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Lewisville ISD approves payments for ‘refreshes’ at pair of district campuses
Residents given update on FM 407 BY TIM GLAZE DENTON COUNTY Residents lled the Gene Pike Middle School gymnasium March 27 to view blueprints of the FM 407 widening project and chat with project engineers. Representatives from the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation were on hand to inform the public of the project’s status. They also provided an opportunity for public input while showing residents how motor- ists may be a ected by the planned road widening. Construction on FM 407 will cover 11.5 miles, from Bill Cook Road—west of Justin— to FM 1830 in Bartonville. Construction costs are estimated at $235 million. Since the project is unfunded, only construction on rights of way can begin. Approximately 121 acres of new rights of way will be required, with the potential displace- ment of six residences. A second public meeting is scheduled for spring 2024. O cials said the project is expected to be put out for bids in 2028.
BY TIM GLAZE
LEWISVILLE ISD The board of trustees approved the nal stages of “refreshes” on two district schools, as well as an update on district expenditures at the March 21 meeting. Speci cally, the board agreed to nish payments on 20-year refresh projects for Hebron High School and Southridge Elementary School that upgraded major areas of both campuses. Both projects, included in the 2017 bond, came in under budget. According to o cials, $28 million was budgeted for Hebron High School, and only $27.94 million was spent. More than $9.06 million was budgeted for Southridge Elementary, and only $8.38 million was spent. Hebron’s refresh included a new entryway and updates to campus safety, including video doorbells, controlled access points and keyless door vestibules, per district o cials. Southridge’s refresh included the renovation and replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as well as new paint, oors, wall nishes, audio and video equipment and more, according to district o cials.
A new entryway was completed at Hebron High School.
COURTESY LEWISVILLE ISD
Lewisville ISD is currently under budget in several areas earmarked for general fund use. • School leadership: less than $50 million spent of $75 million budgeted • General administration support: less than $5 million spent of $15 million budgeted • Nonpupil support services: approximately $40 million spent of $150 million budgeted SOURCE: LEWISVILLE ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT STAYING WITHIN BUDGET
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