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Bond to fund Phase 2 of $327M high school
Put in perspective
How we got here
The original NBHS campus opened for the first time in 1964. Since opening, the campus has undergone multiple expansions and renovations. “There’s a long, rich history in this district, and I believe that New Braunfels High School has served many, many generations over the years,” Arterbury said. If the five-year-long project is completed on schedule, the new campus is anticipated to be finished by Fall 2028.
said. “So they decided to put it into two phases.” NBISD voters will see a new $313 million bond on the ballot during the May uniform election. According to the district, the bond would not lead to an increase in the tax rate. If passed, Proposition A on the bond would allocate $226.8 million toward Phase 2 of reconstruction at NBHS. “The 2024 bond program … would be the completion of Phase 2, finishing up New Braunfels High School. That’s really the main piece of that entire bond,” McLarty said. Phase 2 - pending bond approval • General education classrooms • New JROTC facility • Replacement of the athletic field house, upgraded softball complex, new tennis courts • Auditorium • Dance studio
In November of 2021, NBISD voters approved two of three bond propositions, resulting in $327.9 million to fund projects to address growth, aging facilities and technology throughout the district. Phase 1 of the NBHS reconstruction was funded through the bond and is currently underway. “The board back in 2021, when they elected to go out for that 2021 bond program, believed that putting the entire [New Braunfels] High School package on that bond program was going to be way too much for voters to vote on,” NBISD Chief Financial Officer Paul McLarty
1964
Aug. 1964: Current NBHS campus opens
2021
Aug. 2021: Current NBISD 9th grade center opens
Phase 1 - under construction
Nov. 2021: Voters approve the bond, funding Phase 1 construction at NBHS
• Three-story academic wing • Career and Technical Education learning spaces • Relocation of tennis courts, practice field and the Junior ROTC facility
2023
May 2023: Phase 1 construction begins
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May 2024: Bond election to occur with Phase 2 funding under Proposition A Early 2025*: Anticipated Phase 2 construction to begin, dependent on the results of the 2024 bond election grades 9-12 Aug. 2028*: NBHS Phase 2 projected completion
Baseball field
2024
Aug. 2024: Long Creek High School to open for grades 9-10, NBHS opens to grades 9-12
Football stadium
2025
Sept. 2025*: NBHS Phase 1 projected completion
Roads and parking
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SOURCE: NEW BRAUNFELS ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
2028
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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