District budgets $55,000 to fix the school swimming pool
The district swimming pool has been out of service since spring 2026.
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Board ends county safe room grant deal
In 2025-26, the board agreed to provide matching funds for a FEMA/TDEM community safe room grant awarded to Newton County. The October 2025 vote was 3-2, and an agreement with the county followed in May 2026. On September 21, 2026, the board voted to end that agreement.
Katy Independent School District
Board to consider contract amendment for Support Service Complex renovation
The agenda proposes board approval of Amendment One to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company contract related to the renovation of the Support Service Complex.
Demographers say Waller ISD could reach about 40,000 students in 10 years
On Sept. 10, 2026, the district's demographers projected enrollment of roughly 40,000 students in 10 years (between about 24,000 and 47,000), up from about 11,000 today. They said the district may need up to 11 more elementary schools, three more junior highs beyond Johnson Junior High (2029), and two more high schools beyond Warren Ranch.
Canadian Independent School District
District sells another $4.5 million in 2024 voter-approved bonds
Canadian ISD issued $4.5 million in Series 2026 bonds for building, safety and school bus projects, and $3.8 million of it was still unspent on August 31, 2026. Voters approved $20 million in May 2024. The district has now issued $14.5 million, leaving $5.5 million that it has not yet issued.
Guthrie Common School District
District borrows up to $500,000 to fix facilities and track
On August 24, 2026, the board approved LiveOak PF to arrange a $500,000 maintenance note, a loan for repairs to existing buildings and grounds. On the same day it let the superintendent hire a track contractor through a purchasing cooperative, after approving track improvement and replacement in July.
Deweyville Independent School District
Roof replacement bids heard; insurance deductible is $25,000
Two roofing companies presented proposals to the board on August 17, 2026 for a roof replacement, including better insulation. In July the board discussed a recommended full roof replacement under the district's insurance, with a $25,000 deductible.
Roma Independent School District
Gladiator Stadium rebuild is running late
Workers are building new locker rooms, concession stands, restrooms and an elevator at Gladiator Stadium. In July 2026, the architect said the work was about 75% done. Rain and a small tornado added 25 days of delay, so the finish date moved from September 23 to October 19, 2026.
Band hall will be renovated with bond money
In May the board chose to reinforce the band hall walls for about $110,000 instead of rebuilding it for about $1.8 million. In July it approved a contract with Parkhill architects. About $1.1 million is left from the 2024 bond.
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Katy Independent School District
Board funds a new campus for Katy ISD's discipline alternative program
Trustees awarded a $10,224,842 contract for a new Opportunity Awareness Center, Katy ISD's discipline alternative campus for students assigned away from their home schools. The 19,851-square-foot building is planned with 16 classrooms and administrative support space; total project cost is capped at $11,788,333.
Katy Independent School District
Board approves $4.66 million in building-control replacements
The board approved building-management control replacements at Paetow High School and Stockdick Junior High School, with total project cost not to exceed $4,664,400.
Leonard Independent School District
City asks about using the old elementary school
On July 13, 2026, the City of Leonard was scheduled to present to the board about using the old elementary school building.
Eagle Pass Independent School District
New law requires seat belts on all buses by 2028
At a July 9, 2026 workshop, the transportation director said a new state law (SB 546) requires seat belts on all school buses by fall 2028. He gave two options: about $7.5 million for part of the fleet or about $10.9 million to replace all 68 buses.
Mount Vernon Independent School District
District borrows up to $408,000 for a video scoreboard that sponsors are supposed to repay
On July 9, 2026 the board voted 7-0 to buy a video scoreboard from Fieldhouse Media for up to $408,000 and to take a loan for up to the same amount. Leaders said about $257,000 in sponsorships had been signed and that Fieldhouse agrees to cover the loan principal, interest and costs. The district must pay to run fiber to the board, at a cost not yet known.
Avery Independent School District
Middle school floods and hallway floor is crumbling
On June 25, 2026 the superintendent told the board the middle school floods nearly every year. Water stands against the brick for days and the classrooms stay so humid that book pages stick together. She also said the original tile in a back hallway is coming up in pieces. She is looking at epoxy flooring. No money was approved yet.
Old admin building and auditorium to be torn down
On June 22, 2026, the board approved a bid to demolish the old administration building and auditorium, paid for with bond funds. In May, SETEX was chosen for the demolition work.
Katy Independent School District
Board approves $6.28 million Mayde Creek electrical project
Trustees approved a $5,631,700 contract for electrical-service upgrades at the Mayde Creek Complex, with total project cost capped at $6,281,200.
Austin Independent School District
Board declares six closed school properties surplus, opening the door to sale or lease
On June 18, 2026, the board adopted a resolution declaring six properties from last fall's school-closure plan -- Becker, Dawson, Ridgetop, Sunset Valley and Widen elementary schools, plus 14 acres at Bedichek Middle School -- surplus property, directing staff to pursue adaptive reuse, a long-term ground lease, or a sale for each site.
Lewisville Independent School District
Lease or sale talks proposed for three elementary properties
The June 8 agenda proposed authority to negotiate lease or sale agreements for BB Owen, Polser and Creekside elementary properties. It does not show an approved sale, lease or new closure decision.
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