment, monitor access to facilities, improve emergency response, prevent intruders and ensure emergency communications are fast and reliable.
Safety and Security Life Cycle Replacements
When safety and security equipment reaches the end of its usable life but the total facility is not scheduled for a complete renovation, safety and security equipment may be scheduled for replacement
Components slated for replacement are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, LISD established safety and security standards, state mandates/minimum standards, input from partners in law enforcement and first responders, and the Facilities Review Committee.
Fire Alarm
- B.B. Owen
- Briarhill
- DeLay
- Forestwood
- Griffin
- Lamar
- Lewisville HS
- LHS Harmon
- TCHS Transportation Center
Exterior Lighting
- Aquatics Center East
- Bluebonnet
- Castle Hills
- Central
- Creek Valley
- Downing
- Durham
- Coyote Ridge
- Killian
- Lakeland
- LHS Killough
- Lakeview
- Lillie Jackson
- McAuliffe
- Rockbrook
- Shadow Ridge
Doors and Hardware
- Forestwood
- Garden Ridge
- Heritage
- Lamar
- McAuliffe
- Morningside
- LISD Administrative Center
Technology Upgrades for Safety and Security
Technology helps to ensure that first responders have access to real-time data when they respond to campus emergencies. LISD continues to invest in technology that enhances the comprehensive approach to student safety.
Items in this proposal were selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, LISD established safety and security standards, state mandates/minimum standards, input from partners in law enforcement and first responders, the Technology Advisory Council and the Facilities Review Committee.
This bond proposal includes funding for the following categories of projects.
Critical Communications Systems
- Maintain and improve phones and paging systems used for notification and communication among classrooms
- Expand exterior Wifi to improve functionality of notification systems, cameras and other communications across the footprint of large campuses, including band practice lots.
- Expand data storage for security cameras to enable access to higher resolution images for a longer period of time.
- Cellular distributed antenna system to boost cellular signals throughout the campus.
- Upgrade district radio systems that are used daily and in emergencies to enhance real-time communication.
- Provide or enhance Emergency Responder Radio System that ensures first responders have a strong, reliable and clear signal inside all LISD facilities.
Cyber Security
Hardware and software to enhance cyber security infrastructure and protect data systems.
Building and/or Infrastructure Upgrades for Safety and Security
Routine and ongoing safety and security audits and advances in available technology highlight the needs for additional upgrades or additions to existing safety and security equipment. The bond proposal includes funds for these additional repairs and upgrades:
- Add field event lighting at all high schools
- Add additional security vestibules at all high schools
- Purchase weapons detection scanners for use at middle and high schools
- Add generators and uninterrupted power supplies for district radio system
- Add Classroom Door Hardening/Locks where needed
- Enhance Secondary Door Hardening where needed
- Security camera/sensor expansion, maintenance and repairs
- Burglar Alarm System replacement, maintenance and repairs
- Install HVAC Override Buttons to be used in the event of a hazardous spill or other environmental emergency
- Add Additional Keyless Entry
- LISD Administrative Center Security Upgrades
- Traffic Signal at Hebron HS
Note: The car, bus and pedestrian traffic at FM544 (Plano Parkway) next to Hebron High School during arrival and dismissal is hazardous. LISD has asked for traffic studies at this intersection but the volume of traffic does not reach a level that would trigger the city to install a signal. For the safety of students, LISD will cover the cost of a traffic signal if this bond is approved.
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Technology
There are many factors that guide the decision to purchase technology devices and infrastructure. Factors include: meeting the instructional needs of staff & students including specialized programs; classroom educational specs; meeting state guidelines and expectations; tracking device life expectancy; tracking inventory and rates of repair; and stakeholder feedback.
Classroom Infrastructure
Teachers and students use technology to engage in learning every day. Classroom Infrastructure such as projectors, interactive displays, classroom audio systems and wireless screencasting hardware facilitate classroom and individual engagement.
This bond proposal includes funding for Audio/Visual equipment that has reached the end of its life cycle but is not already slated to be replaced in a 20-year maintenance, life cycle and repair project. This equipment includes:
- Projectors
- Interactive displays
- Classroom audio systems
- Wireless screencasting hardware
Network Infrastructure
The LISD network spans 127 square miles and supports users in 79 sites containing almost 10 million square feet of indoor space. In today’s learning environment the network must be fast, reliable, and secure. LISD relies on the network to facilitate learning, distribute communication and ensure safety.
