Education
BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & AMBER FRIEND
Nearly 35% of PISD 2022 bond projects complete About 35% of the Plano ISD 2022 bond package construction projects are now complete, according to a presentation from Tony Pearson, PISD director of planning and new construction. At an Oct. 21 board of trustees meeting, Pearson said that the majority of projects in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the $1.4 billion bond package have wrapped up construction. A closer look The construction timeline for the bond projects is divided into five phases, all set to wrap up by 2029. Since Pearson’s last update on June 10 earlier this year, 20 projects in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were completed, including: • 10 Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible playgrounds across district elementary schools • Six systems and compliance projects, including
PISD middle school offerings to grow Plano ISD sixth graders will have addi- tional opportunities going into the 2026-27 school year, including a new scheduling structure for students who need support in key areas and an option for more electives. What you need to know PISD’s board of trustees received an update on expanded plans for sixth grade opportunities, which detailed a more indi- vidualized approach to supporting students. Starting next year, instead of the current method of double-blocking English classes for all students, sixth graders will take a single 45-minute English or English honors course. If a student requires further support, the district will recommend them to take an additional 45-minute course, PISD Director of Secondary Academics Kristin Hebert said.
PISD 2022 bond update
Under construction: 21 (15.4%)
Complete: 46 (33.8%)
In design: 23 (16.9%)
Total projects: 136
Not started: 46 (33.8%)
SOURCE: PLANO ISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
the district’s irrigation master control system • Two athletic tracks in Murphy and Frankford Middle Schools • Two kitchen renovation projects at Centennial Elementary School and Pearson Early Childhood School Additionally, all 23 projects in Phase 3 are now in the design phase and expected to be completed by 2027.
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