bond proposal

NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

  • Core Capacity: 600 students

  • Serves Grades 6-8

  • Includes:

    • 4 classrooms, science lab and support areas per grade level

    • Art classrooms

    • Band instruction hall

    • Cafeteria with stage

    • Practice gym with lockers & weight room

    • Practice field for physical education

    • CTE Lab for pathways to high school

  • Parts of Isbill Junior High were built in 1951.

  • Facility study shows code deficiencies and has areas that are not TEA or ADA compliant.

  • Originally projected to reach its capacity in 2032/33, but enrollment is currently trending 3 years ahead of projection

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN:

  1. New Front Entry & Administration

  2. Major Renovation of Existing Building for Classrooms

  3. New Construction of Amenity & Special Programs (Gym, Cafeteria, Kitchen, Library, Band Hall, etc)

  4. Outdoor Education & Practice Fields

WHAT’S PROPOSED FOR THE A100 BUILDING?

Initial concept only – final design may vary.

SAFETY UPGRADES FOR PLAYGROUNDS

  • Updates at elementary and primary playgrounds to meet new TEA (Texas Education Agency) safety standards and fencing requirements

  • Relocation of existing playground at the Elementary to provide better surveillance of students

  • Covered shade structure

  • Accessibility improvements for all abilities

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS

  • HVAC Upgrades

    • Elementary School

    • High School

  • Roof Upgrades

    • Primary School

    • Elementary School

    • High School

  • Upgrade Finishes (Aesthetics) at All Campuses

    • Interior & Exterior LED Lighting

    • Flooring

    • Ceiling

    • Paint

NEW CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

New Ag Barn

  • Animal pens

  • Agricultural curriculum classroom

  • Animal demonstration & training area

  • The agriculture program has grown from 20 students to over 300 students in the last 3 years.

Auto Mechanic Lab

  • New program offering

  • Would double as district bus fleet maintenance area

  • McGregor ISD currently does not have an auto mechanic program for students.

Nursing Program Space

  • New program offering

  • Renovation of existing classrooms

  • In a recent survey, nursing was ranked as the top program requested for CTE pathways.

NEW HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM

Includes:

  • Instructional Space

  • Weight Room

  • Trainers’ Room

  • Restrooms

  • Locker Rooms

  • Lobby & Concession Area

  • This project would provide additional space to the existing gymnasium, allowing for more programs (i.e. cheer, color guard, dance, etc) to have a space for practice.