This bond proposal includes funding for the maintenance and upgrade of the LISD network including:
- LISDAC and Memorial Elementary Data center hardware & software
- Wide area network switching to connect facilities, data centers, cloud applications, and cloud storage
- Wireless network connectivity
- Fiber Optic Ring connectivity
- Private LTE coverage for home and exterior program support
- Video streaming hardware
- Uninterrupted Power Supply upgrades for LISD Administrative Center and Lewisville HS
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Transportation
New Transportation Center
Purnell Transportation Center is a 32,000 sq ft metal building that was built in 1979. It is in need of substantial repairs including: offices, breakroom, restrooms, HVAC, flooring, parking lot surfaces and fuel system. Any effort to renovate/repair the existing facility comes with the risk of costly, unexpected code compliance issues.
The New Transportation Center proposal includes demolition of the Purnell Transportation Center and construction of a new facility, a new concrete parking lot and a new fuel system. A concrete parking lot will reduce wear and tear on the LISD-owned fleet. A new fuel system has the potential to consider alternative fuel for some of the fleet.
Purchase Buses to Replace 1/3 of the Fleet
For 32 Years LISD contracted with Student Transportation companies to provide a fleet of buses and bus service to LISD students. The contracted services were paid out of the operations budget. In 2020 LISD purchased a fleet of 285 diesel buses with funds from land sales. Estimated savings to the operating budget is $4M annually compared to contractor costs. In the spring of 2023, a transportation audit was completed and included a recommendation to replace the first 1/3 of the fleet beginning in 2026. This will bring the average age of the bus fleet to industry standards while balancing vehicle value and maintenance costs.
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Fine Arts
The Fine Arts projects included in the proposal will complete renovations and additions for the theater program at LHS – Harmon and the theater and band programs at Lewisville High School. More than 1/3 of the bond dollars for fine arts would provide funds to replace aging instruments across the district. The 2017 Bond program included $38M for improvements and additions to fine arts spaces and equipment.
20-Year Life Cycle, Maintenance and Repairs
As part of the 20-Year Life Cycle, Maintenance and Repair projects at the Elementary and Middle Schools, the art rooms and music rooms will receive updates to building components that are at the end of their useful life. These include finishes like flooring and paint, as well as stage curtain and furniture replacements.
High School Band Lot Renovations
This project will provide a new surface and lights for the Lewisville HS band lot.
Note that Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Marcus HS and The Colony HS have this included in the 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair projects.
Musical Instrument Life Cycle Replacements
Replace about half of the musical instruments that are at/beyond life cycle. New instruments will be distributed across the district and across all grade levels. Of the 6000+ inventoried musical instruments in use in LISD:
- 2200 Band instruments are at/beyond life cycle (20+ years)
- 275 Orchestra instruments are at/beyond life cycle (20+ years)
- 57 Pianos are at/beyond life cycle (many ages unknown)
- 17 elementary programs are in need of foundational equipment such as Orff keyboards, Tubanos, etc. (many ages unknown)
Purchase 10 Box Trucks
Fine Arts programs at Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Lewisville HS, Marcus HS and The Colony HS use box trucks to transport instruments and theater equipment throughout the year. A shortage of trucks available to rent creates uncertainty and inconvenience for students, teachers and parent volunteers.
Black Box Theatre Conversion at Lewisville HS – Harmon
A Black Box Theater is a simple, open space painted black. The design provides more space for performances, classes, rehearsals, and meetings. It’s designed for maximum flexibility because sets, lighting, seating, risers, and the stage are portable and reconfigurable. Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Marcus HS and The Colony HS already have Black Box Theatres.
Scene Shop Addition at Lewisville HS
There are no auditorium adjacent classrooms for the LHS Theatre Program. The program currently uses two classrooms in the Math wing on the 3rd floor. The addition of a scene shop will allow for the current, undersized shop to be converted into a second classroom, bringing the program up to educational specifications and with comparable facility adjacencies.