Two of the proposals in the Birdville school district’s $359.8 million bond package — replacing aging campuses and upgrading safety and technology — passed, but the proposal to build indoor practice facilities at each high school failed.
With 33 campuses, Birdville is the fourth largest school district in Northeast Tarrant County.
The bond proposal was composed of three parts that encompassed safety and security upgrades, renovations and repairs, new technology and indoor multipurpose activity centers.
Proposition A, accepted by voters, will use $284.7 million to rebuild Mullendore Elementary and build a new partner school combining Smith and Francisco elementary schools. The new combined campus will have about 756 students.
Proposition A will also fund the renovation of a property to be used for the new Shannon High and special education programs. Security measures will include additional exterior lighting, security camera and door access system upgrades as well as fire alarm system replacements and elevator upgrades at various campuses.
For $16.1 million, Proposition B, which was also OK’d by voters, will update student and staff instructional equipment.
The district said it should take three to four years to complete all the projects.
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